TOGETHER – 2025 Word of the Year

December 31, 2024 |
Together Word of the Year

My Word of the Year for 2025 is: TOGETHER

Every December, I take some time out for one of my favourite activities, selecting my word of the year. I like to identify a word (or phrase) that sets out my intention for the upcoming year. This annual tradition allows me to reflect on my successes, celebrate my journey, and align my focus with my personal and professional goals.

For me, selecting one word is simpler and more effective than trying to keep up with a long list of resolutions. This single word acts as a guiding principle throughout the year, shaping my thoughts, actions, and decisions.

The word TOGETHER is deeply personal this year. As I step further into retirement, I’m intentionally focusing on the relationship I cherish most: my bond with my husband, Wayne. This year is all about us—spending quality time together, nurturing our connection, and creating lasting memories.

TOGETHER reflects home and rest, love and unity, travel and exploration. It’s about the joy of shared experiences, the comfort of being with someone who means the world to you, and the magic of building a life side by side.

TOGETHER will be my anchor in 2025, encouraging me to focus on what truly matters—love, connection, and unity. As the year begins, I’m excited to embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.

Last year, my word was “kindness,” which carried me through moments of reflection, generosity, and service to others. In previous years, I’ve chosen words like “nurture,” “empathy,” “gratitude,” “patience,” and “inspire”. These words have shaped my growth and helped me create a life filled with purpose and meaning. Each word becomes a part of who I am, influencing how I show up in the world.

What’s Your Word of the Year?

To those reading this, I encourage you to consider your own word for the year ahead. I’d love to hear about your word for 2025 and how you plan to incorporate it into your life. What word inspires you to be your best self? What word will guide your actions and bring purpose to your life?

Let’s inspire each other as we move forward into a new year filled with opportunity and growth.

With heartfelt gratitude and hope,

Sharon

Doodle art by Sharon Graham.

 

Sharon Graham

Sharon Graham is a lifelong seeker, thinker, futurist, and strategist. As an advocate for purposeful kindness, she strives to model a kinder tomorrow. As the founder, chair, and former executive director of Career Professionals of Canada (CPC), she has dedicated her career to fostering a community rooted in ethics, inclusivity, and professional growth. Now, in her retirement, Sharon continues to explore her passions for creativity, spirituality, and the future, always driven by a profound sense of purpose. With a deep commitment to inspiring others, Sharon strives to ignite conversations that shape a kinder, more compassionate world for all. A devoted advocate of purposeful kindness and human rights, she seeks to make a positive difference in every life she touches.

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