It’s that time of the year when everyone starts out with new goals, new intentions, and new resolutions. For me, what carries me through the year are three words to live by. I adopted this process after taking Chris Brogan’s Brave New Year course (affiliate). Here’s Chris’ story of how he started this process and his three words for 2014: Chris Brogan: My Three Words for 2014.
Last year’s words for me were Passion, Joy, and Imagine. I definitely lived each one of those words in different capacities and I shared them with others as well. All throughout the year, I continually reflected on the words and kept them front and center. Mike Davenport, whom I met through the Brave New Year course, created a photo to keep me on course every day:
This year, my three words are:
Abundance
Abundance is often associated with wealth, but that’s not my intention for this word. Abundance is a profusion, a great plenty, an overflowing quantity. When I have abundance in my life, my heart is overflowing with love, joy, and gratitude. It is that state of mind that I want to carry with me throughout 2014.
Focus
I’m scatter-brained. Anything and everything gets my attention. One minute I will be talking to someone and wham-bam–my mind will wander off. And oh look, there’s a squirrel! No wait, it’s an alligator! Did I tell you how much I detest those reptiles? Oh by the way, before I forget, I need to interview you for my next book. Oh, I’m sorry… what were you saying?
Yeah, 2014 is the year of focus. Laser-sharp focus on the moment at hand. Laser-sharp focus on the conversations and connections. Staying on track with my business, my work, my writing, and my relationships with others.
Passion
I love this word so much I had to include it again for 2014. Everything I do centers around passion. In fact, I’m so passionate about the word that I help others unwrap their passions through my coaching sessions. I’m keeping this word front and center all year. Whenever I’m deep into my passions or helping others, the whole world just lights up. Every time I choose in favor of passion, I cross paths with some really amazing people. I want to keep that going.
