It is a new year Joy Chasers, 2016! This is a time of reflection for many of us. I’m no different. I am thinking about this year, how I’d like it to be better than the last couple of years, what growth I’d like to see in the Chasing Joy Brand, what changes I’d like to see in my social life, how I’d like to see my family grow (Baby Please!), etc, etc, etc…
This year I am trying to have a different mindset. I am entering into 2016 without expectation, with openness, and with hope. Basically I am starting 2016 with a spirit of surrender. Surrender! That is my word for this year. Surrender!
What do I mean by surrender? One of the definitions of surrender is to give the control or use of (something) to someone else. That is what I mean by surrender. I am entering this year making every effort to let go of my natural tendencies to to try and control things. I am accepting that much of what I would love to see happen in 2016 is completely out of my hands. If I find love, if I get pregnant on my own, my mom’s health, my health, how things go at work, how much you all love Chasing Joy, etc… are all out of my control. I know there are things I can do or not do that make things more or less likely to happen but ultimately there are very few if any sure things in life. So, I surrender. These things are ultimately in God’s hands and I have to trust Him to work it out.
Now I am still going to focus on some things this year. I am going to do what I can to be in a position for good things to happen. I am going to be setting some SMART goals this year but I am going to think about them a bit more first. In the mean time, I’m all about not creating expectations, being open to blessings, being optimistic, and surrendering.
My word for 2016 is Surrender.
Do you have a word or theme for this year? If you could sum up your desires or thoughts for 2016 into one word what would it be?
My word for 2016 is impact
I never did pick a word for this year. I still need to. Surrender is a good one!
I love this! Surrendering has always brought the answers and resolutions I need. Good luck!
Great word of choice! Success would be mine and my goal for this year
Great word choice, and I hope you have a great year of surrender! I don't really have a word right now, but my ultimate goal is to take everything in my life to the next level this year!
My word for the year is growth. I'm. Working on growth in all aspect of my life.
This is so true. It is so hard for me to surrender as an extremely type A person but I am working on it.
My word for this year is Trust. I'm working on learning to trust God, trust the timing of things and put more trust in myself cause I'm a self-doubter! I'm trying to GROW this year! It's only the beginning!
Hmmmm I think my word for 2016 is self-care. I have to focus on caring for my mental, physical and spiritual health this year.
That is an excellent word choice, it can play out in various aspects of your life. My word for the year is action, I plan to do instead of waiting on others to do or ask for me.
I think this is a fantastic word to choose for 2016. Mine is Health! I think I need to add yours to my list!
Happy New Year! My word for this year is transformation. Im finishing up my doctorate, will be moving into the workforce for the first time ever. A lot will unfold this year. Im nervous but excited.
Great word! My word for the year is balance. I hope to find balance in all aspects of my life this year.
All the Best,
Allison | http://www.LiveLifeWellBlog.com
I picked a word last year but this year I didn't pick one. If I had to think about something that I plan on doing though it would be action. More action less talk
I did not pick a word for this year. But I will right now…..MONEY. That is always a motivator.
I've never picked a word of the year before, I think this is a fantastic idea. I think my work of the year will be "MOVE". I need to be more active physically and I need to remind myself how important it is to move
Letting it go is so tough for me also. I want to plan it all out and try to force everything to fit within my schedule. That goes about as well as you could expect. Great choice for the year!
I could definitely stand to surrender a bit myself since I tend to be a bit of a control freak. My word for 2016 is savor since I want to make it a point to savor every moment, every opportunity and every adventure.
I think this is very smart. It makes the year seem less daunting to approach it this way.
I like the idea of using a word to plan out how you approach the year!
Excellent perspective. Creating an intention and foundation for what will come is the best way to greet the new year I think.
I love the idea of picking a word for the year. I think mine would be fearless.
I think this could be a great way to open yourself up to new possibilities this year. I don't have a word this year but I definitely want to be open and optimistic.
I didn't officially pick a word for the year, but if I had to choose one word I would go with focus. I need to focus more this year. On a lot of things.