One-Word Continues to Gain Steam
How to make your word count for the entire year
Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. — Proverbs 4:25
Picking a word to inspire and guide has picked up steam in recent years. People see it as a way to add meaning and purpose to their lives.
In January, I see all kinds of social media posts highlighting what their word is for the year.
And then guess what happens?
After that initial post, I rarely see updates on how that word is playing out in their lives throughout the year, and I definitely don’t see an end of the year reflection in December.
You know how I know this?
Because I’m guilty as charged. The last few years I have picked a word and then promptly forgotten it. I definitely didn’t let it inspire, guide, or add purpose to my life.
What makes this year different?
If you’re like me and have tried one-word but have failed as well, here are some strategies to put in place so that 2024 is our year to follow through on our one-word.
- Pick a word that truly represents what you want to gain from the year. Too often people…