Word of the Year for 2023

I sometimes choose a few words, instead of one word.

My 2022 word is "Taking care of me".
It's been a good guide "word" for me, when things are rough and I feel overwhelmed. I remind myself to take care of me.
Whether is keeping boundaries in place, drinking enough water, having quiet time, etc.. Making sure I am okay is my top priority.

Still thinking about what I want my word(s) to be for 2023. Will post gain, once I decide.

I haven't found my word yet...

My oldest dd will be in/going to college next year, so that will be huge. I am sort of looking for a job or should be. I wrote a book and am sending it out to agents (so far 4 rejections and no bites) so whatever word goes with all of that...

This year's word was happy, and it's been OK.

I signed up for the class years ago, and my word was not the type that fit many of the prompts(it was a noun ) so I didn't get very far. I'm not sure what if I'll take the class this year or not.

ETA: the word that has been popping into my head since I posted this is: document, although record (as  in write down, take photos, not record albums) might be more fun with the icons and stuff.  

This year my word was Invite with 3 companion words and it was my best OLW year ever as I incorporated all 4 into my daily planner and Devo time and was able to really practice and apply.

Next year I am working on ideas already but nothing confirmed. Words like shine, release, and level (as in balance + align) are all bubbling up. Level has lots of meanings so I may land with it and then include 3 companion words like this year.

I have done the class a bunch of times and will probably do it again just for the accountability but I don’t think I will buy any supplies this year as I have so much already.

I don't take the class.
I choose a "word(s) of the year", to use as a guide and focus, for me and my life.

My 2023 Word of the year is "My Foundation".
My word is a continuation of my 2022 word "Taking care of me".

In the past year especially, and since the Pandemic began.......I've felt like my foundation and core is not as strong as it has been in the past.
I have floundered, wobbled, sometimes functioned on auto pilot, wandered aimlessly through the days-weeks-months, struggled with some depression, drifted.

My foundation is the core of me.
It's who I am. Heart and Soul. Personality. Psyche. My home. My finances. Emotionally. Mentally. Physically.

Taking care of my foundation:
Putting myself first. Repairing. Rebuilding. Healing. Learning. Fixing. Cleaning out. Strengthening. Self care. Doing what makes me happy. Doing what's best for me. Living my life, my way.

Protecting my foundation:
Boundaries. Limits. Saying no. Walls, if needed (to keep the toxic away). Standing up for myself. Advocating for myself.

My foundation and core needs some repair work, to help strengthen it.
It will be a work in progress. One day at a time.

I have decided on hygge. I know its not English. I know that it is probably no longer en vogue. My son, his wife, and their two dogs are going to be moving back home in a few months. I am not sure how long they will be there, or where they will be going next. I want to spend lots of time with them, I want my home to be cozy and welcoming to them, even though I have lived alone since that same son moved out 10 years ago. I am nervous and excited and just want everything to be great for all of us.

Posting, to bring it back to page 1, so Merry27 can read it. Not sure how to tag her.

Thank you! I found it 😊

I’m in, I think my word this year is likely going to be Glow. I’ll buy the class, not sure if I’ll buy the kit. I’m not crazy about Ali’s need to put her handwriting all over everything. I haven’t done it for probably ten years so I’m looking forward to it!

I found the blog post from last year with the names of all the contributors:


aliedwards.com/2021/12/one-little-word-2022-collection-preview-classroom-registration

My word came to me last week and will be LESS.

Less of me (weight)
less stuff (clutter!)
less computer scrolling (although not this board )
and less volunteering

which will hopefully lead to more creativity, time, relaxation etc.

Haha. I wrote in the other thread that I adore the folio B&w daisy print. I don’t want or need a folio but I just love it. If I buy the class I’ll have access to that pattern paper though digitally, right? Maybe that can tide me over.

I also really want the dang sticker label sheet though. I wish the items in the kit were a la cart instead.

It feels like I haven't been on the boards like forever... I had two words for this year with my main word being LESS accompanied by MORE. It went all well till abt mid/end March. My father was most of the year in and out of hospitals, which resulted in me flying a couple of times to Germany, working from there and taking care of my father was not easy. In November my father passed away. Needless to say MORE stress was the dominant situation this year. For next year I was thinking to just keep my word combination (has anyone ever done a word two years in a row?) but I already have 3.5 months finished.. Then I was scrolling through the stories revisted sale a couple of weeks ago and it came to me: I think for next year my word will be SEEK with FIND as a second. It will give me the chance to incorporated this years ideas and explore new ways too.

Also I really like the products for next year but why are there 10x8 papers and prompt papers and only a 6x8 album?

This made me laugh!! 😂

I just bought a crap ton and telling my dh that’s a Christmas gift from him. Lol

I thought I would be safe from the quarterly kits as I didn’t care for them at all last year. Ali just posted the first one…. And it’s adorable. Crap. Crappity crap. It’s probably the only good one then I’m stuck with the whole year. Someone talk me out of it!!!