2019 Challenges and Goals…or the Word of the Year!
#AMonthofFaves Challenges and Goals – Reading challenges, personal goals, resolutions – how did you do? What are your goals for this month, this season or next year.
Check out Kim’s, Tanya’s, and Tamara’s goals!
I’m going rogue! We knew it had to happen eventually, yes? 2019 is decidedly goal-less when it comes to reading challenges. I’ll probably shoot for the usual 50-60 books read for the year, but other than that…zilch! I have plenty of personal and professional and spiritual goals, but the reading-specific ones have to take a backseat. Instead, let’s talk about my WORD for 2019! I’m certain it was Kim from Sophisticated Dorkiness who first inspired me to pick one little word.
1: an ample quantity : an abundant amount : PROFUSION city that has an abundance of fine restaurants
This ain’t no prosperity gospel, y’all, but it is an attempt at balance. 2018’s word, if you remember, was “relentless”. I was exactly that in 2018. I was politically driven: I volunteered, I was on the phone with my representatives, I wrote postcards out the wahoo, and I even had signs in my yard. I was relentless on behalf of my child. I have a wicked-smart ADHD baby who is rocking his schooling. However, there was no shortage of advocacy for him in 2018. There was a lot of relentlessness all around. Lots.
However, 2019, while still being politically engaged, focused, and goal-driven, also needs to have some balance in the mix. As y’all know, I’ve been writing the New Testament, and it hit me one day that “abundance” is this year’s word. Sometimes I don’t know what the word is until the very last minute, but going into 2019, I’ve known for months. MONTHS!
What does it mean live in abundance in 2019?
–Living from a place of joy and fullness
–Lifting others up
–Allowing myself to “think big”
–Embracing change
–Being proactive
–Learning and digging deep for wisdom
It’s such a positive, buoying word isn’t it? Cheers to staying afloat!
Check out participants’ goals and share your own, right here!
20 Comments
bermudaonion (Kathy)
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Andi
Thank you, Kathy! I hope your bunch had a wonderful day!
Bryan G. Robinson
Whoa. You’re writing the New Testament? Hmmm. I thought it already was written. Do you mean the NEW New Testament. 😉 But seriously, folk :), I think “abundance” is a very good word for this coming year. I don’t think I’m going to have one for 2019. I’m turning 50 this year and I think that will be its own goal.
Andi
Hahhaa! I need to pull that post in from my old blog. It’s quite a feat. I’m halfway through Luke, and it’s great, but I’m so ready for John. I think you’re right…turning 50 sounds like its own dedicated celebration and goal. 😀
Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)
I love this word! It is so joyful, but also a good reminder about life. Approaching the world from a mindset of abundance is so good, I have to remind myself of that a lot.
Andi
Yesss! I definitely do not come to this mindset very naturally. Hopefully focusing on the word will help me along.
Heather
Abundance is a fantastic word! Good luck with everything this year!
Andi
Thank you so much!
Elizabeth @Silver's Reviews
LOVE the living in abundance section…all VERY true.
Merry Christmas, and thanks for the Month of Faves fun.
Andi
Thank you for being with us, Elizabeth! I always enjoy your posts.
iliana
Happy Holidays, Andi! I love the word you’ve selected.
Andi
Thank you, Iliana! Happy holidays to you!
Akilah
Yesssssssss, I love this! I had a realization the other day that a lot of my issues w/debt, etc. come from a place of lack or constantly focusing on lack but not on the things I actually have. So I love, love, love your word! It is speaking to me. I didn’t do a word for 2018, but this may be something I want to think about before the new year hits. Thanks for the reminder!
Andi
Lord yes. I didn’t mention debt, but it’s definitely an issue for us to work through in a big way in 2019. It can be really hard for me to focus on abundance, so hopefully having this word as a centerpiece will joggle something loose in my brain and make it easier!
Natashajk
What a beautiful word for the year. I got cold chills when I read it. I will be thinking more seriously about “abundance” as 2018 draws to a close and 2019 begins. Thank you for being inspiring.
Andi
You’re too kind. I hope the word comes in handy for you, too!
Katie @ Doing Dewey
I really admire your relentless 2018 and I think living with abundance in 2019 sounds wonderful. Happy new year!
Andi
Thanks so much, Katie!
SuziQoregon
What a great word to choose!!
Andi
Thank you! I’m glad I thought of it.