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My word for this year is HOPE !! This new year will not be as the one we expected here ! My sister-in-law, dear friend and godmother of our daughter has been diagnosed breast cancer at Christmas and she will have her surgery tomorrow ans the start the fight against cancer... So all these "stupids" things that were in my head as resolutions doesn't have any meanings at all, the only thing that count fo me, for us, is that she will recover... so yes... HOPE ;-)

I will "listen", really and actively listen to others (and not spend the time formulating my answering comment). A real conversation takes place in words...and the attentive and accepting silence between words.

Appreciate is my word for this year - I am going to actively look for the good in every situation, be thankful for all our blessings and enjoy all the happiness that comes my way.

My word is ORGANIZE and to that end I've started with my office, throwing away lesson plans and resources that I haven't looked at or used in the past two years.

My one little word is model - as in be a role model for my son. In doing so one of the first things I'm doing is cutting out all soda and sweets. I'm want to be an good example to him.

My one little word is model - as in be a role model for my son. In doing so one of the first things I'm doing is cutting out all soda and sweets. I'm want to be an good example to him.

My word for this year is progress. As a single mother of three beautiful children, I'm also a recovering alcoholic who struggles with a severe mental illness. I rarely feel that life will be okay nor has there been much hope for genuine happiness. My goal is to strive for progress by beginning intensive therapy and learning how to play more with my kids instead of "just getting through another day". I want to live without so much fear and have more Faith. To lower my pride and ask for help when this world seems like too much or its too difficult to even get out of bed let alone to the grocery store. Through baby steps I will strive for progress not perfection- as we say in AA. I want to move forward and "progress" to a happier, peaceful way of life for myself and my children! Thank you Ali. I feel like this is sign that I am going in the right direction.

Hi Ali,
My word for the year is Healthy. My action is to continue to work out at least 3 days per week. I really am enjoying it. It's one of the brightest spots of my day! Happy New Year to you!
Barbara P.

my word for 2010 is DREAM. I saw a poster that said, "did you give your dreams a chance today?" After raising a family and all the details of life taking first place, I look forward to opening up to what was not possible before.

My word for this year is SMILE. A smile can inspire, motivate and simply make someone's day. I hope to do things every day that not only make me smile but, others, as well.

Thank you for the opportunity to win such wonderful items.
My word for 2010 is change.
Change:
-my eating habits (more whole foods less processed)
-my exercise routine (include a variety of different exercises)
-my scrapbooking approach (include more stories, more journaling)
-my dinners. More meal planning and variety.
Many things to change and improve. I just started reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin and am really enjoying it. Giving me ideas and motivation!
Happy New Year!
Sandi Dressel

Meaningful = making the most of my actions, time and energy.

My word = simplify. When I'm faced with a decision, that's one of the criteria I'm going to start when evaluating. Will this action simplify my life? I've already started with cleaning out the house/clutter/maternity clothes/old stuff that needs to be removed so simplicity can be achieved.

My word is actually 2 - Take Control. I need to take control of my health, my stress level and my personal relationships again. 2009 was a tough one - lost a job of 28 years and my father.........and I have been just hanging on. This year I am going to pull it back together - and yesterday I joined a health club to start by taking spinning classes! Wish me luck!

My word for 2010 is relationship. I´m hoping to focus more on all the different relations my life is made up from. To do this I´m going to keep an everyday scrapped journal :-)

My word is PERSEVERE; at church we are always taugh to persevere til the end... This year I want to persevere in the things I need to change in my life; I want to keep working til the end and not til February.

My word is, "ENCOURAGE"
Everyone, including myself needs a little encouragement, whether it's a simple sentence to someone or a random act of kindness to encourage someone to get through something. I find that not only does encouragement make the person feel good, but it gives you a sense of accomplishment when you know you've changed someones day by a simple word or act.
Incredible giveaways-- Keeping my fingers crossed.

FORWARD...(so hard to pick just one word, but I decided to move forward with this one!)
My first action is to put my many 4x6 photos into pocket albums for my kids to enjoy now, and then to work forward from here on full page layouts.

I'm going ti try to fit in more me/scrapbook time time the next year. With two little ones it's been hard to make time.

I'm still in doubt, but i think my word for 2010 will be PATIENCE... I really should work on that this year!