Instead of making resolutions at the new year, I pick a word for the year. My one little word guides my year. I have an ongoing list…on my phone, in my notebook…and I’m always looking for potential words. I believe it’s important to find a word that will lead me to a new and wonderful place in my life. Words are important and meaningful to me and having one to guide me has proven very helpful. 

When I pick my word, I have a vision…a goal. In my head, I know what I’m hoping my word will accomplish for me. The best thing about the word of the year…it never goes where I think it will, but it always goes somewhere better. I trust this process and it works for me. 

Here’s a little history…

2009…  mettle

2010…  engage

2011…  build

2012…  embrace

2013…  author

The plan for RISK was to get my focus off of fear. I’d fallen into a bad habit of making decisions out of fear and that was limiting me a lot!  RISK has done it’s job! I feel braver…well, not braver…how can I explain this? I have more faith. More decisions are made out of faith instead of fear. It’s a change I can see and feel in my everyday life. I’m so grateful! 

It’s October and 2015 is approaching quickly! I am looking for my new OLW. I have some contenders… GRACE or BE or CHOOSE. Others… SURRENDER or BEGIN or STORY.

Picking my word is personal and so important to me! I’d love to hear what words you’ve used before and how they worked for you. I’d also love suggestions! What do you think?