I have seen a ton of people posting their “Word of the Year” for 2014 and it got me thinking. Why not pick my own word? I hate making resolutions because, ultimately, I will break them and feel like a failure. Resolutions and I don’t work. Never have. Probably never will.
But a word. A word I could make work.
Better. It’s so simple. To be better. A better mom. Better my health. Be better organized. Just be a better person.
To accomplish this, I have set some mini-goals for myself. Little hurdles to jump over that will, in the long run, make me a better person.
Mini Goals for 2014
1. Drink more water. I have always struggled with this. When I am thirsty, I grab a Diet Coke instead of water. I need to break this bad habit.
2. Get more organized. I swear I live in a constant state of chaos. I can never find my keys when heading the door. I can never see my desk. And don’t get me started about my room. When it starts bothering me, then I know it’s bad. I can’t end up on an episode of Hoarders.
3. Move it. Move it. The only time you will find me really moving is when I am chasing a runaway two year old in Target or running to grab my coffee. In other words, I need to get moving more.
4. Be a Better Mom. Patience? I have none. And there are times when I fly off the handle too quickly. I need to get that in check. Also, I want to start doing more one-on-one things with each of the boys.
By choosing a word this year, instead of making silly resolutions like lose weight, I feel like I can feel like I accomplish something. Of all the times I have resolved to lose weight, I would do well for a few months and then say “F. I.”.
But not this year.
This year I will be better.
Did you chose a word for the year?
2014 Word of the Year Carnival
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I love that! Not perfect, just better. 🙂
Hmmm… now you got me thinking. What word would I use….? Great post.
A word! I can totally get behind that. I always make resolutions and by the end of January have completely failed at them but a word I think I can do. I can make it my mantra for 2014!
Haven’t written one of these post, but great idea! Hmmm…. Love your word too.. unassuming, but powerful!
Such a great idea! Of too think of what word will represent my 2014!
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I have a word!!! Now I need to make a post and link up!! My word is PRESENT!! I want to be present in all the moments and not have half a mind somewhere else or on my phone. Just BE
You know I love this concept – and you really inspired me to do my own. Thank you!!
I decided to use my 2013 words again for 2014 since they continue to resonate with me.
Better is a fantastic word! We never arrive at perfect though we can keep working to improve what we’re doing.
Patience. I struggle with that daily. Good luck! I’m very patient then I leave my bedroom (smile).
Ummm…need to think about this! Thank you for the post!
I am such a resolution breaker (same deal at lent: I simply cannot consistently remember to give anything up). So, I love the idea of a word and I love your world. Must come up with one of my own. . .hmmmmm
I love your word. Very freeing. Don’t need to be perfect just better. Better than I was. Love that. I haven’t written my post yet about my word (although I have picked my word) so I will be back soon to post my word – Believe.
I haven’t seen any words of the year yet but what I great idea. I will have to think about what mine would be