I’ve always been someone who is in two minds when it comes to
setting goals in the new year. On the one hand it’s a fresh start to a new year
so it’s a logical time for new things. On the other, it’s rather cliché, and I
don’t believe you should wait until the year changes to fix something you want
to change, you should do it there and then.
Having seen loads of posts floating around choosing a word for the
new year rather than setting specific goals, I found I really liked the idea.
It isn’t changing any one thing as such, but it sets a bit of a tone for what
you desire out of the year to come.
I thought long and hard about what my word would be, and found
myself flitting around quite a lot and not really settling on one, mainly
because so much can change in a year. When I look back to me now vs me a year
ago it’s a different person. Even more so if you were to compare me now to me
10 years ago. What I may want, need and hope for in 2020 now, might be totally
different in a few months’ time.
What I’m trying to say, I suppose, is that a lot can change in a
year, and it’s hard to pin down a singular word that will be timeless and relevant
for the next 12 months.
I want to grow as a person, nurture my positive relationships, move
away from the negative ones, progress in my career, especially now that I’m
somewhere that I’m happy. I want to keep going with this blog, constantly try
to improve it and see where it takes me. I want to get my mental health back on
track and I want to do positive things that improve and enrich my life. With
all that in mind, I finally managed to land on my word…
Flourish; to
grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way
I want to flourish this year. I want this year to be a year of
growth and improvement in as many aspects of my life as possible. I want to
adapt my surroundings to ensure a positive environment for self-growth.
Do you have a word for 2020?
I've seen so many posts on the word of the year but I really like your take on it! I can't choose just one, I was toying with the idea of "Live" but there is so much that can happen, pinning one word doesn't feel natural. I love that you got to flourish, it's a great word for your year! And I hope you look back in December and feel the change.
ReplyDeleteJordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
I really struggled to pick just one word! Pinning a single word down to last an entire year is difficult.
DeleteAlthough I think 'live' is a great one, it's adaptable and flexible for anything that 2020 may bring.
Em xx