2015 is going to be about purpose. Purpose in my speech, purpose in my writing, purpose in how I spend my time, purpose in my relationships. As I strive to live a life of less stuff, less junk, I want to make sure the things I’m allowing in and spending my time doing are for a purpose, for a reason, that is important to me.
So this year, I’m focusing on purpose.
For so long, I’d watch other people pick a word of the year and, while mildly interested in the idea, I never did one for myself. Then last year, I decided on a whim to participate. I knew what my goals for the year were so why not put those goals into focus, why not make it a declaration instead of just a hope sitting inside my head? So I chose run, for many reasons, and went at it full steam. I got to reflect at the end of each month on how things were going, what I struggled with, and what I succeeded in. It helped to keep me focused and to track my progress. I enjoyed having a word of the year more than I ever imagined I would.
And because of that, I’m doing it again. I would love for you to join me in choosing a focus word for the year. You don’t have to start a blog and announce it to the world wide web (although if you want to, I say go for it!), maybe just share it with a few close friends and family members. Maybe share it on Facebook and ask for a few people to join you in a focused year. Your word doesn’t have to be serious and it doesn’t have to be life-changing (but I’m pretty sure it will be…). I saw on Instagram recently that someone picked the word fun for 2015. What a great goal for the year.
2015 will be my year of purpose. A purposeful daughter of Christ, a purposeful wife to Chris, a purposeful mom to Ellie and Harper, a purposeful friend, a purposeful neighbor, a purposeful writer, and a purposeful runner. I’m excited for the journey.
What’s your word?
Love this. My word is “become”.
I love that one! I can’t wait to see what your year holds.
My word, for similar reasons to what you wrote, is intention. Living intentionally.
Good word, I think that could be mine as well. Thanks for sharing, Jen.
I hope to use the phrase “Progress, not perfection” to keep myself moving forward in lots of areas this year.
I love that! It’s hard to remember that progress is more important than perfection–such a great reminder for 2015.
Love purpose. Mine is expectant.
Ooh, I like that. It sound exciting–I can’t wait to see what expectant means for you this year!
I have two words- Mary + Elizabeth. I have been studying Mary and Elizabeth and their relationship. I’ve always loved the story in Luke 1:39-56. I want to extend myself to help young girls reach their God-given destiny. Every time I hear the names I get excited. I’m so grateful to God that he uses His word to speak life.
Every year on New Years Day, we say what we’re grateful for and what we’d like to accomplish for the new year. My sister blurted out “Happy Stuff” when it was my turn, so I’ll be reminded daily to do some “happy stuff!”
Such a good story! And not to be partial, but that’s my name–Mary Elizabeth–so I agree that your two words are wonderful. Happy stuff! 🙂
My word of the year is RITUAL. For many reasons, which would require a sit down discussion versus a comment. 🙂
Maybe one day we can have one of those! But I love the word, I hope it changes your life this year. 🙂
My word is FINISH! I make goals or just in general have things I want to do and they only get half done. This year I want to actually FINISH strong!
Ooh, I do that too. Good goal, Abbey!
My word is faith. Search for faith, have faith.
Love it.