How do you feel about resolutions for a new year?
Some people coach the concept of new year resolutions as goal setting. But, as important as goals are – in your personal or professional life – how successful have you been meeting those goals, or resolutions? I have to confess, that the more complex the goals or resolutions, the less of a chance I have of seeing success. What’s been your experience?
Simple is Good
To handle the lack of success with complex goals (or resolutions), I’ve embraced a simple solution:
One Word
Have you heard of OneWord 365?
It’s a simple concept – choose one word to focus on for 2015.
That’s it.
One Word.
Doesn’t seem hard, does it?
When I spoke with my children, they had their “one word”.
Robert has his “one word”.
It’s taken me a little longer to decide… but this is it.
This is my “one word” for 2015:
My focus for 2015 is to PRAISE – to praise God.
… praise Him for the new
… praise Him for the good
… praise Him for the not-so-good
… praise Him for what I’m learning (the hard way, or not)
… praise Him for what I lack
… praise Him for what I receive
… praise Him for those people I’m missing
… praise Him for the new people I’m meeting
… praise Him for everything!
It’s just one word – but it’ll keep me focused!
What does this have to do with encouraging your spouse?
When you and your spouse know what the other wants to focus on, it’s easier to encourage each other. And a one-word focus is even more simple.
Are you aware of what your spouse wants to focus on in 2015? Does your spouse know your focus?
How about you?
Have you heard of the “one word” concept? What’s your “one word” for 2015?
Leave a comment – share!
If you have a blog post about your “One Word”, then leave a link – I’d love to read your thoughts!
My One-Word for 2012 was “Connect”.
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I love that idea! Praise! I’m going to be praying about my one word.
Thanks for visiting, CeeCee! I wish you joy in pursuing your word for 2015!
I love your word! You can go in so many directions with that in 2015!
Thanks for stopping by, Bethany. It’s true – this word will provide lots of opportunities! Happy 2015 to you!
I love this concept! I am not a resolution setter, I will think of things I may want to accomplish, but I have also found setting specific, complicated goals for myself will only lead to my failure of meeting them. I found your website as a fellow Christian Marriage Blogger Association member and I look forward to seeing what 2015 brings and I feel I can gain alot through your site about encouraging my spouse 🙂
I am inspired by your one word concept, and even though the year has begun, I am going to pray about a word for my 2015.
I love this concept! It’s all about simplicity! The “one word” trying to decide between is – Grace or Hope…
I don’t think you could choose a better word. 🙂
I don’t have one word, but I do have goals and I’m plugging away.
Ah, praise! That’s a lot like the JOY I’m focusing on for 2015. 🙂 Good stuff. Thanks for linking up for #ThreeWordWednesday.
My word for 2015 is New, based on Isaiah 43:18-19. I am trusting God for a new and better job, and the time to write the book He wants me to write
Lori,
I love it! My word for 2015 is SIMPLIFY. This includes my home, my calendar, my writing, my devotions, my relationships–everything. I’m tired of looking at life as complicated. It only is if my eyes are focused on myself. When I look to Christ I realize He’s got this, and I can SIMPLY rest.
Thank you for the inspiration. I’ll definitely post about it and let you know.
Blessings,
Debi