Word of the year

Through many conversations and texts, I know the word of the year has gone a little viral. It seems that many of you have started the tradition and are finding a direction in the process. I love the fact that a few words on a blog, can cause a change in behaviour !!


So as the year draws to a close, it is time for a little reflection and a bit of foresight for 2016.


As a reminder, my word for 2015 was "stable"


Here is the link from January, when I announced it


Word for the Year 2015 - Stable


The word as you can see if you re read by post, came from a place of gratitude. I was happy with my lot in life and wanted more of the same. I felt lucky and blessed.


I commented that I wanted the below

I want my job to remain the same - stable

I want my home to remain the same - stable

I want my fitness level to remain the same - stable

I want my balance of my international travel and being at home to stay the same - stable

I want my relationships with my friends to remain the same - stable

I want my relationships with my family to stay the same - stable

So how did I do?

Well I live in the same house, do the same job, still exercise in way that suits me, I travelled a lot yet did not miss any meaningful events, I have had many a night out and visits with friends and have seen my family plenty. Sure there could be more contact, but I have no regrets and plenty of wonderful memories.

So hereby I claim success.

More importantly though is the impact of the word. It really acted as my compass, when choices were to be made, I called upon the power of the commitment I had made and it guided my choice. It really did. So it is with this knowledge that I start to think about my word for 2016. If it does have the power to drive behavior, then I better pick a good one. Glad I have a few days left.