Stacked Intent
Just wanted to share a little about the Stacked Intent podcast is hosted by Becca Stackhouse-Morson (me), and she’s all about helping you live your best life, no apologies needed. Along with our nutrition episodes co-hosted by Ashleigh Geurin, who has a fantastic background and passion for nutrition education, and our relationship episodes co-hosted by Sarah Bradley, who has a passion to serve the rural community to help improve their relationships.
What can you expect from the Stacked Intent podcast? The podcast raises the bar to another level. We dive deep into topics like healthy relationships, finance, nutrition, and we even explore special topics, all backed by solid research-based information. You're in for a real treat when you tune in.
If you're ready to embark on a journey of intentional living, building unapologetic confidence in yourself, and stacking your life with purpose, give Stacked Intent a listen. It's all about helping you become the best version of yourself.
Stacked Intent is a Family Life Education business, resonating with individuals who aspire to rediscover or discover their most authentic version of themselves. We provide resources to inspire individuals to rediscover or discover their most impactful decisions regarding their relationship with money, time, and energy, contributing to goal setting and decision-making through a comprehensive understanding of self. The opportunity to help just one person in understanding that their whole world is impacted when they have a healthy self-relationship is core and with a background in Family Studies, I aim to provide individuals with a space to embrace their authenticity.
There was a pivotal question asked by my mom that sparked a realization about the need for guidance in fostering healthy relationships. The question she asked, “Why are you easily able to talk about relationships and sex in the County programming you are presenting?” I simply answered her with, "If not me, then who is going to help these teenagers learn how a healthy relationship is possible?" Too often our society beautifies a relationship (i.e. romantic, family, friendship), but doesn’t teach the true meaning and healthy relationship boundaries. This lit my passion to share with individuals through each transition that is truly a possibility to live in understanding that healthy is a possibility when you understand your most authentic version of yourself. From a place of pain of losing friendships, becoming a one directional friendship, or simply those who were temporary along life’s road, it is important to know and practice the keys to create well balanced and healthy relationships. There are relationship break ups and choosing to be single with much self-reflection to the development of the authentic version of self. From all these places Stacked Intent, was created to provide resources through research-based podcasting, courses, workshops, seminars, blogs, and social media posts.
Stacked Intent
83: Own Your Word of the Year
First, thoughtfully select a word that motivates and empowers your growth journey. Second, maintain your commitment to this word by integrating daily affirmations, practicing mindfulness, and celebrating small victories. Third, decompose your larger goals into SMART steps to ensure accountability. By choosing a theme word, you establish a focal point that resonates with your values and directs your actions. With dedication and persistence, this practice of concentrating on a word can turn your year into a time of significant personal development and accomplishment.
Read more on Why is My Word this Year Self-Acceptance?
Call to action: Choose your word and share it with us at stackedintent@outlook.com
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In their book Words Can Change Your Brain, Dr. Andrew Newberg, a neuroscientist at Thomas Jefferson University, and Mark Robert Waldman, a communications expert, explain that “a single word has the power to influence the expression of genes that regulate physical and emotional stress.” They go on to explain that cultivating positive thoughts can actually reshape your reality. By focusing on a positive, optimistic word, you stimulate the frontal lobe, which houses language centers linked to the motor cortex that drives action. Their research shows that the more you focus on positive words, the more they influence other areas of the brain.
· So Why Not Choose A Word to Guide Your Year? This year, I have chosen "Self-Acceptance" as my guiding word, and we will delve into this topic. You can explore it further in my blog post this week, where I explain why I selected this word.
Brief Summary of objectives (3):
Objective One : Choose Your Word Wisely. Your word of the year sets the tone—pick one that inspires and empowers you to grow in 2025!
Objective Two : Stick to It Daily. Let your word guide your choices with affirmations, mindfulness, and celebrating small wins every day.
Objective Three: Set SMART Goals. Break your big vision into achievable steps and keep yourself accountable to make it happen!
· Did you know that your new year’s resolution struggles can be because of the way your brain is wired? It is possible wired for prioritizing instant gratification over delayed and not wanting to wait for the bigger reward, which is when the failure of a new year’s resolution takes over.
· Welcome into 2025 as a New Year a lot of times is followed with lots of new year resolutions! Though there have been surveys done that say within four months is about how far they last. I am sharing this podcast because I want you to really invest in yourself in a resolution that you will be proud of in 2026.
· Selecting a theme word for the year can be beneficial in shaping your goals and lifestyle around this focus, helping you connect with the life you aspire to create in the coming years. However, it's essential to be ready to put in the hard work now to achieve that desired lifestyle later.
· By choosing a theme word, you set an intention that acts as a guiding principle throughout the year. This word becomes a beacon, reminding you of your aspirations and motivating you to align your actions with your desired outcomes. Whether it's "growth," "balance," "courage," or "joy," your theme word can inspire you to make decisions that resonate with your core values.
· To make the most of your theme word, consider incorporating it into daily practices. You might journal about what the word means to you, create a vision board that reflects your goals, or set specific milestones that align with your theme. Reflecting regularly on your progress can also help you stay committed and adjust as needed.
· Remember, the journey is just as important as the destination. Embrace the challenges and celebrate the small victories along the way. With dedication and an open heart, your theme word can lead you to a year of meaningful transformation and personal growth.
· Though remember to have a commitment to the new year’s resolution you put into places, because research has shown that a reason people miss their goals and fail is because of a lack of commitment to their own goals.
Topic 1: Why Choose A Word
o Choosing a word of the year can provide clarity and focus, guiding you toward the person you want to become and the goals you want to achieve. A thoughtfully selected word acts as a mental mentor, offering inspiration and direction throughout the year.
o A word of the year is like a compass, helping you stay aligned with your values and intentions. It’s a simple yet powerful way to inspire growth, set priorities, and navigate challenges throughout the year.
o As you are choosing to be selective, because these are a few reasons new year’s resolutions can fail:
- Because you are setting a resolution for tradition’s sake rather than for you to have a goal in mind for change
- Unexpected obstacles that we do not account for, plan for, and might have just unavoidable barriers that can cause setbacks or a failure
- Not breaking a goal into smaller chunks and just setting out for a big lofty goal
- Not having accountable for you new years resolution. This can be by writing it down and by having an accountable partner.
Topic 2: Sticking to Your word
o Self-Care
- Daily Affirmations Matched with Your Word: Start each morning by repeating a simple affirmation inspired by your chosen word. For example, if your word is "balance," say: I am creating harmony in my life, one step at a time. Kick off each day with an affirmation that reflects your word of the year. Let your word guide your energy and mindset!
- Mindfulness Check-Ins: Pause throughout the day to ask yourself: Am I living in alignment with my word right now? This reflection helps you stay connected to your intentions. You can turn small, everyday moments into mindful practices. Take a pause to soak it all in and let the word you choose to shape these moments — maybe a calming cup of tea while breathing deeply becomes your mini ritual.
- Celebrate Small Wins: Keep a journal where you note small actions or moments that reflect your word of the year. This practice will help you build momentum and confidence It is like giving yourself a high five for every little step you take toward the bigger picture, and that is a huge part of feeling good and staying motivated!
o Organizational Tips: Implementing your word is not just about thinking about it — it is about making it a living, breathing part of your everyday routine. These organizational tips will help you stay on track and keep your word front and center as you move through the year.
- Create a Vision Board — Collect images, quotes, and affirmations that represent your word and your goals for the year. Whether you prefer a physical poster or a digital creation, place your vision board somewhere you will see it often to remind yourself of your intentions. This constant visual cue helps keep your word front and center, sparking motivation and focus every time you catch a glimpse! You can easily create one on your computer using apps to clip images and visuals that resonate with your word or go old-school with a paper board to pin your ideas and dreams.
- Quarterly Progress Check-Ins — Every three months, take a moment to check in with yourself and see how you are doing with your word. Grab a notebook or your phone, and jot down what has been going well and where you can improve. Celebrate those little wins—whether it is staying calm when things get hectic or sticking to your goals. This helps you feel proud of your progress and gives you the chance to adjust your focus if needed. It is like a mini reset to keep your momentum going and remind yourself how far you have come!
- Track Your Habits — Use a journal to monitor small, actionable steps that reflect your word. This tool helps maintain focus and accountability throughout the year.
- Create a Win Wall or Digital Folder — Whether you prefer paper or digital, set up a space to collect and display your wins. For a physical win wall, stick up post-its or photos representing your achievements. For a digital version, create a folder or scrapbook on your phone or computer where you save screenshots, journal entries, or even photos that reflect your progress. Looking back at these reminders of success will help you stay motivated and proud. Set aside a special time — like the end of each month — to reflect on your progress and share it with a friend, family member, or even social media. Sharing your wins not only boosts your own confidence but inspires others to celebrate their own.
o Make sure you have accountability on your goals, because studies have shown that when you write your goals down and set up accountability you are more likely to achieve your goals.
· Tell a friend
· Create or join an accountability group
· Measure your milestones
Hire a coach, which is one of the services that I offer here at Stacked Intent. I am here to help equip you with tools, tactics, and strategies to rediscover or discover the most authentic and honest version of yourself. I am qualified to help you because I bring my education, along with life experience to the table to give you information to finding the version of yourself you love the most. You can read more about the coaching service offered at https://www.stackedintent.com/servicesoffered
Topic 3: Setting Smaller goals Using SMART Goals
o Specific
o Measurable
o Achievable
o Relevant
o Timely
o After setting your SMART goal find someone to keep you accountable from a friend to a family member or send me a message and I happy to be your accountability partner here. Let’s launch this new year of with finding your theme word and the tools to get you to how that word will improve your 2025!
Topic 4: What are some achievable new years resolutions?
o Start a gratitude journal this one is easy and research shows it helps you find the joyous moments throughout the days
o Create specific family time
o Create a budget that you can stick to and if you need help getting started here join my Finical Rediscover Course in the Stacked Intent Course Suite to help you understand a healthy relationship with your finances and why budget is a nice word not a bad word
o Mindful moments
o Read more books – find a time to simple read 30 pages a day. Make it a just before bedtime routine
o Add a daily reset to your house
o Take the stairs when it is available.
o Plan an intentional vacation
o Invest in your skin care routine because this matters to your health
Remember to take your bigger goal and break it down into actionable steps. This is what those who can achieve their goals are able to do, which is only about 10% of those who make a new year’s resolution.
Recap:
The three key objectives are:
First, carefully choose a word that inspires and empowers you for growth; Second, stay committed to your word by incorporating daily affirmations, mindfulness, and celebrating small wins; Third, break down your big goals into SMART steps to stay accountable. By selecting a theme word, you create a focal point that aligns with your values and guides your actions.
With dedication and commitment, this practice of focusing on a word can transform your year into one of meaningful personal growth and achievement.
Call to action: Choose your word and share it with us at stackedintent@outlook.com
