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Post by mom on Jan 19, 2022 22:57:02 GMT
Ive been asked to start a MEGA thread that will be our home for 2022. If it has to do with One Little Word (OLW), then its for this thread. Having success with OLW? Share! Struggling with OLW? Also share and we can help each other out. See something awesome that you think we'd enjoy with OLW? Please, please post!
My word for OLW is PEACE. I struggle with anxiety and 'going with the flow' so this year I am working on just being at peace with whatever comes. I am struggling with setting my album up still. I ordered a main kit and they haven't shipped yet. I know OLW isn't about the products, but for me I really need to have my hands on all the things so I can get my album together. Im high maintenance like that, lol.
So what's your OLW plan? Are you already started and making progress?
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Latest shipping update:
From Ali on the FB group for OLW -
“Hey Friends! Just a quick update to let you know that a shipping container we have been waiting on has finally made it's way to the port in LA and should be trucked to our warehouse sometime over the next two weeks. Our team is working on an email that will be sent out in the next few days which will include more specific details on how we will proceed once this container arrives at our warehouse. We genuinely appreciate your patience this year. In non-covid times shipping can be confusing and frustrating and in covid-times it's been significantly worse. Again, thank you for your support!”
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jan 20, 2022 0:19:28 GMT
I don't take the class or follow any scrapbook related word prompts.
I choose a word or saying as guide and focus, in regards to living my life.
My word is "Taking care of me".
So far, I am floundering a bit. Life got kind of crazy right before Christmas.
I want to say "I am juggling a lot" but that's not quite it.
This is more acurate >> I suddenly have a full plate of various life stuff happening, and I am flowing and traveling along with the current of life, while carrying my baggage with me to be dealt with at another time in the future. Multiple things in a couple/few months time period, in the proverbial "when it rains, it pours" kind of way.....just wandering along the road of life and suddenly there are pot holes, detours, wtf?, one (or dozen) things after another, what now???, everyone needing and wanting my time and attention, etc..
My 2022 plan of "taking care of me" got temporarily put to the wayside. It is still the plan...... after I get through this unexpected "multiple things - life happens" phase.
I pasted and copied this from another thread that I posted on.
My word for 2022 is....... "Taking care of me".
Meaning....
Putting my wellbeing, my emotional health and my mental health....first.
Getting counseling(1st appt booked) to help heal, sort out and deal with some very old feelings, old wounds, some new feelings.....and everything inbetween.
Continue to rebuild my finances, which have taken a huge pandemic hit.
Making choices and decisions, that are best for me.
My inner circle is awesome.
My outer circle needs evaluating, shuffling, distancing and a couple evictions. Not everyone is entitled to or deserving of a spot in my circle and village.
Doing things that make me happy (scrapbooking, reading, walking, wandering about, etc...).
Evaluating my tangible stuff and possesions, my dreams, my bucket list, etc... A general assessment, to see what's what.
Having and keeping necessary boundaries, firmly in place.
Saying no. Not doing things I don't want to do or don't like.
Since March of 2020, I feel like my solid foundation of "me and my life" has slowly become a bit shaky and unsteady.
I need to do some maintenance.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 20, 2022 11:46:33 GMT
Mine is 1%. I thought it would be fun to habit stack each week of 2022. Many of the things I'm stacking I do but not on the regular like I'd like to. So I'm working to build them into everyday habits.
I was doing fine until my disney vacation.
January 2- 9pm bedtime. I like to go to bed early and wake up early but towards the end of the year I pushed my bedtime out later and later.
January 9- Read the Buddha's words every day
January 16-work at home in the morning and in the office in the afternoon.
January 23- reinforce past three weeks habits. And assess.
That's where I'm at so far. I need the reinforcement week to solidify my habits.
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Post by mom on Jan 20, 2022 14:42:37 GMT
Mine is 1%. I thought it would be fun to habit stack each week of 2022. Many of the things I'm stacking I do but not on the regular like I'd like to. So I'm working to build them into everyday habits. I was doing fine until my disney vacation. January 2- 9pm bedtime. I like to go to bed early and wake up early but towards the end of the year I pushed my bedtime out later and later. January 9- Read the Buddha's words every day January 16-work at home in the morning and in the office in the afternoon. January 23- reinforce past three weeks habits. And assess. That's where I'm at so far. I need the reinforcement week to solidify my habits. Thats a good plan! I like that you are building in time to reenforce them before adding more! |
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Post by mom on Jan 20, 2022 14:44:43 GMT
I don't take the class or follow any scrapbook related word prompts. I choose a word or saying as guide and focus, in regards to living my life. My word is "Taking care of me". So far, I am floundering a bit. Life got kind of crazy right before Christmas. I want to say "I am juggling a lot" but that's not quite it. This is more acurate >> I suddenly have a full plate of various life stuff happening, and I am flowing and traveling along with the current of life, while carrying my baggage with me to be dealt with at another time in the future. Multiple things in a couple/few months time period, in the proverbial "when it rains, it pours" kind of way.....just wandering along the road of life and suddenly there are pot holes, detours, wtf?, one (or dozen) things after another, what now???, everyone needing and wanting my time and attention, etc.. My 2022 plan of "taking care of me" got temporarily put to the wayside. It is still the plan...... after I get through this unexpected "multiple things - life happens" phase.
I pasted and copied this from another thread that I posted on. My word for 2022 is....... "Taking care of me". Meaning.... Putting my wellbeing, my emotional health and my mental health....first. Getting counseling(1st appt booked) to help heal, sort out and deal with some very old feelings, old wounds, some new feelings.....and everything inbetween. Continue to rebuild my finances, which have taken a huge pandemic hit. Making choices and decisions, that are best for me. My inner circle is awesome. My outer circle needs evaluating, shuffling, distancing and a couple evictions. Not everyone is entitled to or deserving of a spot in my circle and village. Doing things that make me happy (scrapbooking, reading, walking, wandering about, etc...). Evaluating my tangible stuff and possesions, my dreams, my bucket list, etc... A general assessment, to see what's what. Having and keeping necessary boundaries, firmly in place. Saying no. Not doing things I don't want to do or don't like. Since March of 2020, I feel like my solid foundation of "me and my life" has slowly become a bit shaky and unsteady. I need to do some maintenance. You sound like your plate is full! I know it can be overwhelming but try not to wait too long to take care of yourself. You can pour from an empty cup (as they say). |
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Post by mom on Jan 20, 2022 14:53:44 GMT
I ought a '52 lists' book to help see with my word Peace. I found it at Barnes and Noble and the lists revolve around the word Calm. Calm is my companion word.
I am carving out time to focus on the journal on Monday but have have found myself thinking about the journal further into the week so I go back and add in whatever else comes to mind. I have to say, I am finding it helpful. The lists aren't complicated and don't time much time to complete but its bringing to the front of my brain things that I would normally just not think too much about. (If that makes sense).
This weeks list was to list all the ways my body feels stress physically. So I made a list and wrote down that my sweet tooth always 'flares up' when I am stressed. Then yesterday I was finding I wanted candy all day which is not like me. But then I was able to recognize that 'oh yeah. Thats the stress talking' and found other ways to distract myself from eating all the candy.
They've divided the book into sections:
Be Present
Look Back
Move Forward
Release
Anyway, this is a great (easy) journal if anyone is looking for something to focus on this year.
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Post by kimba on Jan 21, 2022 17:45:30 GMT
My OLW is a mixture of AE Class, some ideas from the Happier Podcast, and 52 weeks of me.  This quote is from Elise Joy Cripe  Journal cards and a mind map   My unfinished "22 in 22" list, from the Happier Podcast gretchenrubin.com/podcast-episode/359-22-in-2022-list Kind of following the Monday prompt that AE sends out for the class:  |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 21, 2022 18:02:08 GMT
That is excellent kimba Do you find value in the class? |
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Post by Citygirl on Jan 21, 2022 18:14:25 GMT
My word is OPEN. This is my fifth year with this project.
I'm taking Ali's class this year. If I don't like the prompt I'll just use one from an older class.
I'm using a 6x8 OLW album from a previous release that I had in my warehouse (haha), the 2022 digital kit. I didn't get the main kit this year but decided to try the quarterly mini kits for the first time. I'm hoping to keep my album simple this year. Most years they fill up and become a mini PL. My January prompt is completed.
I'm also hoping to read a few non-fiction books to accompany the project this year.
I'm also using the AE rainbow folio (when I get it) to do the 52 Weeks of Me project. I've done the journaling and taken photos so I'm ready when the folio comes.
Good luck everyone!
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Post by janamke on Jan 21, 2022 20:24:01 GMT
Pretty sure I’m in. I bought the journal from Ali, may not get it until May, but whatever.
My word is less. Less stress. Less stuff. Less mess. Less time on my phone. Maybe even less me (should start a weight loss journal).
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Post by Texas Scrap on Jan 21, 2022 20:43:52 GMT
My 2022 Word is "INVITE". Last year was "Whole" and I loved it and probably was my most productive year for OLW, although I have done it for 7-10 years, the class since 2018. I really enjoyed the Folio and then class last year. This year my Christmas gift to myself was the class, main kit, quarterly kit, folio and some stamps. Still waiting for all of it to ship unfortunately. I was able to use the folio insert from one I bought last year as an extra and have been creating placeholders and doing some weekly prompts - like Ali's "what are your roles" prompt this Monday and that is keeping me engaged.
I am trying to tie together my Work with my priorities for the year, my weekly planner priorities, and my bullet journal so that everything is more connected and its been fun to spend some time this month thinking about how that might look.
Invite is all about being intentional about what I choose, include, focus on with my time. Invite is about being selective, choosing and celebrating. I am inviting: " prioritizing my well-th", "being present", and "creativity as my fuel" into my life in 2022.
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Post by teacherlisa on Jan 21, 2022 23:01:33 GMT
My word is upgrade.
RIght now, all I am doing is bitching about not having my kit lol.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 21, 2022 23:04:28 GMT
My word is upgrade. RIght now, all I am doing is bitching about not having my kit lol. 🤣me too...me too 🤣 |
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Post by teacherlisa on Jan 21, 2022 23:20:39 GMT
I have started a journal in the Day one app, and a Pinterest board so as I find things like articles or memes etc I have a place to put them so I guess there’s that.
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Post by stormsts on Jan 21, 2022 23:38:22 GMT
My word is breathe. I found myself using that word over and over at the end of last year to relax and destress. I'm having fun thinking of different ways to incorporate my word into my daily life.
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Post by mom on Jan 22, 2022 2:44:51 GMT
Pretty sure I’m in. I bought the journal from Ali, may not get it until May, but whatever. My word is less. Less stress. Less stuff. Less mess. Less time on my phone. Maybe even less me (should start a weight loss journal). One year I had 'downsize' as my word, with the same intentions as you...just less everything. That year was the best OLW year for me. For such a negative word, it had some much positive in my life. Hope it ends up the same way for you. |
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Post by lanena on Jan 22, 2022 21:56:00 GMT
My word is Magic. This is my eighth year doing OLW. I wasn't going to purchase the class this year, but the 20% off with the survey convinced me to go ahead. I'm glad I did. I'm really enjoying the class so far. I've used a binder in the past, but this year I wanted to use a notebook. I found an old 8 1/2 X 11 Moleskine stitched notebook (because apparently I am a collector of blank notebooks), so I have glued my prompts for January into the pages. I have completed the January prompts but would like to do a reflection at the end of the month using one of the pages from the digital folio. I decided not to go through the torture of ordering physical products this year, so I'll just use what I have on hand.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 24, 2022 13:04:54 GMT
I ended up on Friday ordering the OLW 6x8 album. I was totally on the fence about it when I ordered the OLW mini kit. I've been thinking about it for a month now. So I just decided to get it.
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Post by mom on Jan 24, 2022 14:36:35 GMT
I ended up on Friday ordering the OLW 6x8 album. I was totally on the fence about it when I ordered the OLW mini kit. I've been thinking about it for a month now. So I just decided to get it. I think you will end up liking it for this project. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 24, 2022 15:03:54 GMT
I ended up on Friday ordering the OLW 6x8 album. I was totally on the fence about it when I ordered the OLW mini kit. I've been thinking about it for a month now. So I just decided to get it. I think you will end up liking it for this project. I was just going to use the journal, however, I went back and looked at the mini kit because I was on the site looking to see if anything in the past two months had shipped and I decided that pieces and parts were too bulky for just a journal. |
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Post by Texas Scrap on Jan 24, 2022 15:43:49 GMT
I Actually just ordered the OLW album along with some other stuff because its a really nice looking album. I am still planning to use the folio because it worked well for me last time - and I just adhered page protectors inside of it when and where needed. I just think this is one of those albums that is super versatile and I'll regret not having it. I am still kicking myself of not getting more of the WITL yellow linen album.
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Post by Citygirl on Jan 24, 2022 16:02:50 GMT
That yellow album is dreamy. I also wish I would’ve got a second one. I keep hitting the notify button in hopes they will restock lol. They did for a little bit. Idk why they don’t make a few colorful linen albums. They always sell out. The pink one was also nice.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 24, 2022 16:44:29 GMT
I got the green polka dot album from the road trip series and I really like it. I love the size of it. I'll be able to put several camping trips in it.
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Post by mom on Jan 25, 2022 15:45:41 GMT
Does anyone else think your word could invite a whole mess of things you don't want, almost like the universe is testing you with. your word? No? Just me?
My word is peace and holy heck....I feel like the world is throwing all the bad things in life at me to see if I *actually* want to try feeling peace instead of panic, heartache, being overwhelmed, etc. Or maybe I am just noticing I should should try to find peace with certain situations. Whatever the case, I feel like the universe if making me actively try and chose to have peace in situations this week.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 25, 2022 15:58:46 GMT
Does anyone else think your word could invite a whole mess of things you don't want, almost like the universe is testing you with. your word? No? Just me? My word is peace and holy heck....I feel like the world is throwing all the bad things in life at me to see if I *actually* want to try feeling peace instead of panic, heartache, being overwhelmed, etc. Or maybe I am just noticing I should should try to find peace with certain situations. Whatever the case, I feel like the universe if making me actively try and chose to have peace in situations this week. I'm sorry for whatever is stressing you out, but yes, sometimes I do believe that when we set an intention, it does invite certain things into our life. I also believe, however, that the way we react to the stress also sends vibes out into the universe that ricochet back to us. So hang in there. Hopefully your good energy through this situation, will come back to you. |
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Post by mom on Jan 25, 2022 16:06:16 GMT
Does anyone else think your word could invite a whole mess of things you don't want, almost like the universe is testing you with. your word? No? Just me? My word is peace and holy heck....I feel like the world is throwing all the bad things in life at me to see if I *actually* want to try feeling peace instead of panic, heartache, being overwhelmed, etc. Or maybe I am just noticing I should should try to find peace with certain situations. Whatever the case, I feel like the universe if making me actively try and chose to have peace in situations this week. I'm sorry for whatever is stressing you out, but yes, sometimes I do believe that when we set an intention, it does invite certain things into our life. I also believe, however, that the way we react to the stress also sends vibes out into the universe that ricochet back to us. So hang in there. Hopefully your good energy through this situation, will come back to you. Thank you! |
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Post by quietgirl on Jan 25, 2022 16:26:12 GMT
Does anyone else think your word could invite a whole mess of things you don't want, almost like the universe is testing you with. your word? No? Just me? My word is peace and holy heck....I feel like the world is throwing all the bad things in life at me to see if I *actually* want to try feeling peace instead of panic, heartache, being overwhelmed, etc. Or maybe I am just noticing I should should try to find peace with certain situations. Whatever the case, I feel like the universe if making me actively try and chose to have peace in situations this week. This happened to me twice. My first word a few years ago, was open. That was a loaded word let me tell you. But I knew it would be challenging, and it was, but it was one of my most successful years. Joy did it to me, too. I hope your current stressful situation resolves quickly and you feel better soon. |
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Post by Citygirl on Jan 25, 2022 22:35:12 GMT
For those taking the OLW class this year.....I'm really liking the Monday message with a journaling prompt this year. I've been doing them and will likely print it out and put it in my album.
Also, the prompt at the top of the email is downloadable just an fyi.
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Post by honeypea on Jan 25, 2022 23:17:57 GMT
My word is also peace.
I ordered the OLW album, but am not intending to use it for this project. I just liked how neutral it is and really wanted the dividers. I was sort of thinking it could be a DD album, but once I got it I can’t stop thinking it looks like a wedding product.
Anyway, I planned to use an older OLW album I have from a past sale. It’s a 3x8, I think. I am on the fence with size.
I’ll be using the digital kit (just cards really, I don’t care for the embellishments in the kit at all) and using my own stuff.
I am enjoying the messages for the class.
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Post by Texas Scrap on Jan 25, 2022 23:46:51 GMT
For those taking the OLW class this year.....I'm really liking the Monday message with a journaling prompt this year. I've been doing them and will likely print it out and put it in my album. Also, the prompt at the top of the email is downloadable just an fyi. Same! I did the role prompt last week and really enjoyed it and was happy to see her prompt today. A great way to engage more with my word. |
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