Embrace the Word
Embrace the Word: Embarking on 2024 with One Word
Raise your hand if you’ve ever written a meticulously crafted New Year’s resolution list, only to watch it gather dust with the sparkly decorations by February. We’ve all been caught in the whirlwind of “shoulds” and “musts,” vowing to conquer gym routines, master a language, or read ## many books. But what if there was a more straightforward, sustainable way to guide your growth in the coming year? Enter the “One Word” challenge– where a single, potent word replaces the pressure-packed laundry list.
Instead of bombarding yourself with many goals, imagine choosing one guiding principle, a mantra that resonates deep within. This word isn’t a task to tick off; it’s a lens through which you view your year. It’s your North Star, illuminating your choices and propelling you toward becoming your best self.
Why One Word Will Work
- Focus: Forget the scattered shotgun approach. One word keeps you laser-focused on what truly matters, guiding your energy and intentions.
- Flexibility: Life throws curveballs, and rigid resolutions crumble. A word adapts, morphing into a powerful tool in any situation.
- Empowerment: Ditch the self-judgment of “failing” resolutions. Your word is an invitation, a daily nudge to move in the right direction.
- Intuition: Choosing your word is a deeply personal process. It taps into your gut feeling and inner wisdom, leading you to what you truly need.
Finding Your Word:
There is no pressure, no wrong answers. Choose a word that sparks a fire in your soul, which whispers, “This is what I crave in the coming year.” Take time to reflect:
- What are your hopes and dreams?
- What challenges do you want to overcome?
- What values do you want to embody?
Listen to your heart, let words dance in your mind, and trust that the perfect one will reveal itself.
Need more help?
Try Jon Gordon’s onewordchallenge.com
My 2024 word is Connect.
Building relationships in 2024 but also connecting to myself and the positives.
I’m weaving my word into the fabric of my days. I’m writing it on my calendar; I will whisper it before big decisions and let it guide my daily interactions.
Will you let go of the pressure and embrace the power of simplicity? Will you ditch the overflowing list and choose one potent word? To be your compass, anchor, and daily dose of inspiration?
Let’s make 2024 the year we truly shine, guided by the light of our powerful word.
So, what’s your word? Share it in the comments below, and let’s embark on this year together, empowered by our unique mottos!
Jenn is the IAACE Executive Director. Her passion for adult education shines through in everything she does for IAACE. You can invite her to a chat for questions anytime. Click here to book a time to chat with Jenn
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Nice Choice!
More- An HSE gives my inmates more choices, more chances, more self pride, more opportunities, opens more doors. 2024 is all about MORE for then and for me.
Tell us more! 🙂
Be…..
I think be still, be kind, be understanding, be fit, be present…
If I think be, I remind myself what I want to be in that moment! Happy new year!
Nice choice!
Serve…serve my God, my family, my community, my employer, my teammates….be more like Jesus in the new year!
Good Choice!