As the clock ticks toward a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past twelve months and imagining what lies ahead. For midlife women like us—those embracing a time of awakening and reinvention—this reflective ritual takes on a whole new meaning. The choices we make now, the habits we nurture, and the mindset we embrace can define this beautiful chapter of our lives.
This is where the idea of a “Word of the Year” comes in—a single word that acts as your personal North Star, guiding your intentions, decisions, and energy throughout the year. But why is choosing a word so powerful, especially in midlife? And how can it serve as a tool for reinvention? Let’s explore this together, and I’ll share my word of the year for 2025: intentional—and why it resonates so deeply with me right now.
Why Choose a Word of the Year?
Life in midlife is dynamic. It’s a mix of balancing growth and gratitude, rediscovering passions, and sometimes facing unique challenges—empty nests, career pivots, changing bodies, or evolving social circles. A Word of the Year provides focus and clarity amid the chaos.
Here are a few reasons why choosing a word is particularly important at this stage in life:
1. It Simplifies Your Goals:
Life in midlife often feels like juggling flaming swords. A word helps you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters. Instead of chasing multiple New Year’s resolutions, your word becomes a lens for decision-making.
2. It Grounds You in Your Intentions:
At this stage, we’re wise enough to know that life isn’t about “doing it all.” It’s about aligning our actions with our core values. Your word keeps you grounded and intentional in your daily choices.
3. It Empowers Your Reinvention:
Reinvention thrives on clarity and commitment. Whether you’re revamping your career, nurturing your health, or exploring new relationships, your word acts as a motivator and compass.
How a Word of the Year Benefits Midlife Reinvention
Reinvention is both exhilarating and terrifying. There’s an undeniable freedom in letting go of old identities and creating new ones. But there’s also uncertainty. Having a Word of the Year can help you stay anchored and inspired.
1. Provides Focus:
Let’s face it—midlife can be distracting. We’re pulled in a thousand directions by family, work, friends, and our own aspirations. A single word simplifies your vision, making it easier to stay on track.
2. Cultivates Mindfulness:
Midlife is a time when we start appreciating the value of presence. Whether it’s enjoying a morning coffee in silence or spending quality time with loved ones, your word can serve as a gentle reminder to savor the moment.
3. Promotes Growth:
Growth doesn’t stop in midlife; in fact, it accelerates when you’re intentional about it. Your Word of the Year can help you push past comfort zones and embrace new opportunities.
My Word of the Year for 2025: Intentional
As I reflect on my own journey, one word keeps rising to the surface: intentional.
Why intentional? Because this year, I want to live fully in alignment with my values. I want every choice, every action, and every relationship to reflect what truly matters to me. Midlife has taught me that time is precious, and I don’t want to waste a single moment on autopilot.
Here’s what being intentional means to me in 2025:
1. Soaking Up Love and Memories:
Family and friendships are my foundation. I want to make time for Sunday dinners, spontaneous coffee dates, and heartfelt conversations. I want to be present, not distracted, when I’m with the people I love.
2. Prioritizing Health and Wellbeing:
Wellness is non-negotiable. Being intentional means choosing nourishing foods, moving my body in ways that bring joy, and listening to my needs—whether it’s rest or adventure.
3. Fostering Financial Wellness:
Intentional living extends to my financial choices. I want to invest wisely in experiences, growth, and security, while also practicing gratitude for what I already have.
4. Embracing Happiness in the Little Things:
Midlife has shown me that joy is often found in the simplest moments: watching a sunrise, laughing with friends, or curling up with a good book. I want to savor these moments without rushing.
5. Saying “Yes” and “No” with Purpose:
Intentional living is as much about what you say no to as it is about what you embrace. I want to say yes to the things that light me up and no to anything that drains my energy.
How to Choose Your Word of the Year
Are you ready to find your guiding word for 2025? Here’s how to start:
1. Reflect on Your Values:
What matters most to you right now? Is it family, career, health, adventure, or self-discovery? Your word should align with your core values.
2. Consider Your Goals:
Think about what you want to achieve or experience in the coming year. Do you want to grow, heal, explore, or simplify?
3. Look for Themes in Your Life:
Are you noticing patterns in your thoughts or actions? Maybe you’re craving connection, balance, or courage.
4. Let It Resonate:
When you find the right word, you’ll feel it. It should evoke excitement, clarity, or even a little bit of fear (because growth often happens outside our comfort zones).
Words to Inspire You
If you’re not sure where to start, here are some ideas:
• Connection – For strengthening relationships and building community.
• Growth – For embracing new challenges and opportunities.
• Balance – For finding harmony in your busy life.
• Courage – For stepping outside your comfort zone.
• Gratitude – For focusing on the beauty of the present.
• Joy – For prioritizing happiness and fun.
Living Your Word Throughout the Year
Once you’ve chosen your word, it’s time to bring it to life. Here’s how:
1. Create Visual Reminders:
Write your word on sticky notes and place them around your home. Use it as your phone’s lock screen or incorporate it into your journaling practice.
2. Set Intentions Monthly:
At the start of each month, reflect on how your word can guide your goals and actions.
3. Celebrate Small Wins:
Living your word doesn’t mean being perfect. Celebrate the little ways you embody it every day.
4. Share It with Others:
Tell your friends, family, or online community about your word. You’ll feel more accountable and inspired.
Love, Jax
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My two glow-ups ✨
One is and a little “woo woo”…
The other is visible, practical, and proven…
The real magic? When you do both at the same time. That’s when everything starts to change.
Save this as your reminder and tell me, which glow-up are you working on right now?
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My healing was not just about food. It was about waking up.
Midlife made me honest. Honest about my habits. Honest about my pain. Honest about the life I wanted next.
This was bigger than weight loss. This was a full life shift..
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Day 54 of my Walking for Wellness Challenge 💪✨�Down 180 lbs… 90 lbs to go.
This morning started with stretching, then a walk, and core work to finish. Simple. Consistent. Repeatable.
But here’s what made today different…�I fed my mind too.
Listened to The Best One Yet podcast and it had me thinking about money, habits, and how the world around us is constantly influencing our choices—even how we spend.
That’s when it clicked…
This journey isn’t just weight loss.�It’s awareness.�It’s discipline.�It’s taking back control of your body, your habits, and your life.
If you’re on your own glow-up journey… keep going. One walk at a time.
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Day 53
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Stretched for 10 minutes
Walked 40 minutes - 30 seconds springts every 4 minutes (HIIT)
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My Sunday Reset is basically a full-time job… but it makes Monday feel easy.
4AM wake-up, workout, meal prep, garage clean up, everything shower, family dinner, a full weekly planning reset and early bed routine.
This is how I stay consistent, grounded, ready for a strong week and become 1% better everyday.
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Are you feeling restless in midlife? Like something inside you is shifting… and you know you want more for your life?
Save this for later. Share it with a friend who is ready to awaken in midlife. Like this if you’re ready for your next chapter.
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A lot of women think emotional eating is about willpower. For me, it was about pain, stress, and survival.
Food was not the real issue. It was the outlet.
When I started looking at the emotions under the habit, I finally began to heal.
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My Weekend To Do’s.
Every Friday night or Saturday early morning I plan my to do’s for the weekend.
First I make notes in my notes app on my phone on Friday at work. I brainstorm and thought download all the things I want to accomplish this weekend.
Then by Saturday morning I transfer it to my To Do Notebook. I keep track of everything that weekend and check off what I complete.
It keeps me organized and productive.
So I thought I’d share with you my process so incase you were looking for some inspiration.
Have a great weekend! Get all your things done so you too can be productive and successful in this season.
Love Jax
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For a long time, my emotional eating happened in private. Late nights. Heavy stress. Heavy shame. Heavy emotions.
This was one of the hardest parts of my story to admit, but it was also the start of my healing.
I was not weak. I was overwhelmed. And once I understood that, everything began to change.
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Walking Challenge Day 52
Down 179 lbs since 2022
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Age 48 year old
Stretched for 10 min. first thing this morning
Walk/Sprint 20 min. this early morning at 4:45AM
Raspberry Chia Protein Yopgurt for breakfast
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I wrote a guide, 9 chapters. Everything that has worked for me in order to shed 180 lbs naturally in the last 3.5 years and I am 48 years old, in Perimenopause, with PCOS, on Anti-Depressents/Anxiety Medication.
If you would have interest please let me know in this post. I still have another 90 lbs to go. Not sure if I should release the guide now or when I hit my goal weight.
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DAY 51
Naturally Down 179 lbs., 91 lbs. to go - since May 2022
Age 48
Stretched for 8 min. (Love the BEND App.)
Walked 35 min.
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This one hit me deep because it is true.
Sometimes the people we love most are sitting right in front of us… and still feeling far away.
Today’s challenge:
Give someone you love 10 full minutes of your undivided attention.
No phone.
No multitasking.
No rushing.
Just presence.
Look them in the eyes and ask, “How are you really?”
Then listen with your whole heart.
That is how connection grows.
That is how love feels safe.
That is how relationships get stronger.
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👟 Walking Challenge Day 50 (on camera)
Down 179 lbs., 92 lbs. to go.
Mostly natural, 30 lbs, was when I was on Zepbound for 3 months back in 2024.
On a dedicated weight loss and wellness journey since May 2022.
I am 48 years old.
I walk, stretch, body weight exercies, kettle ball exercises & diastasis recti exercises. Was part of a gym for 1.5 years. Now doing at-home workouts.
Meal prep every Sunday. Have certain high protein, high fiber meal on rotation. Drink a ton of water. Cut out sugar & white flour.
Meat, Veggies, Fruit, Dairy, Fish, Whole Grain - Whole foods. Very little processed foods.
Today…
Stretched for 15 min. (Love the BEND App.)
Walked 45 min.
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Early 4:30AM stretch
8-10 minutes of stretching and bending.
Really wakes me up and gets my blood flowing.
I learned these on the bend app or you can try youtube.
Then I do kettle ball exercises, body weight exercises, diastasis recti exercises adn walking on my walking pad
About a 75 minutes and then breakfast and shower.
Get moving ladies, your future self will thank you.
Love,
Jax
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