We do it all the time: Jump in our car, choose a destination on our phones, click Directions, and begin driving, following the prompts as the program guides us to our destination. Amazing. GPS technology is an incredible tool and I often wonder how we ever found our way around without it.
In the same way that GPS is helpful for navigating our way around town, there is simple but effective tool at our disposal that is helpful in guiding us in our every day decisions, navigating life as it were, toward the kind of life we want to live.
You might be thinking of a vision board, and while those are impactful, there is another, much simpler one that can help guide you in creating the life you desire. There’s not even a special title for it, it is so simple: just choose a word of the year.
This word can be anything that appeals to you, anything that resonates with your heart and soul. Here’s a brief list of words to consider:
Adventure Health Hope
Peace Travel Sustainability
Security Friendship Trust
Growth Bold Optimism
Rebuild Expand Discipline
Wellness Balance Create
These are just of few of hundreds of options that can serve as your word of the year.
How is this practice helpful? It can guide the choices you make, so that they line up with your overarching goals for yourself. For example, if your friend invites you to accompany them to New York City for a 3 day weekend, and your word is Adventure, then that lines up with your goal for yourself! However, if your word is Security (meaning financial security), that impromptu trip and the costs involved would take you away from what you truly want for yourself.
A word of the year can serve as your North Star as situations come up, as challenges and opportunities arise. Instead of just reacting to what shows up in front of you, (a passive approach to life), choosing a word of the year empowers you to create your new year with intention and purpose.
It forces you to get clear on what is important to you, and then guides you in the day to day decisions that collectively, create your life experience.
So have I convinced you? Will you choose a Word of the Year for 2024? If you’re interested, you can have bracelets or other visible reminders of your word made and keep them front and center as you navigate your way through this new year.
It is a fun, but very effective way, to live on purpose.
If you would like some support in creating an amazing 2024 for yourself, schedule a free 30 minute call to explore how our working together will help you create the life you desire!
