Although I don’t make resolutions in January, I do like to choose a word to guide me through the upcoming 12 months. I’ve done this the past few years and I’m always surprised at how often my word perfectly fits with what I experience during the year.
2013 will see the launch of several projects, including a few for the house and a few for me. I think it has the potential to be a very transformative year but also one where I’m pulled in a million directions. So the word I choose for 2013 is: focus.
Focus on the goal and embrace the work it takes to get there. Focus on what’s truly important and let the rest slide. Pause, breathe, focus.
What about you? Any words to guide you in 2013? Share in the comments section.
* Inspired by WordPress’ Weekly Photo Challenge. This week, we’re invited to post a photo that exemplifies our New Year’s resolution…
Unskilled Perfectionist 
Terrific photo. No guide words for 2013 from me, sorry, I am however going to try and be more patient with people rather than let anyone upset me. I am a perfectionist and sometimes incompetent people stress me out and I get snippy rather than have patients with them. I’m trying but not making promises.
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I think we all could use a little more patience in our lives. Good one!
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I don’t really have a guide word, but I do have guiding intentions – kind thoughts, kind words, kind acts. I intend to practice. Focus is a word I would like to use to guide my writing. Thanks.
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You make a good point — intentions can be so powerful.
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Education
Perseverance
Quality
Kindness
Positiveness
But most of all . . .
Ass Kicker
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I have no doubt you will be a first-rate ass kicker this year!
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Mindfulness and concentration leads to insight. A classic Zen way of life. Focus is concentration. Wishing you success. And nice photo!
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Thanks so much.
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One great picture, one challenging word. Nice! Focus would be g… squirrel, squirrel, squirrel,
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😉
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“Why not?” … I tend to say “no” too often, so before saying “no” I will say “why not?”
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I guess better late than never, but this really would have been appreciated during my teenage years…
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Wow the photo is amazing!
I choose a word for the year too–this year it is “calm” (I may keep this one for next year too!)
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My word for the year is ‘Abundance.’ Seems like a great word to ‘focus’ on! 🙂
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