One Word 2016

One Word for 2016

For the last three years I’ve chosen one word to focus on during the year.

In 2013 I chose the word SEIZE. I was working towards a big goal at work and I wanted a word to help me stay focused on that goal. I looked for the opportunities each day to reach that goal. The goal was reached! I found that this one word also applied to other areas of my life as well.

My one word found me in 2014 with the word TRUST. Life is full of changes and that year I focused on trusting God in everything. It’s a lifelong process but I certainly learned a lot that year through many changes and decisions!

For 2015 I chose the word INSPIRE. I wanted to inspire my employees to reach their goals and inspire others to live life fully. There were two major changes in my job and I had the opportunity to work with many more people than I normally would in a year. Whether I inspired anyone or not isn’t for me to know but I enjoyed the journey.

As 2016 arrives I’ve contemplated what I want to achieve in this New Year. Who do I want to be? Where do I want to be? How do I choose one word to describe that?

Many words came to mind…persist, finish, complete, discipline, surrender…but none of them really fit this year or the direction I want to go. But I finally found the word.

INTENTIONAL

What a powerful word! Be intentional in everything you do…time management, getting fit, reading the Bible, organization, time with friends and family, and living life to the fullest!

I’m excited to see how 2016 goes and how this word impacts my choices and actions. God already knows everything to come in the new year and for that I am very thankful!

Keep God first in your life and follow His will for you in 2016. Happy New Year everyone!

 Linda