Instead of setting resolutions for the New Year for the last 11 years I've chosen one guiding word to set intentions for the 12 months to come. I first started doing this is in 2007 when I was heavy into crafting and scrapbooking. I first saw the one word concept on Ali Edwards blog and immediately connected with it. My guiding word over the years have included: Focus - 2007 Change - 2008 Adapt - 2009 Balance - 2010 Achieve - 2011 Grow - 2012 Challenge - 2013 Thrive - …
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One word – what did I DO in 2017?
At the beginning of each year I choose one word to set my intention for the year ahead. Rather than setting a ton of resolutions or firm goals one word is chosen as a theme to guide me through the year. For 2017 I chose the word "DO". I've mentioned before that sometimes the words don't always work the way you think they will, and this year was definitely one of those years. I had high hopes for 'do'. No more thinking or planning, instead just do! That was the plan, and while that …
One little word – 2014
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. …