Last year, my word of the year was CONNECTION. This was by far the easiest word to keep in my mind throughout the year of any word I have ever chosen. Whenever I wanted to make a decision, feel happier, seek answers or find understanding, connection was always the answer.
This has made choosing my word for this year something of a challenge – it has big shoes to fill! I am also in such a place of uncertainty with my professional life that I genuinely have no idea what this year has in store for me. The following words all sprung to mind:
- CHOICE
- CHANGE
- GROW
- NEW
- SEEK
- CHALLENGE
- BEGIN
The only problem is that every single one of these words gives me varying feelings of dread; I know in my gut they are not right.
I was reading the list Ali Edwards produces for her One Little Word workshop (which I have done in the past) and the words that gave me a tingle of recognition were less about my upcoming job hunt and more about what I want to invite into our lives for 2024. These were words like:
- MAGIC
- ADVENTURE
- BELIEVE
- SHINE
- WONDER
Whilst I love these words, I am not sure they are what I need, though. They feel like words for future years. Right now, I am filled with uncertainty and doubt. I am relieved to be free but scared of what comes next. I think my word for 2024 needs to help me stay grounded and brave.
Therefore, my word for 2024 is STRONG. I have chosen the adjective rather than the abstract noun this time focusing on what I want to be rather than what I need to have.
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