Celebrate! How is it going with my Word of the Year
Each year, I choose a word to anchor my intentions—and this year, that word is celebrate. Not in the loud, confetti-filled way (although that’s fun too), but in a practical way that recognizes meaning, growth, and gratitude in everyday life.
I’m celebrating successes and positives, big and small. There’s always something worth noticing no matter how large or small. That could be a goal reached with a client, a plan followed through, especially with rough situations, or the creativity to acknowledge what a baby step looks like. I have always known that celebration isn’t just about crossing the finish line. It is about honoring each step taken along the way. I am grateful that I am the support for these changes and transformations, and I am a witness to amazing productivity.
This year, I’m celebrating the foundations that hold me steady. That’s good health, strong relationships, and the supportive connections I’ve built both personally and professionally. These things don’t always make the to-do list, but they make everything else possible. I recognize these parts of all I do as pillars for my self-being and motivation for work.
As I reflect on my 25 years of experience as a certified professional organizer and productivity consultant, I’m celebrating the deep, powerful value of long-term connections with clients. The trust, the transformation, and the real-life wins we’ve shared over time are something I cherish deeply. Every email, every session, every small shift in a home or mindset is a piece of that ongoing story. I love to hear from all my clients with their successes beyond our time together. I love sharing 25 years of experience through my monthly email newsletters.
Not surprisingly, this year has been a reminder that gratitude and celebration go hand in hand. It’s easy to move to what’s next. However, pausing to say “thank you” to the moment we’re in is its own form of celebration. That thank you is often about choosing to focus on organizing and productivity together with me. Personally, I have for a long time kept a short list of wins and gratitudes each month. I look back and remember with a smile events that might have passed quickly but are not forgotten.
As this year continues, I look forward to continuing celebrations for all the big and little things that happen. There is great joy in these moments!