Hi
Happy Friday and Happy New Year. I think this is my first email to you for 2020. I still feel like I am in vacation mode, how about you?!
Anywhoodle, can you believe it is 2020?! Time sure does fly! We have a New Year ahead of us and New Decade. The sky is the limit.
We’ve said goodbye to 2019, and we’re launching into 2020 with fresh energy. I was gonna say this is YOUR YEAR. It's always OUR/YOUR Year. Every day is our day to make it a good day, or at least find something that is good or something to be grateful for.
Or reignite our passion.
Or pick up right where you left off.
Changes can me made anytime of the year, never forget that.
You don't have to wait until Jan 1 or next Jan 1st, next Monday, or some arbitrary date/time if you screw up or hit a bump in the road. I do recognize that the New Year does bring a fresh new feeling/perspective, etc or whatever you wanna call it. So, roll with it, but be mindful of how you set your goals, plans, etc.
Personally, I like having a theme word of the year - a word that I want the year to embody. Or how I will approach things for 2020.
I talked about this on my stories earlier this week and invited folks to share their word with me. I went with a theme of using the first letter of your name to pick your word.
I like setting one word instead of specific goals per se. So, when I want to achieve something that word is at the forefront, it grounds me, it pulls me back, it sets the tone!
My word this year is CAPABLE. I am Capable with a CAN DO attitude. No more "I can't do that". I will explore - CAN I do that? Yes, Candace, you can. Give it a go, give it try, I am CAPABLE.
So, I wanted to know what your word is, if you set one - it doesn't have to be based on the first letter of your name. And if you haven't yet, I have a little exercise that will help you set the tone for the YEAR.
Take a few minutes (or maybe even a whole day) to think about how you really want to live this year or how you want this year to go.
What word(s) describe how you want to feel in 2020? Make a list of words that resonate with you. What do you want to work on, or what inspires you? What changes do you want to make? Remember to work on one change at a time if there's any you want to work on.
Some possible words might come to mind as you consider all this:
Strong - Joyful - Connected - Resilient - Brave - Renewed - Grateful - Faithful - Peaceful - Loving - Inspiring - Confident - Present … there seriously are so many great choices!
Your job is to pick JUST ONE WORD that resonates with YOU and make it your theme word for the year!
It doesn’t have to be a word from the list above – this word should be unique to YOU.
It’s incredible how ONE WORD can give a specific intention to everything you do. This will help you be more present and “in the moment.”
Tips:
- Look at your word first thing when you wake up in the morning, and when you go to sleep at night.
- Post it on your desk.
- Make it your screensaver (on your phone & computer!)
- Repeat it a couple times a day.
- This habit can fall by the wayside after a few days, so keep those reminders posted!
One reason this is such an effective practice is that it’s SIMPLE.
It’s JUST ONE WORD.
Once you choose your word, I’d love for you to share that with me! Just hit “reply” to this email, and let me know what your word is!
Let’s crush 2020 together. I am committed to your Success!
Have a wonderful weekend!
In Strength
Xo
Candace
