This is kind of how my year ended. With a few exceptions, it could have been better the last six months. Health for my beloved was certainly an unplanned factor, but I could have had better control of November and December. I've been thinking about that as I decided on my 2025 Word of the Year.
Thanks to my sister, Jan for sharing this list of possibilities in her online group. I'm sharing it with you now because my word came from her list.
Now, I admit. I looked at this list for quite a while. Health and fitness jumped out at me, but I wanted something more encompassing for home life, health, and my creative endeavors (blog, studio, shows, creativity in general). I finally settled on one that I think will be an all-around great reminder for all those things. So here's my choice...
Yes. It's easy for me to get my "frogs" in a row, and then...out jump the squirrels and we're off to the races! So, I'm going back to making lists at the beginning of the week. I'll map out the things I need to accomplish; want to accomplish; and how I intend to spend time with family and friends. I really do best when I have my list journal, and when I've done this in the past, I accomplished so much more. I also kept what was most important front and center.
It's also motivating for me to be able to check items off my list(s). How about rewards for meeting goals? Like, get everything done by a certain time on a Wednesday and I can plan for a special night out with Handsome for the weekend. Or get all my important tasks done by 4:30 pm and reward myself with a special treat. You get the idea.
Have you chosen a word for this year? Are you going to? Perhaps the list Jan shared with me might help you decide, too? If you're not into this sort of thing, it's okay to just fly by the seat of your pants. I've done that, too. I'd love to know how you motivate through your days.
LOL! I looked at that list and wondered how many I could string together into one word ...(Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?) I had already chosen Joy (carry over from last year) but added Joyful Gratitude. Prioritize really speaks to me, too, for so many reasons! And I also am a list maker! Although sometimes the squirrels steal my list...
ReplyDeleteHi Lois:
DeleteI love JOY. I used it a couple (few?) years ago. It's always been my theme word, chosen because of the silent "j" in my last name. I love your addition of GRATITUDE. Perfect, really! One needn't choose a single word. ever. I'm also happy to share my squirrels. lol
Have a great weekend, dear.
xoxo
Donna
I've never chosen a word and generally just go with the flow. I have a general list in my mind that I want to accomplish but like many others those danged squirrels insist on making themselves known.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteI understand completely...about the word of the year AND the squirrels. (or sometimes opossums, in my case.)
Have a great weekend.
xoxo
Donna
Sherry of createology: I like your word! I did read Jan’s list and my word is on it. However, a dear friend Andrea in Vienna had randomly selected my word and it fits me quite well. 2025 word is HOME. I am a HOME body and my happy place is my HOME.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteI, too, can relate to HOME. I'm much too content here. I can go weeks without leaving, which is why I took the little part time job last January. Can you believe I'm already coming up on my Job-iversary? lol I love your word, dear. Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Donna
I've never chosen a word. There are so many great ones on that list.
ReplyDeleteBalance and breathe are in the forefront. Both just reminded me that this is
something I really need to do for myself this year.
I am a list maker and it's so rewarding to cross something off the list.
I must admit I get sidetracked very easily, but I still get the job done.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteI admit, I only do the word choice because I blog. Otherwise, I pretty much do what has to be done without much thought. I think it's our generation. You know, "Put on your big girl panties" and get it done. I do love those list check marks, too! I feel like I've really accomplished something when my day closes with all my items ticked off the list. Hope you have a great weekend, too, dear.
xoxo
Donna
Thanks to you and Jan for sharing the list. My word for 2025 is GYST, politely decoded as
ReplyDeleteGet Your *stuff* Together. When I saw your list, the word Journey jumped out at me. There is some "stuff" I cannot fix and just need to let go of. It's time to try a new path to a place where I can do some good.
I have to use a list to keep myself on track. The problem is when I start more than one list!
Happy New Year,
Kathy
Hi Kathy:
DeleteI love the GYST idea! lol I usually do that, but then I forget where I put it. hee hee I hope you'll share your progress throughout 2025! Thanks for letting me know your word.
xoxo
Donna