What is the one word that *you* will get intentional about in 2019? Have you chosen a word to guide you through 2019? Having one word in your mind and in your heart can help you solidify new
The Oxford Dictionary Word of the year for 2018 has been named and that word is “Toxic”. Other words that almost topped the list were gaslighting, incel, and
Words hold power and I am striving to bring health and wealth into my life in 2019. I have chosen the word that I will focus on giving power to in 2019 and I am confident in and happy with my choice. I’m using the word evolve.
Definition of evolve
to produce by natural evolutionary processes
to come forth gradually into being; develop; undergo evolution:
I’m going to post my word everywhere in an effort to really focus on it. I really want my year to go differently than recent years.
I didn’t chose this hastily. I did put time into my choice. I do have strong intuition though and my choice was good for me and I know it.
I had written words that spoke to me: love, harmony, peace, health, serenity, calm, tranquility, poise, self-control, heart. Evolve emerged because it is inclusive of all of these words. My intention is to live more open-hearted, compassionate, and grounded like my favorite animal the giraffe.
The giraffe has been my favorite animal for the past few years since a therapist told me to aspire to be like the giraffe (they have large hearts because of their long necks and the need to pump their blood up to their brains) not the territorial jackal (quick to pounce and be overly critical/find fault who needs to be right). Ug, I am SO the jackal.
I have tried in the past to be calm, poised, and loving in all situations. Loving and peaceful is easy for me in most situations, but when things get tough in my closest relationships with my nearest and dearest I easily become hostile and combative. That probably would come as a shock to those that know me in work or social settings, but my family and best friends know this truth about me. I am
The most important people int the whole world to me are my family members. My actions don’t show that though.
This year I truly, truly, TRULY want to mature and grow.
My image of the year is a tree. Evolving is being grounded, connected, stable, calm, strong, and at peace, and growing upward.
My 2019 goals are sepearate from my word of the year.
My goals for the year will include different aspects of growing my main career, my blog, my fitness level, and my savings account.
Florence and The Machine The Dog Days Are Over is a wonderfully upbeat song that I will listen to and be reminded to surrender to all of the happiness that awaits me when I learn to fight fairly and stop being shitty to those that mean the most to me.
At the end of the year, you can look back and see how your word for the year made a difference in your life. Ideally, you will look back and think ‘hell yes, I did it’!
I’m going to write my word down everywhere so that it will seem into my mind, body, and spirit! (Goes to mark up arms, day planner, dashboard, computer stand, fridge, and medicine cabinet.)
Here is a good article to help you understand the word of the year selection process.
If you’d like to have a word generated for you
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If you would like to generate a Saint for the year you can do that here.
I don’t have a word, but I think evolve is a great one! I feel like it really about growing in the directions you choose, and that is wonderful!
thank you thank you beth. i’m so glad you’re here. see you on daily dog tag! love, clare
I think your word, and especially the meaning behind it, is absolutely beautiful. Whilst everyone can tend to be a jackal at times, I think it will do so much benefit for your overall happiness and wellbeing to aim to be more laid-back. You don’t need to fill your life with more stress than the average life already has; life is meant to be enjoyed! Good luck on evolving throughout 2019 โบ๏ธ
thank you for your wise words indya i think you are younger than me but wiser!
I almost want to steal your word, but mine is Uplift. as I try to uplift all aspects of my life this year specially including Spirituality from this year
combo time!! May we have a successful year and UPLIFT and EVOLVE together. best wishes!! xx clare
Great post! Love your word choice for this year. Very motivating.
thank you! i just took a peek at your webpage. i saw on your insta student. i thought it said “good student and burger lover” and thought it was neat that you wrote good student. haha grad student! rubs eyes ๐
Eek, I’ve been a jackal too! Love the word you chose for the year and wish you the best in 2019.
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oh denise, i got excited when i saw you left me a comment! i love your stuff! i thank you for your candidness and kind words. love to you in 2019. Clare
Oooh Evolve is a great one and loved reading why you chose it. Mine for this year is Rooted ๐
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annaliese Rooted is a lovley thing to focus on. you can pay special attention to your root chakra too if you like and with that goes the color red, plants, tadasana (mountain pose), and the oils clove and rosebmary.
https://www.google.com/search?q=root+chakra&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS822US822&oq=root+chakra&aqs=chrome.0.0l6.1679j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Happy 2019! Thank you for reading.
Love, clare
Love it! My Word of the year is Intentional.
alyssa you are smart. sooo many people float through life without planing. i wish you success and happiness this year! love, clare
Evolve is such a great word for the year! I didn’t pick a word this year but I’m totally on board with your thoughts here!
thank you rachel. i hope your new year is filled with joy and laughter and energizing days! love, clare
My word is simplify. I hope to evolve into a more simple lifestyle ๐
oh, Shellie, I love that. simplicity is so elegant in the home and so smart in scheduling. best wished to you in 2019! love, clare
Definitely a great word of the year. This trend has become so popular over the past couple of years, but I’ve yet to define a word for myself at the start of a new year.
thank you! i just got my Evolve framed print and i love it! happy new year to you and yours Stephanie! love, clare
I love the idea of having a word for the year. Mine is consistency! I lacked on this last year, and I feel like it cost me to miss out on a lot of opportunities.
thank you for reading Melissa. i agree. plus, habits are solidified after 21 days of consistency! happy new year! love, Clare
This is a great word for the year! Growing and evolving are so wonderful and will only bring you more happiness!
thank you so much. ๐ <3
You picked a good word for 2019!
thank you Jasmine! happy 2019!! love, Clare
Love this! Iโve picked a word and symbol and song for each new year, for many years now. What Iโve realized is they are actually choosing me and Iโm guided to them through signs, repetition and synchronicities. My word for 2019 is Enchantment. My symbol is the Queen chess piece. My song is from the film, Enchanted, โEver, Ever Afterโ.
well i hope you have a very joyful and magical 2019! that is a beautiful thing to focus on! xx, clare oh and i just listened to that song at work and am enjoying lots of happy disney songs now, thank you ๐