Again, I humbly admit that this is not my original idea.... it is borrowed from another message board. (One day I will have and share a brilliant idea that is all my own- I know I will!)
New Year's resolutions are so difficult for a lot of us. How about instead---- choosing a single WORD at the beginning of the year that you hope will describe your focus, your attitude, hopes, dreams, prayers or theme. Your go to word, your word to meditate on when things seem off. Maybe it is a word that describes something in your life you need to work on but maybe not. Maybe it will be a serious word, maybe a fun word. Look at your new year and sum up the focus you want in one word. Write it down. Say it to yourself over and over. Look up the definition in the dictionary and write it down too. Redefine it for yourself and your life. Your word might come to you instantly or it might need some reflection.
I think I am choosing PATIENCE. I have a new baby coming in a few weeks. I know I will need to live in patience with my 2.5 year old DD, my husband and more importantly myself as we adjust to the addition of our new little babe. I also need patience with myself to address some health and weight issues ( anger certainly hasn't been working!)
What will be your word for 2008?
New Year's resolutions are so difficult for a lot of us. How about instead---- choosing a single WORD at the beginning of the year that you hope will describe your focus, your attitude, hopes, dreams, prayers or theme. Your go to word, your word to meditate on when things seem off. Maybe it is a word that describes something in your life you need to work on but maybe not. Maybe it will be a serious word, maybe a fun word. Look at your new year and sum up the focus you want in one word. Write it down. Say it to yourself over and over. Look up the definition in the dictionary and write it down too. Redefine it for yourself and your life. Your word might come to you instantly or it might need some reflection.
I think I am choosing PATIENCE. I have a new baby coming in a few weeks. I know I will need to live in patience with my 2.5 year old DD, my husband and more importantly myself as we adjust to the addition of our new little babe. I also need patience with myself to address some health and weight issues ( anger certainly hasn't been working!)
What will be your word for 2008?