One Word

12/27/2015

The New Year is coming and so are all those resolutions we most likely won't keep. I hate being a bit cynical about the whole thing, but it's the truth.

The other day one of my friends, children's book author Lori Degman, had a brilliant post on facebook.

Focusing on one word throughout the year to help you make choices and decisions takes a different approach than setting unrealistic or unreachable goals.

It brings a healthier approach to living your life differently versus trying to live a different life.

I love this idea, but I can't choose just one word. However, my three words are all sort of related:

Play. (Because I want to spend every moment I have actually playing with my 19 month old on his level.)

Focus. (Because I realize I need to prioritize in order to get things done.)

And Know Why. (Because I can't do it all so I need to keep a narrow focus on priorities and know why I'm doing it all... For what purpose.)

So instead of making a resolution that you may or may not end up keeping, what one word (or three words) would you choose for this upcoming year?

9 Comments

Mira

12/28/2015 06:32:09 am

I love this Mandy (and Lori). My one word would be Create because it encompasses my desire to create joy through the three most important things in my life, my teaching, my own creative work, and spending time with friends, family, and loved ones. Thank you for this.

Mandy

12/28/2015 06:16:42 pm

Thanks Mira! Create is a great choice!

Ave Maria Cross

12/31/2015 07:37:14 am

Evolve!

Barbara Mojica link

12/31/2015 09:04:38 am

PUSH

Rowan Reale

12/31/2015 02:40:44 pm

I love this, thanks guys.
The word I have chosen is COURAGE

Angela Turner

12/31/2015 07:45:18 pm

My word is Wonder. Thanks for this wonderful suggestion.

Kelley

1/2/2016 12:37:42 pm

I think for me it would be trust. Stepping out to do new things that I've never done before requires trusting those who have the skills to help me along this journey.

Tricia Gleeson

1/3/2016 01:36:47 pm

Prioritize!
Happy New Year all!

Leah Leonard

1/17/2016 10:22:04 pm

Believe

One Word

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