For the last seven years I've been picking a word that encompasses what I want from life in the upcoming year. It's a word that reflects focus for the year, thoughts, hopes and goals. Past years words have been: Focus; Change; Adapt; Balance; Achieve; Grow. For 2013 I chose the word Challenge. My original intent was for it to push me to achieve more, to get out my comfort zone, finish projects and try new things. However life decided to turn my word on it's head and issue challenges of it's own. …
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One little word – 2013
As I mentioned last year, each year I choose a word to reflect my goals, hopes and "theme" for the year ahead. It's like a mantra of how I choose to feel and approach situations that may arise in the upcoming 12 months. Previous years words have included: Focus – 2007: This was my first year doing this and I just wanted to refocus my efforts, and find some drive to complete projects. Having a word to guide me through the upcoming year really helped narrow my focus and stay on …
2012 – Goals, in one little word
Yes it's January 1st and like every other blogger out in blogland I'm going to talk about my goals for 2012. In previous years I've used ONE WORD to encompass my goals for the year. A focus word. This concept started back when I was also working in the creative industry by a blogger called Ali Edwards and the concept stuck for me. Previous years words have been: Focus - 2007: This was my first year doing this and I just wanted to refocus my efforts, and find some drive to complete …
Lessons from 2021 – the journey of one year
As I look back at 2021 all I can say is wow! What a journey. It had ups and downs, heartbreak and happiness, and tons of lessons learned. In the beginning of the year, I planned to do my usual New Years' post, sharing my word of the year. But for some reason, I just never got around to finishing the post. I shared it with my email list, but my word for 2021 was Journey. Looking back it's easy to see the journey unfold, like the story of a book. Truthfully, for most of 2021, the word I really …
Exploring San Francisco alone
My word for 2018 is explore. Never have I embraced a word as much as I have this year. When Bob initially told me he was attending a conference in San Francisco my initial reaction was "ok, see ya!". But, something was grating at me. Bob mentioned I could tag along. Should I? He'd be at lectures and workshops all day, so I'd be on my own with a big city to explore! Hello word! So I purchased a plane ticket, and spent a week exploring San Francisco alone. Exploring San Francisco Alone While Bob …
Phoenix Coloring Page – PDF Printable
Two years ago I created a coloring page based on my word of the year. Since then, every month I've given out a coloring page printable to my email subscribers. Following with tradition the first page of the year is related to my one word. So for January, we have a Phoenix coloring page. The text on this page is from an image on my One Word 2022 Rise Pinterest board. If something speaks to you then listen. I am definitely feeling the higher vibration energy right now. Positivity and …
2020 vision board results – manifesting consistency
Each year, instead of resolutions, I choose one word to guide me through the year. For 2020, my word was consistency. As I did a post at the beginning of this experience, I figured I'd do an update on my 2020 vision board results and how I manifested consistency. Disclosure: Links in this post may be affiliate links. This one-word principle is something I've been doing since 2007. Words are powerful, and having one word to encompass your year rather than goals makes things so much …
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5 lessons from a year of Progress – 2019 in review
While I want this website to serve an educational purpose, sometimes the greatest lesson can be found in the personal journey of others. So, here's my lessons learned from a year of "progress" as my one word, 2019 in review. If you're unfamiliar with the one word concept, then look for my next post or check out my previous posts. Disclosure: this post may contain affiliate links. For the last 3 years I've done vision boards for my word. I hang it over my desk so that each time I come into …
Tips for a Vegan Holiday & Gardein Holiday Roast
As the holiday season approaches, people start asking me questions. The conversation typically going something like this: "Hey Di, so you're vegan right? My (insider family member) is coming home for the holiday. But, they are bringing their vegan partner! What do I cook? Help". Well, thankfully, there are a ton of options now for Vegan Holiday eating. So, here are my tops tips for veganizing a holiday meal along with a review of the Gardein Holiday Roast. Links in this post may be …