2018: Word of the Year

For the last 2 years I have chosen a word to focus on. 

2016:  Present
2017:  Focus

I feel I succeeded in 2016.   I felt more present in my job, family, and life over all. However 2017 was a struggle for me.  Many things happened over the last year to cause me to struggle with things on a daily basis.  Not my family or marriage, both are stronger than ever.  There were other outside forces that tried to wreck me but I think I came out above it all after all is said and done.  I worked on ways to refocus my mind, refocus my career, and refocus my beliefs.  I'll share the tips I have tried to stay on top of my struggle throughout 2018.

That brings us to 2018. 

I'm choosing to be confident, honest, and brave.  SHINE.  I let people but negativity about myself in my head last year which then sent me spiraling down.  This year I will be turning that around and let my strengths SHINE.

What did you chose for your word of the year? Let me know in the comments!

Word of the Year: 2017

Last year I started off the year with one word to focus on.

Present.  

I really tried over the last year to be present.  To put the phone down, to not let life's distractions take me away from my family, friends, and faith.  While I was not 100% perfect, I was more mindful over the last year to be present.  I will continue in 2017 to be more present in my life. 

That brings me to 2017's word of the year.  

This year I want to focus on what's important.  It uses last year's word as a stepping stone in my life and gives me the platform to grow.  I want to focus on my family, my family, my job, and my faith.  HOWEVER at the same time I don't want to lose the progress I've made over the last year.  Focus allows me to let update my goals as the year goes on and I grow in every part of my life.  

Along with choosing a word, I also chose a verse that will help me focus on what is important throughout the year.  

Colossians 3:2 

Today is the first page of a fresh new book.  Now is your chance to write a masterpiece.  

What is your word of the year?  

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