2021: * Deep exhale* We made it. I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to leave a year in the dust as badly as 2020. Ironically my word for 2020 was “Control” L.O.L. I’ve had ample time to reflect this last year on my needs and goals and what I really want in all aspects of my life. Today I’m sharing my word for the year and why I’m setting intentions instead of goals.

My word for 2020 is Nourish. I stopped making resolutions because I never kept them. Then I decided to make goals instead but once again never met them. I finally had the epiphany that I needed to make intentions. Intentions require more thought and more of a why behind them. Here are a few intentions I’ve set versus aimless goals.

Resolution: I will read 31 books this year. Intention: I will rediscover my love of reading.

11 year old me would be so disappointed in how little 30 year old me reads. There was a time I would go to the library, check out as many books as I could carry, and read all said books in a week. I want to find that joy and excitement in reading again. I miss that. I want to dive deep into a story and not want to put my book down.

Resolution: I will workout 3x a week consistently. Intention: I will move my body for strength, care, and longevity.

When I started my current job last fall my workouts went sideways so quickly. Trying to balance a new job, a new schedule, wfh, and working out was just too much. I kind of gave up, and I regret that. I’m ready to dive back in and make the time to move my body. It relaxes me, it makes me feel strong and capable and that’s important to me.

Resolution: I will meditate everyday. Intention: I will meditate to find stillness and calm amongst chaos.

2020 was widely chaotic and for the most part I felt like so many things were out of my control and there wasn’t much I could do. I know I’m not alone when I say that I spent most of the year distracted and anxious. My mental health is important to me, and I’ve found that meditation helps me feel centered. I bought a subscription to Headspace, and I’ve been doing the basics course. I want to make it part of my daily routine.

So back to my word of the year. Nourish. It encompasses what I need. To nourish myself. To nourish my business. Nourish the things that I’m passionate about. Nourish my body. Nourish my mind. Feed the things that I want to grow and blossom. There is an old proverb about the good wolf and the bad wolf fighting inside of a child. The one that you feed wins. So this year I am choosing to feed the things that I want to win. I hope this helped you if your setting intentions, and if you set a word for the year please share!