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Jan 01 2020

And In The Beginning Was the Word

Another year has ended, and as is the custom for so many, today is the first day to put into action all those well-intentioned, laboriously thought-out New Year’s resolutions.

I am going to confess here that I have never written even one New Year’s resolution for myself. I’ve never started going to a gym or yoga class in the first week of a new year either. If I’m honest, I have to admit that it is probably because I did not trust myself to actually repeat said action for the next 365 consecutive days. It seemed daunting to me, and not wanting to feel like a failure, I just never engaged in this public practice. Instead, I watched everyone around me confidently voice their resolutions for the year and then slowly (or sometimes quickly) abandon them without another peep.

But, this year a friend shared an idea that resonated with me; one that I could get on board with and just felt right.

The idea is to pick a word – just one word – as yours for the year ahead.

As I listened to and read about, others’ words that inspired them, I realized that they were, for the most part, all nouns. That didn’t work for me. Nouns are words that identify something, and I have no problem naming things I want to do or accomplish or change. The challenge is actually doing.  So, I decided to choose a verb, an action word.

So, in the beginning – of my new year – is my word: COMMIT. Commit is a word that encompasses resolve, strength, dedication, responsibility, and accomplishment, and implies drive, initiative, and action.

This year I COMMIT to being as accountable to myself as I am to others. My word will guide me in the direction I want to take and the choices that will get me there.

Want to join me? What’s your word for 2020?

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Written by Karen Ball · Categorized: Deeper Thoughts

Comments

  1. Denna Pastachak says

    January 3, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    I love this idea Karen! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Karen Ball says

      January 3, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      You’re very welcome, Denna. Feel free to share the idea or do it yourself.

      Reply
  2. Shandra Limcangco says

    January 6, 2020 at 9:57 am

    Listen more speak less

    Reply

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