Ep 178: Beyond Resolutions: Crafting a Word to Shape Your Year with Bianca Juarez

Feeling lost or overwhelmed as the new year approaches? Discover how choosing a "Word for the Year" can provide clarity, direction, and intention for your life. Friends, I’m back with our annual word for the year episode. My heart is to guide you through the process so that you can discover your own word, which I believe will benefit your personal and spiritual growth.  The 5 Steps to discovering your word are: Evaluate: Reflect on the past year, identify areas for growth, and cultivate gratitude. Think: Connect with your feelings and emotions through meditation, prayer, or silence. Create a List: Write down 10 words, images, or feelings that resonate with your vision for the year. Refine: Highlight the words that stand out and evoke strong emotions. Decide: Commit to your chosen word and use it as an anchor throughout the year. I believe that if you invest time in this transformative exercise, your word will be a tool for setting intentions, finding direction, and aligning your life with your deepest values and aspirations.  This is a personal journey. Take the time to reflect, feel, and choose a word that will empower and inspire you in the coming year. And don’t forget to share your word with me on social media by tagging me @biancajuarezofficial. I’m grateful for you and wish you a blessed new year! B RESOURCES/LINKS FREE PDF: 5 Steps To Choosing Your Word https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p2taw61kbogbo47bfst69/5-STEPS-TO-CHOOSING-YOUR-WORD.png?rlkey=grxejkcaf0sxnm5ibvdnp83g6&st=otajvsbo&dl=0 Quote If we don't reflect on where we've been, it'll be hard to determine where we're going. Takeaways Reflection on the past year is crucial for future planning. Evaluating feelings helps in identifying what truly matters. Creating a list of intentions can clarify goals for the year. Being committed to the process is essential for success. It's important to celebrate blessings from the past year. The word for the year can serve as an anchor during challenges. Engaging in this practice can foster a deeper connection with faith. ⋇ Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here. https://convoyofhope.org/bianca/  ⋇ Bianca’s new book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option. https://amzn.to/3MO74OC  ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. https://www.biancaolthoff.com/gdq  ⋇ So grateful to our sponsors! ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-going-there-with-bianca-juarez-olthoff/id1529509063?uo=4  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RpqUTDQWWKDHt1yLQlMKW  ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. https://www.biancaolthoff.com/resources  ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. https://www.biancaolthoff.com/  ⋇ WGT email: [email protected] ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: [email protected], Spotify: “R.A.D.” Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices