One Little Word 2009 & Giveaways

My word for 2009 is DREAM. 2008 was a crazy year with a lot of set backs. I have been so overwhelmed by everything that I stopped making plans for the future. I need to start planning and focus on the fun adventures ahead.

Believe!
To believe in what I can achieve and to believe that we can survive another year.
Good luck with the opportunities to nurture in 2009!
Natalie

Hi Ali,
I've given this so much thought this year, a word that I can truly incorporate into my every day life. My word for 2009 is: CHOICE. The choices I make, whether I decide to do the things I want to or not, whether I'm pleased with myself or not, are going to be because of the CHOICES I'm making... I'm so excited about my word!

Hi Ali - my personal word for 2009 is FAMILY. I have 3 daughters who have grown into wonderful young ladies and I don't know where the time has gone. My oldest is turning 25, youngest 18 and it seems like yesterday they were toddlers. I want to really take time to appreciate the time I have with family: husband, kids, parents, siblings, cousins, etc. Life zooms by and we never know when our time is up.
Happy New Year! Doris

I think I'm going to go for 'priorities.' I know a lot of people talk about simplifying, which is kind of what I want to do...yet I think I want to focus on what is really important, not just taking things 'out' of my life. Specifically I want to think about family priorities--time together, one-on-one time, scripture reading, praying together, exercise, etc.

Nurture is a great word...that was my choice for 2008.
I'm still trying to decide on my word...EXPLORE keeps coming back to me.

Extend: this is the year i am extending my hopes, my voice, my time and my heart to others.
thank you for all you do Ali.
happy new year to all!
Sarah

My word is simplify. I love those necklaces. I am always on the look out for something with "simplify" on it.

Wow! Reading everyone's word has been inspiring. I think if I have to choose one word, it's LOVE. I have so much of that word in my life and I easily forget it. I get so caught up in the rush and insanity of my life and sometimes focus too much on what we don't have. Instead of feeling GRATEFUL (which is a close 2nd.) I need to remember all that I LOVE and all that LOVE me.
Thanks for helping so many of us focus. Happy New Year Ali!

Can I just say I think you have a dictionary going on here with all the words. Mine is actually two. Simple Happiness. With 2 boys and a husband it is important to find the simple happiness in each day.
Happy New Year!

I picked:
Accomplish
   –adjective
1. completed; done; effected: an accomplished fact.
2. highly skilled; expert: an accomplished pianist.
3. having all the social graces, manners, and other attainments of polite society.
I think the biggest accomplishment I want to see happen in 2009 is growth in my Close To My Heart business.
Other things I want to accomplish in 2009:
--moving into my very own house
--continued/improved health and wellness
--continued balance of work, family and friends in my life
--more personal scrapbooking

I was at Lisa Leonard's site earlier this week, and thought to myself, I need to order one of her necklaces, to help remind myself of my word. SERENITY. I have been having a really hard time this year just accepting people as they are, flaws and all. My goal for 2009 is to live the serenity prayer, "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Thanks so much for all the wonderful ideas you have shared - I really appreciate all that you do!

Still trying to decide between a few words...
mindful, dare, dream, live, believe. Can't quite make up my mind. :) Good luck to you in the new year.

Hi Ali. My word for 2009 is COURAGE. I need to have courage to face some of the changes that need to happen within my life; courage to follow my gut; courage to be with myself or to open my heart to let someone else in to be with me.
Happy new year!

B R E A T H E.
This will remind me to slow down, take care of the important things, enjoy life and not worry so much.
Thanks for the chance to win!

I think i will have to choose Strength. I must be strong to deal with my husbands demons that haunt us both, i must be strong to keep a positive attitude while he is out of work, i must be strong to take time for myself, my fitness, my health and my mental well being. I must be strong or i will fail.

BLOOM - Thanks for reminding me of this neat little project! :)

I've been thinking about the word "Yes" for several months now. I haven't decided for sure if this will be my word for 2009. "Nurture" may fit the bill for me, too.

Simplify......
Dianne P.

I really had to think about this. I think my word to live by for 2009 is MOXIE. My family is making bold changes for the new year and it is taking a lot of bravery to do so. Wishing you the best in the new year.