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EPISODE · Dec 30, 2025 · 10 MIN

64| One Word Can Change Everything: Why Resolutions Fail & Words Transform

from Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm · host Melissa Wilkinson - Life Coach for Catholic Women

As the new year begins, most of the world rushes to make resolutions. However, research shows nearly 80% of them will be abandoned by mid-February. In this powerful episode, Melissa shares why she stopped setting resolutions and started choosing a Word of the Year instead - a simple, faith-filled practice that aligns your heart, habits, and purpose with God. Melissa walks you through her Word of the Year journey from 2017 through 2025, explains how to choose your own word using her free guide, and reveals her 2026 word: Transformation -  a year focused on renewing her mind, strengthening her body, and living as a true “living sacrifice” for God. 🧭 Key Takeaways Why 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail — and what works better What a Word of the Year is and how it shapes who you’re becoming How Melissa’s past words prepared her for each new season A step-by-step framework for choosing your own Word of the Year How to anchor your word with a definition, Scripture, and vision Melissa’s 2025 word (Impact) and how God multiplied her influence Her 2026 word (Transformation) and the physical, spiritual, and mental renewal God is inviting her into ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work 01:30 – What is a Word of the Year? 02:00 – Melissa’s Word of the Year journey (2017–2025) 02:45 – Why a word works when resolutions don’t 03:30 – How to choose your Word of the Year 04:45 – Example: 2025 Word — Impact 06:30 – Introducing 2026 Word — Transformation 07:00 – Vision for Transformation in body, mind & spirit 08:30 – Invitation to download the Word of the Year Guide 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned 📝 Free Word of the Year Guide — Download here: 👉 https://anchored-with-purpose.ck.page/b78367e68c 📖 YouVersion Bible App — Download here: 👉  https://www.bible.com/users/mjwilkinson41 🎧 Previous Episode on Word of the Year — Listen here: 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/10-how-one-word-can-transform-your-year/id1775076672?i=1000680670747  

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