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Word Of The Year: JOY

Each year, many of us choose an intention or goal to inspire us. For me, I love to choose a guiding word of the year. In 2025, that word is JOY. This year let’s remember that joy isn’t just a fleeting feeling; it’s a way of living that lights us up from the inside out. It fuels our energy, shapes how we show up in the world, and even impacts our mindset (which we know can link to our finances). When we lean into what makes us feel alive and aligned, everything—from our relationships to our bank accounts—flows more effortlessly. So… let’s talk about JOY!

The Science of Joy

Joy isn’t just good for the soul; it’s also good for the brain. When we feel joyful, our brains release dopamine and serotonin, boosting creativity and resilience. Research* shows that positive emotions like joy can enhance adaptability and pave the way for growth. Spiritually, joy aligns us with abundance, helping us attract opportunities and success with ease—and you know we love that at WHP! 

Joy and Your Finances

Many of us can slip into the habit of viewing money with stress or worry as the realities of life unfold– it happens! Though what if we reframed and approached it with joy? Budgeting, financial organization, and money conversations can be reframed as an act of self-love—a way to align resources with what truly matters. Joy shifts our mindset, allowing us to see opportunities instead of obstacles. It empowers us to take proactive steps toward financial goals, big or small.

Joy In Action

It’s time to prioritize making joy a choice in our everyday lives. By prioritizing what fuels your soul and letting go of what drains you, you create a ripple effect not only for your own life but for the lives of those around you. As your energy shifts, life around you begins to prosper. Let’s use joy as the foundation for everything. Keep reading for some actionable steps to embrace joy.

  • Find What Fuels You: Prioritize activities that light you up—whether it’s a walk in nature or connecting with loved ones.

  • Reframe Your Money Mindset: Treat budgeting and saving as tools for designing a joyful life.

  • Celebrate Wins: Recognize progress, no matter how small, to sustain momentum. 

  • Practice Gratitude: Gratitude amplifies joy and abundance. Consider writing these down in a gratitude journal.

  • Surround Yourself with Positivity: Joy is contagious. Being connected to an  uplifting community or trusted confidant can inspire and energize us.

Here’s to your prosperity!

Ruchi

P.S. Want to choose your own word of the year? Click here for our WHP Word of The Year word search to help you get started. What word do you see first?

*SOURCE: Scientific Reports 2020

 

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