One Word Resolutions for 2016

[y4m]

I read this article last year about how no one sticks to resolutions anyway, so to really create a change in your life, you should pick a word that embodies something you want to do or become, and then view decisions through that lens for the year.  Here it is if you're interested...

Anyway, my word last year was "Decide" which was about getting out of my head and taking action - especially at work.  Like not sitting and thinking and working toward a perfect product, but deciding to put something out and then doing it.  I have had it written on my whiteboard all year and it's a great gut check when I'm hesitating.  My boss noticed a big difference.

For this year, I am thinking "Be."  For me it's about being more than just my work.  It has elements of mindfulness and being in the moment, as well as authenticity and just being enough--not having to strive for anything.

Anyone else want to commit to a word for 2016?

[hamster]

I think healthy is the only all-encompassing word for me this year!

[bparkhur]

Wellness

[Pom]

Successful

ETA:  Success in Mr.P's career, success in staying calm, accomplishing all the things that need to happen in 2016. It's shaping up to be another year of major changes and I hope they are all successful.  

[tacosforlife]

I do plan to make more detailed resolutions, but I like this. And I think mine all point to one thing: Engage. It's all about being more purposeful and intentional in my life, instead of just floating through.

[monsterz]

Mindful - I want to take better care of myself and get less stressed about life. This include taking time to exercise and eat healthier.

[explorer2001]

Happy!
I am miserable when I'm not healthy so being healthy is a big part of being happy. So is fitness. I miss my adrenaline/endrophin highs from working out and feeling good within my body. Same for outlook on life, finding time to be happy and not just productive/workaholic and stressed. Also not letting other people's choices make me unhappy (radical acceptance that my family will never be who I want them to be and not letting that stop me from being happy). Boyfriend has been helping me get a start on this already so I'm looking forward to more in 2016.

[raangoli]

I was thinking "calm", however, I think monsterz is on point with what I meant - "mindful" fits well. This year has been stressful and anxiety-filled. I hope that next year is better, but with baby on the way, who knows.

I did sign up for a mindful pregnancy/birthing class after the start of the new year, so here's hoping that sets things in motion.

[ESF]

I love this idea.

I'm stealing monsterz's suggestion of mindful.

[alleinesein]

Employed

[hellonurse]

Healthy. Physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, etc. I need to really focus on myself for once!

[irene adler]

Forward

[wanderlustmom]

Slow. I want to plan less, say no, stay in more, make friendships deeper instead of new friends.

[cajunmom]

Effort.

[wesleycrusher4ever]

Content

[MNH2013]

I like two other people have said. Effort or successful. I want to put in more effort at getting heathy and also put in lots of effort to work on my career. First finish my class and then work on jobs. Of course I would like to be successful in those two things as well.

[spartyfan]

This sounds like a great idea - I think my word for 2016 will be value. Taking time to really see the value in all situations and relationships instead of rushing on to the next thing.

[FishChicks]

Accepting

I tend to be very focused on getting exactly what I want, and combative when anything gets in the way of that. It isn't good for my marriage, and it probably isn't good for my health. Since I'm having a kid this year, I need to focus on being a team with DH, and that means accepting that my way of doing things isn't the only way (even if it's the best way! ) and dropping the knee-jerk reaction of 'no' when someone presents me with an outcome I don't like.

[soso]

True.
For example, say no when I mean it and endure the temporary discomfort rather than say yes and be resentful and untruthful to my values.

[drloretta]

Positive

[MrsDarcy]

Less.

Spend less. Have less. Eat less. Be on my phone less. Have less debt.

[Marmee]

Disciplined

It's something I lack in several areas of my life...my eating, my activity, my spending of money & time. I need this & it is not something that comes natural to me at all.

[Deleted]

Organize

[flatlan]

Strong

Strong mentally and physically. I am navigating a lot of change in my life right now with getting divorced and figuring out how my life is going to look from here forward. I think being strong will help me with all of this.

[scout8]

Happy

[konapoppy]

Ambitious.

I need to aim higher and be resilient in achieving my goals. I need to focus on my career, family planning, marriage, and healthiness, and not let myself off the hook just because it is hard.

[just]

Enough.

[jerseyjaybird]

Dare.

[AAM2012]

Loving

[just]

Dec 30, 2015 20:50:03 GMT -5 jerseyjaybird said:

Dare.

I love how positive and active this is - I'm almost tempted to steal it.