Here’s My Word Of the Year: “Truthiness”
Several years ago, my friend Christina introduced me (and a large group of others on our international forum) to the idea of choosing a theme or a word for the year instead of a resolution. I love this idea—it feels less like a to-do list and more like an invitation to grow into the person I want to be.
This year, my word is “truthiness.” Which isn’t actually a word but it’s meaningful to me and it also makes me smile with its don’t-take-yourself-too-seriously message.
Here’s what it means to me for 2025: Telling the truth, no matter how uncomfortable. This is something I’ve been working on for a while, and while it’s getting easier, it’s still far from easy.
For example (and here’s the vulnerable part): my partner is interested in getting married. I like the idea... but I have significant reservations. One reason is that I made a big mistake in a past relationship, getting engaged to someone who was — to put it mildly — not good for my emotional well-being. That experience left me terrified of being wrong again.
I’ve come to realize that the root of that mistake was a lack of truthfulness—first with myself and then with the other person. When I began my current relationship, I committed to telling the truth from the very beginning, even when it was hard. I’ve come a long way, and I’m proud of the progress I’ve made.
But I also know that truthfulness isn’t a one-time decision. It’s a daily commitment. In 2025, I want to take it to the next level: learning how to tell the truth in the moment. That means figuring out how I feel about things a lot faster—sometimes even instantaneously—and then having the courage to say it. This is REALLY hard for me, because I usually don’t know how I feel about things in the moment.
I know this won’t be easy, but I’m ready to practice, grow, and ask for help.
Now, I’d love to hear from you: What’s your word or theme for 2025?
You don’t have to overthink it—it could be one word, a short phrase, or just an idea you’re playing with. Send me a message and tell me your word at abby@abbywolfsoncoaching.com
