At this time of year, there’s no shortage of New Year’s resolution ideas.
But what if you’re not a resolution-maker?
I try to live each day, week, and year at my best, and avoid making New Year’s resolutions.
But the universe is conspiring to make me aware of living by your words for the year. I like this idea, as it helps bring focus to who you are, and want to become. And – focus is something I really could have used last year!
The idea is to choose a word or words that you want to live by, and live up to, to in 2013.
In retrospect, my words for 2012 were connection, learning, and – overwhelm! I learned and achieved so much, but I was pretty scattered, and wore myself out.
For 2013, I choose focus, flow, and planning! Going with those things that are working, and dropping those that aren’t. More flow, less go-go-go!
What about you? Please share your words for 2013, if you’ve chosen them. Or share any other New Year’s resolution ideas!
Love your visuals, Louise! Great words, too. My key word is Commitment – to working on my business not just in it. However, Community and Creativity are key to me as well. Developing and engaging in communities (such as Stacy’s Rockin’ Our Blogs!) and being Creative in how I get things done and how I help others.
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That’s great Julie! So happy to be sharing community with you.
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Nice article. I read an article earlier today about reinforcing things with a slide show as a screen saver. I think I’m going to combine your idea with that one. Make a power point with photos of my resolutions, but add the words to live by like you suggested. My words will be: healthy, organize and immersion. I need to eat healthier, organize my writing better, and immerse myself in my goals.
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The screen saver idea is awesome! Thanks Toby.
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Great post Louise, i love the fact you were visual about your words for 2013, my main word for this year is Consistent, as last year i found myself doing things in short burst’s rather than consistently, although a few more are starting to come to mind as the days begin to roll on :)
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I also keep thinking of words! Right now, I want my “life word” to be LOVE. I’m sure we’ll get better at this “word” thing next year!
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It seems we all are thinking alike with our thoughts on words. About a week ago I created a post for this challenge about words. I’ll probably release it tomorrow. You’ll see the word I won’t be using:)
Looking forward to that post, Toni!
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The image you created with the words, “more flow … less go-go-go” deserves to go viral.
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Thank you so much D’Arcy! What a lovely compliment.
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Great 3 words choice for 2013. Fabulous that you have been inspired to do!
I love the visuals with the words, and Toby’s idea of combining images in a screensaver, might do that for the computer and iPhone.
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So many great ideas for us to share during the blog challenge! It’s great we can keep each other inspired and motivated.
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More flow, less go go go! I love it!! My word for the year is Abundance.
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Great choice Stacey!
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Abundance is a great word to focus on, but since that one’s already been taken, my three words for 2013 are mindfulness (live in the moment), gratitude, and opportunity–there’s as much of it as you’re willing to recognize and act on.
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Great words Joel! Wishing you a great year as well.
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