Question of the Day
Do you have a word for the new year?
Thought of the Day
I must change my life so that I can live it, not wait for it.
Susan Sontag
We’ve crossed into a new year, leaving behind the highs and lows, the wins and lessons of the last one. With that fresh start comes the quiet (and sometimes loud) reminder that life waits for no one. Susan Sontag’s words hit differently this time of year: “I must change my life so that I can live it, not wait for it.”
It’s easy to fall into the trap of waiting—waiting for the right time, waiting to feel ready, waiting for life to come to us. But what if this year we decided to stop waiting? What if, instead of letting life happen to us, we took hold of it with both hands and made it our own?
That’s where the word of the year comes in. Choosing a single word can be a powerful way to set the tone for the months ahead. It’s not about resolutions that fizzle out by February but about intention—a word to guide your choices, your actions, and your mindset.
So, what’s your word for the new year? Is it growth, courage, balance, or maybe something like reclaim? Your word is your compass, reminding you to live, not linger, and to act, not overthink.
For me, this year feels like it’s about momentum—the commitment to keep moving forward, even if the steps are small. It’s about taking action that feels authentic and purposeful, leaving behind hesitation and excuses.
If you’re still figuring out your word, start by asking yourself: What do I need most right now? What do I want to feel at the end of this year? The answer is already in you; you just have to name it.
Let’s make this year the one where we stop waiting and start living. Because life, as Sontag reminds us, isn’t meant to be put on hold. It’s meant to be lived, fully and unapologetically.
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