Intentional
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Until this year, I’ve never really done the whole “word of the year” thing. You know, the thing where you pick a word and that’s sort of your mantra for the year… your goal for the year… your focus for the year.
Without realizing it, I, ironically, unintentionally stumbled upon my word of the year… and the word is: intentional.
See what I mean about the irony of unintentionally coming across the word intentional? 🙂
In just the past two and a half months, I’ve really focused so much on intentionality in everything I do.
I’ve realized (now more than ever) how precious and important our time on this earth is. And even though I LOVE social media and I love technology and all that… it’s so, so easy to get distracted and let frivolous stuff get in our way and impact our relationships with our friends and family… or even affect our productivity.
So, this year it’s all about being intentional in everything that I do.
- I want to be intentional in my time with the Lord. I’ve never been good at this. I really, really need to be better about this.
- I want to be intentional in my time with my husband. Taking time to really talk. Taking time to be alone. Taking time to hang out… and NOT watch TV or be on our phones… just actually BE there and be present.
- I want to be more intentional in my time with Lilly. Taking time to really invest in her and invest in our relationship. That means putting AWAY the phone even when I’m tempted to take it out.
- I want to be intentional in my time with my friends. I treasure my relationships with my friends and I am so thankful that God has placed such amazing women in my life. I don’t want to take them for granted. Ever.
- I want to be more intentional with this blog. I take everything I share and everything I do on this blog very seriously and I want to focus even more on making it even better this year. I’m always trying to think and brainstorm of ways to improve.
- I want to be more intentional with what I eat. I’ve already made such huge strides in my diet, I don’t want to to take any steps backwards. Eating healthy foods, controlling portions, and watching what I eat is so integral for my overall health and my weight loss goals.
- I want to be more intentional in my fitness plan. I’ve gotten into a great rhythm already and I want to make sure I keep it up.
- I want to be more intentional in my Young Living business. This is something that has become a HUGE passion for me and something that I am growing in every day. My overall health and wellness has improved so much and I see so much potential. I can’t wait to see what this year brings.
- I want to be more intentional in my time with my immediate and extended family. I am feeling more than ever the importance of spending quality time with your family. Sharing stories. Laughing. Crying. Enjoying each other’s company.
What about you?
What’s your word for 2015? How are you trying to live it out? What things do you struggle with that you’re trying to improve?
Love this, Molly! My word for the year is growth and it is all-encompassing. I want to grow in so many areas of my life and work and relationships. I really enjoy picking a word each year!
This (like most of your posts lately) have really made me think . My word for the year is “strides” or more so a phrase like “take it in strides.” Work really turned my world upside down late last year and it taught me a whole new version of faith and keeping focused on the big picture and just taking the big things like throws at you in strides and not stressing out if your figurative plate doesn’t get wiped clean every day, week, month, or even year (some of the work issues I’m handling are still persisting). To an extent, it has made me more intentional with what I pick to do, but my focus is more on taking a relaxed approach instead of a harried stressed-out approach to my tasks.
I can relate to all of these! My main priority is to be more intentional in my time with the Lord right now. I am doing a bible study and the chapter we just discussed was about giving out best, but making certain things a priority and not spreading ourselves to thin. I think that intentionally giving our best time to the Lord, or spouse and our children is a great daily reminder!
Good words, Molly! I’ve been trying to be more intentional for the past year actually. Make time for friends, less internet distraction, more reading, etc.. I’m with you girl! And cute outfit. 😉 Love ANY look with a vest.
Melissa
thebeesknees-mel.com
ps- I cannot believe how adorable Lily is. She gets cuter I swear. 🙂
I love everything you said here. I’ve been trying to make goals like this too with my family. We’ve started going on family walks and being outside together every night when my husband gets home and it’s been amazing to see the difference disconnecting with the world and connecting with your family can make. I’m definitely not as great at it as I would like to be, but hopefully slow, small changes can make an overall bigger impact!
I am a goal setter but I have never selected a word of the year. I like that idea. As our daughter gets ready to enter high school next year, I am spending every second with her that I can. She is a dancer so I spend nearly 30 hours a week with her at dance, and more than 12 hours in the car traveling to her studio and competitions. I would not trade those minutes for anything! But I have lost all sense of any time for myself. I guess I can do that when she graduates(: Susan
I love the idea of having a word to live by. Lately my word has been “joy”. How can I live more joyfully?
Meanwhile, you’re looking super fabulous! That outfit is lovely on you!
Alyssa
glitterandgrey.wordpress.com