For the past ten years, I’ve chosen a Word of the Year to support and guide me for the next 365 days.
There’s something powerful about telling your brain who you want to focus on being for an entire year.
But this year, I was stumped for the first time since I started doing this exercise. No word felt quite right.
I played with the word “power,” but it didn’t hit the right buttons.
I thought about “integrity,” but that, too, felt off.
I started feeling frustrated and decided to stop trying to find my word.
And then…
I attended a luncheon for “Good Friends” in Charlotte. It’s a group of over 1,000 women who focus on giving back to the community. As I watched the president of the organization speak, my word appeared.
My 2024 word of the year is…
Now, you didn’t think I was going to tell you here, did you? LOL
I am sharing it in today’s podcast. Listen here to discover my 2024 Word of the Year.
With love,
The Power of “I Am”
Do your 2024 goals feel like they’re slipping through your fingers despite your white-knuckled efforts?
Whether it's sticking to a new eating plan, staying within a meticulously crafted budget, or diligently following a decluttering calendar, action alone isn't enough.
And it’s challenging to take those actions consistently and long-term while believing things like, “I am a woman who always gives up” or “I am a woman who never follows through.”
Because your self-image always works to prove itself true, trying to create change while being the same person does not work.
And the two powerful words that will help you do that are – “I am.”
THIS is the secret to change.
“I am” is a command to your brain, telling it what to focus on, what to create, and ultimately who to become.
So, if you want to create change in your life, you need to think about the person who has what you’re seeking and ask:
What is their “I am” statement that’s created their identity?
Maybe they believe, “I am a woman who makes powerful decisions” or “I am a woman with self-integrity and self-trust.”
Once you have your new “I am” statement in mind, you can start taking action to create evidence to support this new belief. That this is, in fact, the type of woman you are.
This week, take time to notice the “I am” statements you’re in the habit of using.
- Do they make you feel inspired, expansive, and free?
- Do they match the woman you are becoming?
- Or, are you in the habit of saying “I am” to things you have evidence for now but don’t align with your future self?
No matter what you want to change in your life, harnessing the power of “I am” is the key to making it happen.
Star Power with Sara Gillespie
My 2023 Word of the Year, Star, was inspired by The Worthy Woman course within the School of Self-Image. In this workshop, Tonya encourages you to be the leading lady of your life.
To be the star of my life in 2023, I needed to approach life differently.
This meant giving more energy to the things that lit me up and removing things that dulled my shine. It also meant trusting my inner voice and acting on what felt authentic rather than giving my power to others and their opinions.
I focused on my personal style and dressed for how I wanted to feel, up-leveled my health and fitness, made pivotal business decisions, strengthened relationships, and savored life in a way I have not in years.
After this transformative year, a star has been born, and she is ready to sparkle in 2024.
Amplify your Year With The School of Self-Image
If you’re already feeling stuck or overwhelmed by 2024, now is the perfect time to join the School of Self-Image – we are currently open for enrollment.
Your Word of the Year is our focus for the entire month of January. Join now and unlock the crucial steps you need to:
- Choose an effective Word of the Year for 2024
- Halt overwhelm in its tracks
- Break the cycle of letting yourself down
- Take daily steps to live out your Word of the Year fully
You’ll also get immediate access to the Your Extraordinary Year Workshop, where I walk you through the exact process I use to set my year up for remarkable success.
You’ll come away with an Extraordinary Goal for 2024, plus a plan for making it happen.
These two classes alone will equip you with the clarity, plans, and momentum you need to make 2024 your best year yet.
But you also get so much more as a member of the School of Self-Image, including the foundational Self-Image Method, 60+ classes, monthly coaching calls, and a private online community.
Make 2024 the year you finally create the life you desire – AND enjoy it every step of the way.
My 2024 WOTY
The power of choosing one Word of the Year is that it clarifies what you want to create in your life and, more importantly, who you must become to do so.
Tune in to this week’s podcast for my 2024 Word of the Year. Plus, I’ll share why I had so much drama around it.
// TheEDIT
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