Instead of doing New Year's Resolutions each year, I like to set out goals. One of the first things after Christmas and then for the first week of the new year is to think about the goals I want to achieve and a word for the year usually comes to mind that helps me hone in on those goals.
Last year my word was "Focus". So many little things seemed to be falling through the cracks, and I felt a little bit like my life was going by in a blur. Then the word "Focus" came to me and something clicked. Instead of running a million different directions (even if only in my mind) I decided to prioritize and focus.
That is one of the reasons I started doing the bullet journal planner system. It helped me tremendously to have one place to write everything out and then focus on one task at a time.
Last year my word was "Focus". So many little things seemed to be falling through the cracks, and I felt a little bit like my life was going by in a blur. Then the word "Focus" came to me and something clicked. Instead of running a million different directions (even if only in my mind) I decided to prioritize and focus.
That is one of the reasons I started doing the bullet journal planner system. It helped me tremendously to have one place to write everything out and then focus on one task at a time.
My youngest son and I spend a lot of time in the car together. Instead of spending that time listening to music while the passenger looks at their phone, I've tried to be purposefully engaged. Sure, sometimes we listen to our favorite song or I nag him about forgetting his lunch, but most of the time we connect. He tells me about his day and what's going on. He's in high school now and I know my time with him is short. Instead of being irritated that I have to go back to the school for the 6th time in one day, I'm glad that he is enjoying his high school experience. My focus has shifted.
This year I was struggling to put my feelings about what I want for 2017 into a single word. Then one night it came to me. "Dream" Once that word popped into my head it started clicking. I have a vision forming for my business. My kids will both be in college soon and I need a new dream to focus on for my own future once they are out of the house. I'm excited about this word, and started looking for images on Google and Pinterest. Making my dreams come true will take action and hard work and some blessings from above. My dream may even change as 2017 wears on, but I am super excited to see where my dreams take me.
This year I was struggling to put my feelings about what I want for 2017 into a single word. Then one night it came to me. "Dream" Once that word popped into my head it started clicking. I have a vision forming for my business. My kids will both be in college soon and I need a new dream to focus on for my own future once they are out of the house. I'm excited about this word, and started looking for images on Google and Pinterest. Making my dreams come true will take action and hard work and some blessings from above. My dream may even change as 2017 wears on, but I am super excited to see where my dreams take me.
What is your word for 2017?
