For the past few years I have chosen 3 focus words to help guide me through the year.  In 2017 I chose Thrive, Vigilant and Surpass.  I am not sure I really kept them at the forefront as much as I should have but it’s a new year and I am going to attempt to do better with my focus words for 2018.

There is always so much that distracts me.  I don’t always succeed in staying on track and that is an issue.  I want to really hone in on the words that are chosen this year and make them the center.  Not because anyone is telling me to do it but because I want to have a goal and feel that at the end of 2018 I have achieved something.  2017 was a year filled with distractions and diversions.  Life is like that, isn’ t it?

Choosing my words this year has been difficult and I am still not convinced they are THE ones but I need to choose so here we go.

Nurture : the process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something. I love that this word can be a noun and a verb.  I believe I am a naturally nurturing person but I want to take it to the next level in 2018 and really grow this side of me in 2018.  There are so many opportunities to nurture and I am going to start within my own family by showing that side of myself to them more and in different ways.

Intentional: done on purpose; deliberate. This is a repeat word that I focused on several years ago but I feel the need to revisit it.  I tend to flit around from thing to thing, project to project and I want to focus more on being intentional in all of my activities.  Whether it is this blog and providing good content to my readers or simply following through on cleaning out those closets and drawers it all matters.  This is the year to focus and really be purposeful and deliberate in my actions.

Breathe :to pause and rest before continuing, to feel free of restraint.   This is one I love.  It goes along with my “BE” word from before but will allow me to stop and think, rest and reflect before jumping into something headfirst.   I have found myself in that position lately.  I want to solve problems and issues so I come up with what “I” think is a wonderful idea, execute it and then realize that it really is not the best thing for the situation. In 2018 I am going to strive to be more mindful by taking time to step back, breathe and  re -evaluate before I take action.

So there you have them.  My three words for 2018.  Do you choose a focus word or words?  I know many of you do.  Please share them with me in the comments section so I can encourage you this year with your words.  All comments this month will go to support our Comments for a Cause – Cooperative Christian Ministry.  You can read about that by clicking on the highlighted text.

I usually pick a song as well and this year I chose “Beautiful Things” by Gungor.  We are all beautiful.  In so many ways.  Don’t ever forget that.  There is always hope that something good will come out of what seems to be bad.  (Side note:  I rode a shuttle bus to the airport with them once.  Another brush with fame.)

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