**This post is updated every year with the newest links and an update of my one words!**
If you do a “one word,” phrase or mantra for each year, you might be looking for ones that will help you live more purposefully and confidently in 2022. Maybe you’re hoping to take better care of yourself, deepen relationships or live a bigger life. I hope these
one word suggestions to boost your confidence
will fuel your creativity as you explore your word or phrase.
{the full list of words appears below by category}
This will be my ELEVENTH year choosing “one word” and it’s one my favorite end-of-the-year activities. Here’s the list! Read about “rooted” here. You can read more about the last few years at the end of the this post.
If you feel too overwhelmed to get started, go here (I revisit it every year, too): For those who are tired and weary
One of the best ways to discover your one word is to create a vision affirmation statement.
It’s exactly what it sounds like: you create a statement that affirms the vision for your life! Read about the process here.
Get the FREE worksheet download at the link below:
Vision affirmation Statement worksheet
You might also want to check out these blog posts first:
Choosing your One Word: why and how
Helpful tools for planning an amazing year
Do these 5 things instead of resolutions
Let THIS guide you instead of passion
I also created worksheets for choosing your One Word and making your vision board!
Download at the links below:
Steps for Choosing Your One Word and Creating Your Vision Board
One-page One Word/Vision Board Worksheet
I have since also chosen a LIFE WORD. It’s Elevate. Read about that here.
I have ideas for your 2022 one word listed by category.
*****For a PDF of all the words for you to print, CLICK HERE*****
BE SEEN
shine
show UP
visible
as you are
emerge
permission
dare to be
BE LOVED
love
beloved
embrace
self love
self care
reclaim
lovable
unconditional
heart
cherished
treasured
surrender
ACCEPT YOURSELF
confidence
be-you-tiful
I’m worth it
worthy
enough
uniquely me
at peace
cherished
reclaim
valued
acceptance
WHOLENESS
whole
whole-hearted
flourish
revolution
making peace
reclaim
heal
authentic self
set free
gratitude
transformation
SLOW DOWN
linger
present
delight
pause
listen
just be
take time
show up
appreciate
slow
remain
right here, right now
just be
RELATIONSHIPS
people first
intentional
cultivate
quality time
engage
reconnect
savor
listen
be present
be open
looking for love
ready to love
forgive
unconditional
connection
WALK YOUR PATH
intentional
journey
celebrate
see with new eyes
adventure
walk worthy
tell my story
own it
explore
SELF CARE
self love
nourish
nurture
pamper
it’s my time
LIVE BIG
purpose
brave
dare to be
no fear
thrive
open up
emerge
whole-hearted
devoted
cultivate
elevate
utilize
letting go
possibility
revolution
discover
embrace
take the leap
big life
grow
best me
FAITH
believe
faith
hope
love
joy
peace
holy
redeemed
spirit
soul
soul care
surrender
vigilant
seek
trust
discipline
disciple
pray
persevere
abide
Did this 2022 One Word list spark any ideas for you?
Do you have or have you used a word not included here? I’d love to know! Comment or head over to my Insiders Facebook group to keep the conversation going.
Check My Events for upcoming vision board workshops here.
If you need help starting 2022 off on the right foot, or finalizing your 2022 One Word, consider a FREE Step Into Your Purpose Consultation! Learn more here.
2019: TOGETHER
As I planned and prioritized for 2019, TOGETHER kept emerging. Being together more as a family, working TOGETHER with other business people, gathering women TOGETHER more often, being knit TOGETHER by God, working TOGETHER on my dad’s and husband’s businesses…it represents so much of what I want more of in 2019 and what makes me happy. After every event I host or facilitate, I say, “I love getting people together!” I use the hash tag #bettertogether all the time! I really do believe what the world needs now is community and I want to be more intentional about getting together with people strategically. Are you next??
2019 update
It was an incredible year of togetherness! Dinner parties, tea parties, workshops, outings, projects, family time…togetherness was definitely a big focus and I loved it!
2020
My “one word” has come to me in various ways over the years. One year I even changed it after about a month! This year it started with a visit to our favorite arboretum when butterflies were swarming everywhere. The next day I attended a soulful and inspiring event and was given an affirmation card all about lightening up and embracing the wonder and joy of childhood. For the last month or so I’ve been cutting activities to create more space in my day so I can focus more on the day to day joy of life as a wife and mom. So my one word for 2020 is…
LIGHT
/līt/ 1. the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
2. an expression in someone’s eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood.
3. understanding of a problem or mystery; enlightenment.
4. a window or opening in a wall to let light in.
The hot air balloon in my logo and branding is all about lightness.
Lighten up. Let your light shine. Our cracks allow the light in.
I love how it can be a light shining or a lightness of heart. Butterflies light upon flowers.
Butterflies have become my emblem for 2020. I’ve always loved them but now they’re also a reminder to move through life with a certain lightness.
As a former anxiety sufferer and someone who can tend to allow circumstances in life to weight me down, embracing LIGHT will be a challenge and a gift.
Some things I have in mind:
:: simplifying my business to allow me more time doing what I love
:: pursuing things that bring me joy, namely learning to sew and spending more time in the kitchen
:: taking life less seriously and just having fun
:: being the “fun mom” to my kiddos i.e. being more lighthearted
:: spending more time outdoors so I can notice and appreciate things like flowers and butterflies…and the way the light shines through the trees
:: mentoring women to shine my light the way others have done for me
I’m hoping my one word for 2020 will allow me to pass that lightness on to others as well as I focus more on home and family for this season.
2020 Update
***sorry….that didn’t happen***
2021 Word
2022
My word is CULTIVATE. It means to encourage, foster, promote growth, tend, refine, give attention. It’s all about action, intention and getting your hands dirty. I feel like I haven’t “done much” for a few years…and I am ready to get some things growing! I like these:
cultivate peace
cultivate connection
cultivate joy
(you’ll see them pictured in the graphic below)
I plan to cultivate our yard…cultivate areas of my life I have neglected…and help the people in my inner circle cultivate what matters to them as well.
The verse I’m claiming for 2022: “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.” James 3:18 Peace is the number one goal of my life so it’s especially fitting.
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(past words)
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