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Post by mom on Dec 21, 2015 2:37:26 GMT
2016 is almost here (crazy, I know!)
Have you thought about what your word will be?
I have considered several (story, live) but have finally settled on work as my word.
What about you? Whats your word?
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 21, 2015 3:10:41 GMT
I have one. I don't use it for scrapbooking though. I guess it would work with that though. My word is finish. It helps me keep my house picked up and my errands on track. If I have something in my hands I don't set it down until it is exactly where it needs to go. I started this in about October and have decided to keep it through 2016.
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Post by mom on Dec 21, 2015 3:23:42 GMT
Thats a great word!
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Post by camcas on Dec 21, 2015 4:06:02 GMT
you know - as I opened this thread I thought.....finish-as in what i started...and there it is ...an omen perhaps!?
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Post by nicolemann9 on Dec 21, 2015 5:10:02 GMT
This is my first year doing OLW. It's never really appealed to me, but for some reason, the last few months I've really been drawn to the word CHOOSE. Lately I've found myself in the habit of feeling out of control, and blaming other people/things for how I am feeling, so I just really need to remind myself to choose to be positive, choose to react to things differently, choose to change my way of thinking/thought patterns. I need to remind myself that I am the one that affects how I feel and think. I mean, choose can be used in almost every thing you do in a day... everything is a choice in some way, but my attitude/reactions are going to be my main focus. Can't wait to get started in Ali's workshop. I've already been trying to remind myself daily as things come up and have been seeing a slight difference in my overall attitude  |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Dec 21, 2015 9:09:56 GMT
I don't normally choose a word (the last time I did was 2009) but I've decided it's time so I'm going with Simplify. I want to simplify my home and my scrapping and my life so although I don't do Ali's class I'll still use the word to guide my decisions over the next 12 months.
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Post by bethquiroz on Dec 21, 2015 15:15:09 GMT
I feel like I'm drawn to the word "peace." This year has been a really tough year for me - my brother passed away and my father-in-law is in a bad state right now. I desperately can use some peace in my life!
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Post by mrsloafbot on Dec 21, 2015 15:28:48 GMT
This is the first year I am taking Ali's class. My word is BALANCE. I need balance in my life (work, health, schedule, etc).
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Post by nicole2112 on Dec 21, 2015 16:01:12 GMT
I'm taking the class but haven't decided on my word yet. Discipline was my word for 2015 and it definitely was at the forefront of my mind throughout the year.
I'm toying with the words Bold (in your decisions and your actions) and Faith (spiritual and in myself). I am leaning toward faith.
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Post by breetheflea on Dec 21, 2015 16:12:41 GMT
I haven't decided exactly which one but something related to writing/words and reading. I want to finish (and publish eventually) my NaNoWriMo novel, want to write ideas down before I forget (by carrying a notebook and pen with me everywhere) and my reading life this year was not so great due to finally letting DH put a TV in our bedroom (I read before bed ) and a string of books that could not keep my attention.
So words would cover all of those ideas, but the word WRITE sounds/looks better to me...
Last years word was ADVENTURE and it was fun, this year I want a word that is more...mental? maybe.
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Post by freeatlast on Dec 21, 2015 17:04:23 GMT
My word this year was COMLETE and I choose it because I'm really good at starting things, not so good at finishing them.
In 2016 I will be continuing that theme with FOCUS to keep the number of things that I start to a more manageable number so that I may actually complete them. FOCUS will also force me to prioritize and work on the meaningful.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2015 19:08:02 GMT
I don't normally choose a word (the last time I did was 2009) but I've decided it's time so I'm going with Simplify. I want to simplify my home and my scrapping and my life so although I don't do Ali's class I'll still use the word to guide my decisions over the next 12 months. This is my word too. And for the exact reasons! |
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Post by Frazzled Mom on Dec 21, 2015 21:19:28 GMT
I never used to understand when people would say their word picked them, but that's what happened to me this year. I've had a really rough year and am struggling on so many levels right now. The word that keeps presenting itself to me is "forward".
At first, I rejected it - it didn't appeal to me AT ALL. (I'm more of the wallow-in-the-past, pessimist type.) But the word wouldn't go away and I started to think about what it could mean: looking forward, moving forward, paying it forward, etc. I've decided to go for it.
So my word for 2016 is FORWARD.
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 21, 2015 21:34:03 GMT
you know - as I opened this thread I thought.....finish-as in what i started...and there it is ...an omen perhaps!? Insert ghost noise. Ooooooohooooo. |
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Post by mom on Dec 22, 2015 4:05:36 GMT
I never used to understand when people would say their word picked them, but that's what happened to me this year. I've had a really rough year and am struggling on so many levels right now. The word that keeps presenting itself to me is "forward". At first, I rejected it - it didn't appeal to me AT ALL. (I'm more of the wallow-in-the-past, pessimist type.) But the word wouldn't go away and I started to think about what it could mean: looking forward, moving forward, paying it forward, etc. I've decided to go for it. So my word for 2016 is FORWARD. sounds like you have a great word! |
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Post by nancydrew on Dec 22, 2015 11:37:31 GMT
I never used to understand when people would say their word picked them, but that's what happened to me this year. I've had a really rough year and am struggling on so many levels right now. The word that keeps presenting itself to me is "forward". At first, I rejected it - it didn't appeal to me AT ALL. (I'm more of the wallow-in-the-past, pessimist type.) But the word wouldn't go away and I started to think about what it could mean: looking forward, moving forward, paying it forward, etc. I've decided to go for it. So my word for 2016 is FORWARD. I love this word and your meaning for choosing it. |
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Post by nancydrew on Dec 22, 2015 11:41:12 GMT
My word for 2016 is joy. After a couple of hard years everything is finally settling down and going well. So I am ready to focus on and find joy in the little everyday moments.
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Post by kellyv on Dec 22, 2015 16:15:00 GMT
2016 is almost here (crazy, I know!) Have you thought about what your word will be? I have considered several (story, live) but have finally settled on work as my word. What about you? Whats your word? i resisted opening this thread for a few days because i didn't want anyone else's word to influence what needs to be my word (if that makes any sense at all) so it is funny to me that your word is one of my top two contenders. in fact, for the longest time, i was sure the word was 'work' (right from the time that my #gettoworkbook arrived…i am anxious for 01 january just for my gtwb!) but now i am struggling to decide between 'work' and 'time' because 'time' has really been vying for my attention lately. just not sure. |
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Post by mom on Dec 22, 2015 16:30:38 GMT
2016 is almost here (crazy, I know!) Have you thought about what your word will be? I have considered several (story, live) but have finally settled on work as my word. What about you? Whats your word? i resisted opening this thread for a few days because i didn't want anyone else's word to influence what needs to be my word (if that makes any sense at all) so it is funny to me that your word is one of my top two contenders. in fact, for the longest time, i was sure the word was 'work' (right from the time that my #gettoworkbook arrived…i am anxious for 01 january just for my gtwb!) but now i am struggling to decide between 'work' and 'time' because 'time' has really been vying for my attention lately. just not sure. Thats hilarious! Work has been on my mind for awhile, but literally as soon as I created this post, another word has been occupying my mind! LOL I don't think I will post the other word just yet - I am going to let it marinate for a bit longer. |
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Post by lovinlife on Dec 23, 2015 5:25:04 GMT
My word this year was faith. It was a reminder for me to have faith in myself, others and for tomorrow that things will be ok.
For 2016 I am going to choose change. I have some big life changing things coming in 2016 and will be at a crossroads so to speak.
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Post by nana2callie on Dec 23, 2015 14:43:31 GMT
Connect is my word for 2016.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 24, 2015 2:17:43 GMT
My word is going to be TIME.
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Post by scraphop on Dec 24, 2015 4:25:49 GMT
My word is FINISH. Finish those half-done projects, begin with the end in mind, etc.
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Post by ShesaRenegade on Dec 24, 2015 14:54:44 GMT
My word this year is KINDNESS. I am typically kind to others, but not so much to myself, so this year I want to focus on being kinder to myself especially.
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Post by janeangel on Dec 24, 2015 17:02:50 GMT
I was thinking START but then my boyfriend suggested MASTERY and that feels more right than start.
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Post by wonderwoman on Dec 28, 2015 1:02:05 GMT
Determination.. Because with enough determination you can do get through anything..
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Post by marie on Dec 28, 2015 1:58:24 GMT
My word this year is focus. I have two areas i want to work on this year and i hope this word will help. This will be my third year doing OLW. I've been happy with how my previous words; persevere and breathe; have worked.
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Post by needtime2scrap on Dec 28, 2015 4:37:45 GMT
I'm having a difficult time nailing one down. There seems to be a lot of words that would fit but none feel right.
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Post by melanieg on Dec 28, 2015 4:57:35 GMT
Transformation..... there's going to be a lot of changes going on in 2016 and I have to ready myself as I'm not good w change.
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Post by myliesmom on Dec 28, 2015 8:28:14 GMT
I'm going with DELIBERATE. As in I want to be deliberate about my life, my health, my parenting, my relationships, my time!!
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