How often has a New Year’s resolution worked for you? Instead of resolutions that measure goals, choosing a word can be more mindful and feel more nurturing.
A word can have many meanings, which means a year full of promise and more room for grace. If motherhood needs more of anything, it’s allowing grace for ourselves. Am I right?! Instead of vowing to go to the gym three times a week, giving up coffee or whatever you are measuring yourself to. Instead, choose a word to be a gentle reminder for positive change in your life.
Choosing a word for 2023
Get some help
Morgan Harper Nicholas is a writer and creative that has inspired many; she has written several books, with a new one coming out in February. This was the first place we were introduced to choosing a word for the year’s intention.
If you follow her on Instagram, she often shares words with their meanings, this post is mentioned for fun, so if you aren’t looking for a deep dive, this might help you randomly get started on making a word for your year.
Keep it simple
Grab a piece of paper and pen and start to list words. Ideally, you have a hot cuppa and time alone, but it doesn’t have to be picture perfect, just in a time you can set intention and focus.
— What do I need more of?
— What do I need less of?
Make a list of what you wish more: health, rest, sunshine, or what you want to feel- happy, vulnerable, powerful, and strong.
— What dreams would you like to nurture in the new year?
— What area(s) of your life is/are asking to be supported in 2023?
Once you have a good list, choose the three that stand out most. Review them and then narrow them down. Take a day or two until it feels right. Put your word somewhere you can see it daily to remind you.
Some words to consider
| EASE STRENGTH INVIGORATE GROWTH HOME WHOLE COMPASSION PEACE ABUNDANT CALM DIRECTION VISION CONTENTMENT | FORGIVE GRATITUDE POWER SAFE GRACE TRUTH WILD GROW CLARITY LAUGHTER ADVENTURE HEALING NOURISH |
Tell us what is inspiring you in 2023? Are you a resoltulion or a word of the year person? Share your word of the year or resolution with us? Sharing is a great way to inspire and encaouuage each other, something all moms need more of 2023.
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