315. Picking A Word of the Year & Other Practices to Kick Off a New Year

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Want to kick off the New Year with intention and purpose? This episode is your guide! 

Host Laura Cox Kaplan shares her personal productivity toolkit for a new year of growth and success. Laura dives into her annual practice of selecting a “Word of the Year,” revealing her own word for 2025, and how it shapes her goals. Plus, she shares insightful exercises and actionable advice. 

KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

• THE POWER OF RETROSPECTIVE REFLECTION: Laura guides you through her “personal year in review” exercise, providing a step-by-step process for reflecting on the past year and setting the stage for a successful new year.


• ALIGNING GOALS WITH VALUES: Discover why connecting your goals to your core values is essential for long-term success and how to ensure your goals are truly aligned with what matters most to you.


• WORD OF THE YEAR: Laura reveals her “Word of the Year” for 2025 and explains how this powerful practice can help you focus your intentions and achieve greater clarity and purpose.

Share your thoughts and your Word of the Year for 2025 with us! info@shesaid.media.

Follow Laura on social media and share your thoughts with her on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 315:

• FREE Printable “Word of the Year” Worksheet


• Joanna Penn’s Podcast “The Creative Penn”

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