What’s Your Word for the New Year?

What’s Your Word for the New Year?

Update: For 2023 my word for the year is EXPLORE.

Update: For 2022 my word for the year is CREATE.

Update: For 2021 my word for the year is LEVERAGE.

Update: For 2020 my word for the year is ACTION.

Update: For 2019 my word for the year is DELEGATE.

Update: For 2018 my word for the year is CONNECTION.

Update: For 2017 my word for the year is EXPANSION.

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Let me tell you…. I stopped making New Year’s resolutions many years ago.

I know it works for some people but as for me… nah.

I still have my resolutions from the 80’s that I never finished. Oh my!

Last year I decided to set an intention for the year around one word.  DO.   I drew a picture of my word and shared it with my friends and family.  There’s something about sharing that helps you stay accountable and makes you push a little harder.

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My word in 2016

Now it’s your turn.  Choose a word for the new year.  Need some ideas for your word? Here are a few.  FAITH, ACTION, PEACE, REST, FOCUS, CONSISTENT, DETERMINED, HEALTHY, BRAVE, PRESENT, INTENTIONAL, GROWTH, FORWARD, SLOW, IGNITE, and JOY.  There you go, that’s should get your wheels turning!

I created a blank template that you can use for this year.  Click here for the full size PDF you can print on 8.5 x 11 paper.

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Word for the Year Template

Templates (worksheets) like the one above can also be used for training and coaching.  Templates help you visualize and work through a process, goal, or strategy.  Try using templates with your clients, to learn more just contact me.

Smile, it’s good for you

Smile, it’s good for you

Guess what.  Smiling has a lot of benefits!

  1. Smiling Makes You Look Younger
  2. It enhances your mood
  3. It’s a stress reliever
  4. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure
  5. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin

Victor Borge once said “The shortest distance between two people is a smile.”

For a larger view, double click the image to expand.

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I made this artwork while doing the “Art Everyday Month” Challenge.

There are 4 smiles in this drawing.  Did you find them?  Please comment below.