I’ve been going back and forth for a few days about what word I wanted to choose to focus on this year. I started this tradition last year after seeing some other bloggers do this and I felt like I was more successful with having a word to focus on rather than a set list of resolutions.
As I thought about where I’d like to be at the end of this year, I realized that to get there I am really going to have to challenge myself to step outside my comfort zone. Initially I was thinking of the word “courage” but that didn’t seem strong enough or all-encompassing enough.
This year, I really want to strive for humility. For me, humility represents thinking about others more than I think about myself. It means not comparing myself to others and focusing on being grateful for what I do have, instead of the material things I think I need to be happy. It means being grateful about what I am able to accomplish each day instead of belittling myself for not accomplishing more. It means striving to share my gifts to help others, despite my fears, and having the courage to not let those fears stop me from doing so.
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:29
Hill says
Such a great choice for the year!
Kate @ Like American Honey says
That is such a great word to focus on this year Kristyn! I need to do a better job of putting others before myself…I think it's a stress reliever too since it helps to think about others ahead of your own needs/desires. Happy New Year!
The Girl who Loved to Write says
Such a great thing to focus on!
Sarah Notes says
Wow; what a great resolution. I love that, for you, humility includes being content. I haven't ever thought about humility in that way before, but I think you're on to something! Happy New Year!
Kailagh says
I might have to think about this word more often. I wrote a post for this up coming week on my goals and this is one of them. Putting a word to it will be beneficial. Sometimes we do forget all the things we do have, it is nice that you are making a solid effort to change that!
xo. Kailagh
Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptions says
I LOVE this idea! My word last year was Serenity and I didn't even write it down anywhere.. Humility is a great one!
Samantha Curtis says
Great choice… love this word 🙂 I haven't decided on one yet but I think patience might be it. But that could be the hormones talking so I'm going to wait a few weeks to see haha miss you!
AmyLyn says
You picked such a great word!!