Discovering my Word of the Year

There’s always all this talk about choosing a WORD OF THE YEAR, and I am not gonna lie – I LOVE IT! 

Here’s why…

I began choosing a word of the year when I first learned about it in 2018, and I have stuck with it ever since.

Each year, I usually know exactly what I need to do to grow, evolve and keep a forward momentum. (If you didn’t know already, I am not a supporter of status quo.) Often the focus is so obvious, I simply cannot avoid it. The WORD of intention sticks out in front of me like a sore thumb.

This year not so much.

I am on the precipice of something big and brand new and so it is skewing my vision a bit, because I don’t know what to expect.

So, it brought me to look back to see where I began 5 years ago, and what my selected WORD allowed me to accomplish.

See for me, the word I choose is purposeful and often intersects all areas of my life, not just my business. WHY? Well because I am one person and I chose to STOP compartmentalizing my life a long time ago, instead choosing to simply show up as me.

 Here is my trip down memory “word of the year” lane:

2018  - ORGANIZE

·        Cleaned out our family storage unit and organized our basement with only the things we loved. After things sat idle from our 2014 move and downsize, and after spending $10k in storage fees- it was time. Besides, this stuff just sitting took up so much mental energy for far too long!

·        Cleaned out and organized the JMG DropBox Folders (6 years of drop and go = a huge mess and daily time suck looking for files).

·        Started tracking and building SOPs and Automated Systems for our redundant tasks – ultimate gain – efficiency.

2019 – VISIBILITY

·        Launched my Instagram account for both business and personal presentation

·        Hosted 8 live video masterclasses

·        Hosted my first live JMG Event – CEO Live!

·        Spent more time with friends and attended or hosted 12 networking events.

2020 – IMPLEMENTATION 

·        Launched the TO THE POINT Podcast

·        Systemized a stronger and more intentional email marketing program

·        Launched Connect Mastermind and ran (2) 5 - month programs

·        Officially launched 1:1 coaching

·        Moved out of my office space

·        Expanded support on my team

2021 – RELEASE

·        Let go of offerings that no longer benefit my vision

·        Evaluate myself, and be honest with my leadership and decision making in life and business – does it fit with my vision?

·        Discover where I am abandoning myself, so to release burdens that are not mine and identify where I am holding back to benefit others at my expense.

·        Deep dive on my business operations.

·        Stepped back and released my control of JMG to my team for 5 months.

2022 – a 2-part WORD - 6 months OBSERVE – 6 months STABLIZE

This was my favorite. After 4 years of a complete redevelopment of JMG and quite frankly of myself, it was time to observe what was working, where I made changes, settle into the new version of today and stabilize. Stabilize because there is no going backwards from here.

In this entire cycle, there has been an opportunity to establish and dream into a new vision, one I never knew possible before these years. It’s quite refreshing to look back, even in what was rubble at times. There is always something great that comes on the other side.

So, for 2023, for me – knowing the power of setting an intention for the year forward – and choosing a WORD to hold onto the purpose – I am giving myself the month of January to discover my word.

There are some big announcements ahead, and new things on the horizon. As well, I am a newer and more improved version of myself, and I am ready to lead new opportunities from this place.

I am more stable than I have ever been. I am open to what this means, though I am not sure what to expect. I know that this year I need to garner FOCUS, and be aware of OPPORTUNITY – some words I am playing around with, but I also know that I need to be PATIENT with a PURPOSE to see what is about to unfold.

I will circle back when I discover my WORD.

How about you? Do you practice this? Do you have a story to tell in respect to a WORD that led you to higher ground?

Message me! I’d love to hear about it.

I ultimately want you to achieve the greatest success (insert your definition here) in 2023! Hold steady friend.

They say this is a 7 year (2+0+2+3) - the year of TRUTH. Are you ready? I am!