Now is a great time to choose one, two or three words you want to “own” in the coming year. More powerful than resolutions, I always choose 1-3 words that inspire me and bring my goals into crisp

focus. 

Here’s more about how and why choosing your three words really works:

Every year millions of people take part in the annual tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions, hoping to reach new goals or make big changes. Yet, studies have shown that approximately 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week in February.

Personally, I don’t engage in making resolutions. With so much hype and pressure around them, and only eight percent of them successful, I think it’s wise to take a different approach. And I advise my clients to do the same, with remarkable success.

The psychology behind this approach that makes it work is to give yourself permission to be human. And couldn’t we all use that right now?

The truth is, you don’t have to adhere perfectly to an unrealistic and rigid resolution every single day of the new year to accomplish your goals. It’s normal to make mistakes and experience setbacks sometimes. As long as you maintain your focus and keep taking positive steps toward the outcome you desire, you’ll get there. It works for me and my clients, too.

I think three words is ideal, but even one is better than none! I hope you try it! Here’s to new beginnings in 2025.