Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great and wonderful holiday season and I just know that you're busy either making or starting out your new goals for the year. Well, I have one more thing to add to your list.
My word of the year this year is "rooted". I have a feeling, just like "simplicity" was my 2016 word of the year and has stayed with me since then, that this word will stay with me from now on as well. But this exercise will work with any word you pick for the year (or words!).
For me, the word I'll be working with is "rooted", as I feel I've been moving farther and farther away from the things that once made me "me".
Before life got in the way, I was a very different person. Now, I have become someone I don't even really recognize anymore. Sure, I am still me, but all the things I once was and loved to do? Have been put on the backburner due to a very interruptive illness a year ago (that I am still healing from), a bout of severe apathy when it comes to anything spiritual, and my ADHD/anxiety. These things have ruled my life so long that I stopped trying to figure out who I really am. Yes, I've been healing from other things: my mother's abuse (her dementia has almost stopped her from being abusive at all), my imposter syndrome (which may be a lifelong journey for that), and my messiness. And all of that, plus the other things, have taken up all my time for so long. But now, in 2025, I feel that I am ready to get back to things, to remember who I was once was and integrate everything I've learned all these years with the person I used to be.
So, to begin with, I want you to get out your journal or notebook and write a bit about what your word of the year means to you and why you picked it.
Then, move to the next page and write out each heading below with enough space in between them so you can really explore how each category relates to your word of the year. For me, I will be writing about how being "rooted" in my past self works in each one.
- Creativity
- Spirituality
- Home & Environment
- Self-Care
- Nature & Connection to the Earth
- Fun & Play
- Relationships
- Physical Health
- Mental Health
- Work & Purpose
- Personal Growth & Learning
- Organization
- Finances
How to Create a Mission Statement From Your Word of the Year
- What does being (word of the year) mean to me in this area?
- How do I feel about this area right now?
- What would it look like to feel fully rooted and grounded here?
- What changes or actions can help me anchor myself in this area?
2. Identify Common Themes
Once you’ve journaled through all the categories, review what you wrote and highlight or underline recurring ideas, phrases, or feelings.
- Are there words or concepts that keep coming up (e.g., balance, growth, connection)?
- Are there any overarching goals or desires that seem to tie multiple areas together?
3. Craft Guiding Words or Phrases
For each area, distill your reflections into one or two guiding words or a short phrase.
- Example:
- Creativity → "Nurture self-expression."
- Relationships → "Foster meaningful connections."
- Self-Care → "Prioritize rest and renewal."
4. Combine Your Insights
Bring all the guiding words and phrases together to form a cohesive mission statement. You can:
- Start with a unifying phrase, like “This year, I will root myself in…”, "....become cozy in...", etc. (use your word of the year).
- Use a sentence for each life area, connecting them with commas or transitions.
- Focus on action-oriented language to make it feel dynamic and intentional.
5. Revise for Flow and Impact
- Read your mission statement aloud. Does it feel authentic and inspiring?
- Adjust wording to make it resonate more deeply.
- Ensure it reflects your word of the year in every aspect.
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