Do you choose a word to guide your goals for the year?
On January 1st, instead of making a bunch of new year’s resolutions, I pick a word of the year. I have had this tradition since 2017. A word to focus and reflect on and to keep me grounded. Over the years I have chosen Inspiration. Bold. Intentional. Manifest.
2020 was supposed to be my year of manifesting. I started the year recording manifestations in my journal, most of them centered around travel. In 2019, I had traveled to three continents, fourteen cities, and five countries. So I was confident I could make my 2020 manifestations happen. I planned a trip to France with an extended stay to do some writing. Little did I know by March, everything would change.
It became harder to figure out what to manifest. I wasn’t able to readapt as quickly as I had in the past. It seemed like the world was setting me up for failure. I felt I had lost control. It’s nearly impossible to manifest anything when you feel you are free falling. After the year we’ve had, I didn’t think I would choose a word for 2021. But I’ve been determined to refocus in all aspects of my life.
I thought long and hard to find my word. I seek to THRIVE.
Thrive means to flourish; to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances.
I needed a word that would pull me out of 2020 and thrust me forward into 2021. I have set twenty personal and professional goals. I want to cultivate my relationships, grow professionally, continue my self-care habits of daily journaling, dance classes, and yoga. This year is about developing in all areas of my life.
Struggling to find your word this year. Here are a list of words to help you trigger your annual goal setting:
WORD OF THE YEAR IDEAS
INSPIRATION
PEACE
TRANSFORM
GLOW
BREATHE
BALANCE
CONNECT
FOCUS
BRAVE
PASSIONATE
NOURISH
CREATIVE
RELEASE
What word will you choose this year? Which word inspires you to reach the goals you set for 2021?
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