I've been saying for months now that I really need a day off. Because I spend some portion of every single day working. Well, yesterday was it. After presents and breakfast, I hopped in bed and talked to a few relatives on the phone. Then I started watching movies. After an afternoon nap, I switched over to DIY and HGTV to get redecorating ideas. I have this grand plan to go through the house, one room at a time, and do all the things that need to be done (painting, repairs, organization). I'm very excited about it and I'm wondering how exactly I'm going to fit it in. But I know I'll fit it in. Once I make up my mind, my will shall be done. Just ask John.
And speaking of grand plans, I'm thinking about my "word" for 2008. For the last two years I've picked a word(s) to set the tone for the year and motivate myself. First it was "clarity". And it worked. After being immersed in caring for young children for several years, I started to come out of the fog and figure out what I wanted to do. Scrapbooking became the focus and I won an Honorable Mention in the Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame, in addition to having several layouts published.
In 2007 my word was "get serious". I know. Two words. But it was the perfect choice because my photography business took off. I still scrapbook and submit to magazines, but it's the photography that really became my focus. And a better source of income.
So now I'm mulling over a few choices for 2008. Once I settle on one, I'll make a cover page for my planner. That way, it's always in front of me, subliminally reminding me of what I want to achieve. I'll post the cover sometime near January 1.
In the meantime, do you have a word? Are you thinking about one for 2008? I'd love to know about it -- leave your word in the comments and I'll see about coming up with a little prize for a randomly selected reader.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
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oooh, I love this idea! I wonder what my word for 2008 should be? I'll have to think about that!
What a cool idea.
Mine is persevere.
I'm going to steal your idea and make a cover page for a new daily calendar!!!
Good luck in 2008!
I love the idea of putting the word right on the cover of your planner - I will try that! My word is FOCUS.
I think mine will be "purpose"..I want to live with purpose...to say no to things that just eat up my time, to have purpose in the things that do take up my time...and I love your idea of putting it on the cover of your planner...I have to do that! Thanks!
I've been thinking about this for a few days now. I'm not sure what it'll be yet. My word from last year was "create"....I'll be back with my answer. :)
Great idea. my word will be PEACE for so many reasons but especially for 2008
wow.. ummm i am thinking something like "thrive" or "focus" with the twins now.. i need a word other than "EXHAUSTION" hehehheh!
i have been thinking about my word. my word for 2007 was save. i saved a lot of time for myself this year. as for 2008 i am not sure yet. calm maybe. yes, calm.
Hmm...last year was focus for me. This year I don't think I can do focus again. Is there a word for "make the most of everything"?
Marci love the ideal. My word of 2008 is Simplify! Thanks for making me to take time and think of a word.
My word actually is BE.. I just want to BE, to exist fully wherever I am and doing what every I am doing. I always seem to be somewhere else, thinking about something else, wanting other things but for 2008, I really want to BE happy, BE here, BE thankful, just BE...
Linda
What a great idea! My word is COMMITMENT. I posted about it in my blog here:
http://tinyurl.com/26j5gd
the first word that popped in my mind was focus but i think i am changing it to "do". i am such a procrastinator that this will really challenge me. i am looking foward to this year as that means i will get stuff accomplished(finally!) ;P
I have been thinking about mine too. Haven't been able to come up with one. Hopefully before the new year.
not sure about my word yet. . .I'm leaning towards "simplify". . .last year's was "breathe". . .it went okay. . .LOL.
I HAVE to ask - what planner do you use?? I miss a paper planner somedays. . .the old Treo is nice and handy - but it doesn't lend itself to "creativity".
Hillary
My word is Steadfast.
My husband and I had a horrible, awful, no-good, very bad year last year with the only bright spot (mind you a very bright spot) being the birth of our daughter. But we've made it through and 2008 looks like it will be tough too as we finish taking care of the damage 2007 did to us financially and emotionally but I know if we stay steadfast in our goals, have steadfast faith in God and etc... that 2008 will be fine.
I love the idea of making it a part of your planner - I'll have to do that!
my word is definitly Organization without a doubt. I have got to get organized and stay organized...i spend most of my time looking and searching for what i need. {deep sigh!}
A word of the year...I love this idea! My word is "give". Thanks for the inspiration.
I'm going with 'Goals'. I'm making a short term and long term List of Goals. Making sure that I make time to review and revise my goals as my life changes.
JOY is my word for 2008. Finding joy, creating joy, experiencing joy, just being JOYful and reJOYcing (I know that is spelled wrong). Thanks for planting the seed. All the best for a JOYful 2008.
This is an inspiring way to start 2008... my word is 'willpower'
I hope to get mine back in '08
my word for 2008 is " let-it-go". Yes, you might think that this is three words, but I'm thinking that the hyphens make it into one? Any way thats my story and I'm stickin' to it. This is very all-inclusive from grudges that I've held onto for way to long to cleaning out clutter in my stuff.
i'm glad you sent out this email...i needed to meditate on my 2008 word and my goals for the new year! last year, it was 'reach' and this year, it shall be 'focus.' cheers :)
I loved this idea when you wrote about it last year and am glad you brought it up again. My word is one inspired by what we're trying to teach our nearly 5-year-old daughter: "listen". To actually stop, take a breath, and listen. Listen to my family, listen to what my body and spirit truly need, rather than to just bumble along in the same habitual make-it-through the day way.
what a cute idea! I love it!
I think my word may be "Appreciate" as in appreciate the small stuff that gets overlooked so I'm not so stressed out by life's little worries...appreciate family, friends, kids, etc.
good idea!
Oh Marci what a fabulous idea. Many words come to my mind. But the main one for me would be PERSISTENT. To keep giving to others and keep the faith and hope that they will turn their life around. I also need to be persistent in all that I do in my every day life and never think I can't accomplish all that I set out to do. Many you have a blessed year in 2008.
My word for 2008 is going to be "Enjoy". I need to enjoy each minute of every day. Sometimes I get too caught up in the bad stuff that I forget to enjoy every moment no matter good or bad.
my word for 2008 is Trust
Last year my word was RELAX, but unfortunately 2007 threw enough challenges our way to constantly test my word/attitude.
So I have my word for 2008 ~ it's PRIORITIZE. We're over the moon with the new addition coming in March, but a bit concerned about the additional work and responsibility and adapting that will obviously come with our little bundle of joy. So prioritize is it: family, love, joy and play over everything else.
P.S. You'll be getting a call in March to schedule some newborn portraits.
ok, so I've thought about it and my word for 2008 is HAPPY. Happy just being. Being with my son. Being in the world. Spending time with my husband. Just not taking anything for granted. I can picture this word really bright with polka dots on it for some reason.
My "word" - justdoit.
I'm tired of talking about it, pining for it, thinking about it, putting it off, etc., etc., blah, blah, blah. "It" is lots of things. But I don't want to even say them - I'm just gonna DO them! I like the idea, as well, of putting on my journal for a subliminal reminder. I'll do it! :)
Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for challenging me in this way. I have chosen "content" for my 2008 word. As I think on resolutions for this new year, it always involves change. I want to change so many thing - home organization (lack there of!), family attitudes, body weight, etc and will set goals in those areas. I often get frustrated and would assume my kids see me as someone who is always frustrated. Content means showing or feeling satisfied. I want my family to see me satisified with them as well as our lot in life! I can't wait to make a cover for my planner as you suggested. There are several Bible verses I even plan to incorporate to remind me that I need to be content.
Thanks!
I've chosen "completion" I didn't think I would choose a word but I really need this word. I have so many unfinished things around here and so many great ideas that I just never finish up. So, "completion" is my focus.
My word is nurture. Not only my son, but my marriage, our family, myself.
Now I'm off to make a new desktop for my laptop! :)
my word is ENJOY... relax and enjoy moments with my newborn, older kids and my husband and friends - stop stressing about little things! Thanks for the moment to stop and think...
I think I'll choose "Focus" as my word this year. I really need to find my center balance and focus on who I am and what I want to accomplish now that we're empty nesters. Thanks for the challenge. I could have come up with a dozen words...but I'll just focus on one for now!
Love and Peace in '08,
~Rox
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