Happy New Year! I may be a little crazy, but January 1st is one of my favorite times of the year. I always start a new year incredibly inspired and while life never fails to surprise me with its twists and turns, I still think it’s worthwhile to acknowledge and write down the things I’d like to do in 2015.
For the past three years, I have also chosen one little word to guide and inspire me. Do you do this too? It has been a very eye-opening experience and I’m still amazed at the significance each word holds to this day. For 2015, I thought I would do things a little differently: I chose a word that was less about a goal to be met and more of a mindset to embrace. For 2015, I’ve chosen the word thrive.
For me, thriving means living at my very best. It’s about saying that I’m all in to this vocation I’ve chosen. It’s not about striving for perfection, but an invitation to embrace every part of my full and messy life.
I want to live in the moment.
I want to enjoy the season I am in as a wife and mother.
I want to learn new things.
I want to grow my business.
I want to build up the relationships in my life and create new ones.
I want to be present, encourage others and radiate joy.
You know that quote from Diane Ackerman? The one that says, “I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I have just lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well”? That’s what thriving means to me. I’m excited to see where the next year takes me.
Do you choose a word for the year? Share in the comments! I’d love to know what you’ve picked for 2015.
So good Ashley! I think one word can do so much to motivate us throughout the year. I really want my priorities to stay aligned this year and am going to focus a good deal on keeping them in order:)
Cheers to a fresh start!