My word for the year (plus my 18 for 2018)
Happy New Year, friends! I wish for you bright and wonderful things in 2018.The word I've chosen for this year came to me quite quickly and I can see why. In 2017, I felt like I was more inward-focused. This year, I want to continue on that path but I also want to engage more with others. So, connection is my word for the year.
Around the time I picked my word, my sister mentioned her "18 for 2018" list, inspired by the Happier podcast. I loved the idea of picking specific things to do during the year and found that the list I began making was closely tied to my word for the year.So, here's my 18 for 2018:
Entertain often (focus more on conversation and less on serving "perfect" food)
Call and text friends and family more often
Schedule girls' night outs
Create or join a writing group (started on this one already!)
Submit short stories for publication
Self-publish my writing
Read the books on my bookshelf vs. buying books or getting them from the library (this is going to be a tough one!)
Use up what I have, rather than saving things for special occasions
Complete a scrapbook project (I'm so close to being done!)
Organize and print photographs
Take more videos of my boys
Volunteer with my family
Begin a meditation practice
Read something inspiring every day
Prioritize self-care over my to-do list
Follow a skincare regimen
Do a little each day, rather than a lot at one time
Celebrate small wins
Do you have a word for the year? What's on your 18 for 2018? I'd love to know.