In 2025 CIASP embarked on a word of the year challenge.
As an organization our word of the year became: Wellness
You might be asking yourself- why would an organization choose a word of the year and ask their team to do the same?
Choosing a word of the year is not a new practice and certainly not one that we invented. It is often used to help center and guide an organization or person. Choosing a word of the year can be useful in helping define what you want, and your WHY.
The practice of choosing a word of the year is an exercise in mindfulness. There is reflection and focus that goes into choosing that one single word. This is different than a resolution, where you are focused on a task. The word of the year is a concept and ethos.
Some things that might come out of the process for you are, focus and clarity - It can give you a guiding principle and help clarify what really matters to you. Align with or help determine your core values.
It also allows for growth, flexibility, and adaptability. Resolutions can be rigid and limiting. A word of the year allows you to grow and develop while having a guiding ethos. 365 days is a long time; a single word of the year allows for adapting and changing circumstances. It provides a flexible framework upon which to set intentions yet shift if necessary.
Some words that resonated with us were: Calm, Gratitude, Intentionality, Grace, Rise, Acceptance, Efficiency, Anticipation, Balance, Discover, Appreciation, Relational
What will you choose?
