We are more than half-way through the first month of 2019 and I that means that everyone is in the swing of the new year and getting settled back into a routine after the holidays. The first few weeks of the year are always an adjustment after a long break, and so now is the time to really hit the ground running for 2019 and setting your goals!
Last year, I decided that I wanted my 'word' or intention to be timing. As a second semester senior in college, it was hard not to worry and compare myself all the time with how quickly I was making progress on my "real-world" journey. It was important to keep in mind that everyone was moving at different paces, and I didn't need to jump at the first job or make any major decisions just because I wanted to keep up with my peers. I really tried to trust in the timing of the year, and it worked out because I ended up with a super cool work opportunity that I would not have found otherwise.
Last year was amazing, and I knew going into 2019 that it was bound to be a year full of progress and eventfulness. I was in a happy place in my life but I only wanted to grow and make this happiness even better! When I thought about my overarching goals for 2019, I kept coming back to the word invest. I am really looking forward to investing in...
+ my career path and finding the best job ever
+ growing my blog by adding resources and committing my time
+ relationships with friends and family, and making more plans
+ personal development through reading, self-care, and ongoing education
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The process of deciding my Word for 2019 was actually much simpler than I thought it would be. Here's what I did when reflecting on the previous year and determining my new goals.
1. I started by thinking back on the past year, recalling my previous word and judging how well that word served me in 2018. I was pretty happy with the word that I picked and thought that I made lots of great progress in that department during 2018, so that was great! I made note of things that I did well and things that I needed improvement on so that I could use those to fuel my 2019 intention.
2. I spent a few days thinking about what I wanted to accomplish in 2019. I struggled a little bit at first since 2018 had been wonderful and I wasn't looking to make any major changes. But, I managed to come up with things that I wanted to pursue, such as the blog growth and commitment to making plans that I mentioned above.
3. I brainstormed words that related to these topics and wrote them all down in a note on my phone. Some of my initial words included rise, reach, and manifest.
4. I wrote out a list of how each of my potential words could be used in a variety of contexts. With the word reach, for example, I wrote things like reach out, reach for the stars, and reach new heights.
5. Based on these lists, I was able to determine which word most closely aligned with the goals that I wanted to accomplish from Step 2.
I hope this helps you if you are still thinking of your word or intention for 2019 -- there is never a wrong time to start making progress on your goals! Let me know your word for 2019 in the comments below :)
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