I know the statement “one word can change your life” is true because it’s happened to me.
Five years ago, I read Jon Gordon’s book One Word and my life has never been the same. Prior to reading the book I hadn’t thought much about the power that just one word can have on a life. After reading the book, I decided to try it out and what I found was my One Word opened my eyes to a new reality. I thought about my word all the time, I noticed things that happened in my life that related to my word. My word was everywhere. Over the years, my words have been Connect, Celebrate, Journey, and last year my word was Joy. As 2019 began to come nearer and nearer, I found myself trying really hard to find my next word. I tried out a few words-gratitude, inspire, and a few others but none of them felt right. Then, at the beginning of January my kids got sick and I missed three days of school. In the grand scheme of things I know that this shouldn’t seem like a big deal but to me it was. I was consumed by anxiety. I felt like everything was out of control. But, at the same time I knew that I was being completely irrational, I just couldn’t control my thoughts and anxieties. Over those three days that seemed like three weeks, I discovered my word. It was amazing because when it came to me I instantly felt at peace and I knew that this word was just what I needed. My word for 2019 is PERSPECTIVE. This year as I focus on my word I will keep things in perspective as I build skill to help keep my anxiety in check. I also want to consider others’ perspectives. Many times I’m quick to think that I’m right and my ideas are best. I am going to work really hard to stop and understand the ideas and perspectives of others. I also want to consider my own family’s perspectives. Many times I bark orders at my husband and kids because I have an agenda in mind and just want to check things off my list. I expect them to have the same priorities and I don’t take time to consider their perspective on things. I am excited to see what my word will teach me and how I’ll grow this year.
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