I'm not really into New Year's Resolutions.
I'm much better at making and keeping short term goals with specific outcomes.
Right now my main goals for the next 6 months are:
learn Spanish
travel travel travel
travel travel travel
get my Masters
But my friend Cori shared this and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it
"Join me in an annual tradition of picking a word for the year? My word for 2012 was 'listen' and it proved to be meaningful. Spend some time asking yourself for your word. This word can be something to nourish you, challenge you, a word you can wrestle with and grow into. The word which chooses us has the potential to transform us. What might your word be for 2013?"
I'm still considering my word, but it will be, or something like:
CALM
2012 was especially anxiety filled being so far away from family and best friends.
And that's just no way to live,
especially when getting to live the experience you've always dreamt about.
So it my thoughts of calm also are connected: breathe, trust, let go, relax, and stop over thinking
What's your word for 2013??
{i'm allowing anonymous comments for this one if you prefer to share your word and why privately}
I'm still considering my word, but it will be, or something like:
CALM
2012 was especially anxiety filled being so far away from family and best friends.
And that's just no way to live,
especially when getting to live the experience you've always dreamt about.
So it my thoughts of calm also are connected: breathe, trust, let go, relax, and stop over thinking
What's your word for 2013??
{i'm allowing anonymous comments for this one if you prefer to share your word and why privately}
36 comments:
I think you've picked the perfect word for 2013 and if I may say, I feel like you've already began to embrace it. When I think back to your days in Barcelona, I can tell what a different experience you're making Madrid.
I don't do resolutions either but I think a word is a nice idea. I'm going to have to ponder this a bit!
I'd have to say my word for 2013 is adventure. To start taking chances more often!
xo, Maria
I think mine will be "mindful." My few New Year's Resolutions revolved around being more mindful of what I do and say.
I love this idea of picking just one word to focus on. I think it's so much more attainable and easier to remember/reflect on!
I picked BALANCE for 2013. I'm hoping 2013 is the year I'll get everything together (probably not, because that never happens, but hey). I want to be able to be organized and fair in all that I do. Not spending too much time on work or friends. Just nice and balanced!
I picked BALANCE for 2013. I'm hoping 2013 is the year I'll get everything together (probably not, because that never happens, but hey). I want to be able to be organized and fair in all that I do. Not spending too much time on work or friends. Just nice and balanced!
i am just SHOCKED your word isn't... "drink!" (;
no, but seriously, last year i did this. my word was "live" and, based off my recaps from last year, live we did. (:
calm is a great theme for 2013! i think i'm with ya on that!
I love this idea and your word of choice.
I think my word (can i have two..i'm saying yes) is let go.
first of all - that picture is beautiful!! secondly, i'm really liking this concept! i think my word would be "thankful/grateful" - i've found that the more (inwardly AND outwardly) thankful i am for the things i have and the experiences i'm going through that are both good and bad, the more good i will find in everything.
I have a feeling you are going to have a big year of travel ahead! Hmmmm I know it sounds cheesy - but I'm going to have my word for 2013 be FUN!
My 2013 word is appreciate. My husband works for Southwest Airlines, so we get to travel all over the world for free.
I think it's easy to focus on the "Where can I go next", "Why don't I have enough vacation days" and hard to remember how lucky we are for getting to do it in the first place!
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I love this idea and "calm" sounds like the perfect word for your year ahead. For me, I'm going with "grow."
I am the same way I have never done the whole new years resolution thing. I love the last part "stop over thinking" I do that all too often!
Rachel ~ Topaz N Pearls
I think mine would be Purpose. I would love to find multiple senses of purpose with 2013. :) But I could totally go for Calm as well. haha
I've been thinking about this a lot, and I have about a million words I've considered, but I think the word my word for this year is going to be "courage." I want to stop worrying so much about the future, stop being afraid to put myself out there for fear of what could go wrong, etc. So I want more courage in my 2013 :)
love your word, nic... mine is inner peace. that's technically 2. :) xoxo
calm needs to be my word too. i also get way too worked up about things that just dont matter.
when i was in india, though, my anxiety went through the roof. its SO HARD being in a place without friends and family. but youll come out stronger, i promise :)
I did this too (picking a word). My 2013 word is EMBRACE.
I did the same thing! I chose the word "more". Here is why- http://www.laceyinthecity.com/2013/01/more.html
I like calm...I'm sorry that 2012 was so anxiety-ridden. Big changes are hard, but they also add serious definition to our lives. You are living the dream, my dear. Bask in it :)
xoxo
I love this idea! It's got me thinking of one for myself...
Calm is definitely hard for me with two of my own kids and two that I nanny, but I think it's a fitting goal :)
That's a great alternative to resolutions (which I'm horrible at!)! I think it would be TIME! I'm always running late and I'm so bad at organizing my time so I never get to do all the things I plan to do during the day.
I love it! I think I will follow your lead, as I could use some more calm in my life as well!
Love it! I will follow your lead, as calm is something I could use more of in my life.
I've got a couple, but one would be empathy. I'm really good at sympathy. empathy... not so much. I need to work on putting myself in others' shoes, because I am so bad at that, which makes compromising - a key component to almost ANY relationship - too hard.
Calm sounds like the perfect word. =)
Now you've got me thinking about my word.... The first few words to come mind are "LIVE" & "ENJOY" & "ORGANIZE" hehe. I guess I should pick one ;)
i love this. if i thought about it i would also agree that a word for myself for 2013 would be calm because i carry so much anxiety about EVERYTHING. but i would also have health as another word. i had neck surgery two years ago and it's been a constant struggle to feeling better. i have to admit that i haven't been the best at taking care of my body and diet, so this year i'm going to really focus on feeling better and treating my body right - weather that's taking 30 minutes or an hour out of each day to do yoga, go for a walk, stretch, unplug, drink more water, whatever it may be.
I think we're on the same wavelength! My word for 2013 is peace . . . inner and outer, but it's mostly inner that I'm talking about. :) Here's to shedding anxiety and remaining peaceful, calm beings this year! :)
This is awesome! I want to go with the first word that came to me, PURPOSE, but I'm not convinced that's it. Maybe that's the whole point? I'm not convinced of my Purpose? hmmmm...
Love this! (And I could probably take a cue or two from you on the "calm" situation.)
My word for 2013 will be ACT — not only because I've (finally) returned to acting, but because all too often I find myself thinking and planning and wishing, but not actually doing. This will be the year I act. :)
Thanks for sharing! xo
I love this! How did I miss it?? Whatever your word may be, I hope it focuses you, empowers you, and guides you through your upcoming year!! Warm thoughts! xoxox - Cori
My word is engage. I need to learn to engage people and let them engage me. I often am too wrapped up in my insecurities to truly engage others.
I don't have an exact word for this year per se, but if I did, it probably would be calm, because this year I am about learning to except what I cannot control, cannot change, and to relax more and enjoy life and the present :)
Love this idea! I haven't settled on a word yet, but something along the lines of present. I need to stop worrying about what I'm doing 1 year from now and comparing where I'm at in life compared to other people my age.
Love your word. If I had to choose one for the coming year it would be contentment. :)
I adore this concept! and am going to adopt it :] Today is the lunar new year, and is a little different, but I think my word for 2013 will be "embrace"... that, or "patience."
xo
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