My Word for 2011

For the past 4 or 5 years I have chosen ONE WORD to focus on throughout the year. Last year's word was POSSIBILITIES. I just tried to open myself up to new things, new ideas and thinking out of the box. Overall I think I did pretty good with this word. I began painting and exploring various art forms. I wrote more than ever while growing my Words of Me blog to nearly 200 Followers. {a big deal for me}. I also began to realize that my life is really just beginning. The possibilities haven't stopped just because I'm in my 40's. I have lots of life left...lots left to do....lots that I want to do.


This years WORD? Well, I have thought about it for the past 2 months. At first CREATE kept coming to mind. But no, I want to do more than just CREATE. I want this WORD of mine to encompass everything I want to accomplish from my weight loss to my creativity to the way I live my life. So after thinking and thinking and thinking here is the WORD that kept popping in my mind....

reinvent

1.

to invent again or anew, esp. without knowing that the invention already exists.

2.

to remake or make over, as in a different form: At 60, he reinvented himself as a volunteer. We have an opportunity to reinvent government.

3.

to bring back; revive: to reinvent trust and accountability.

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Author Lesley Garner says this about self reinvention...

"Do what you love. Do something because you really want to. You can't lose. Your passions can become useful in surprising ways. Each time you have to reinvent yourself you will find that the life you have lived is every bit as important as the job you have been paid for. What lies behind successful self-reinvention is the act of giving value to everything we have done. What should you be doing with your life? You should be doing what you think is valuable"

I chose REINVENT because I want to become a better me. I want to take a look at my life and know that I have been successful in many areas of my life and I know I can use those success's to help me find my way with future goals. I love many parts of me but there are those areas in my life that need help. In 2011 I want to become whole. I want to take my passions that fuel my spirit and fly!!

Goals for 2011

Blog:

1) Write quality posts at least 3 times a week
2) Become more active in LBS, read other blogs, comment and share ideas
3) Promote women Bloggers on Words of Me Project with "Blogger of the Week" along with interviews
4) Grow "Skinny Me" to 100 plus followers while encouraging women to feel good about who they are and where they are going in this life and to BE HEALTHY!!
5) Support and encourage my friends who blog by reading, leaving comments and promoting their blogs here {see #3}
6) Uplift, encourage and inspire
7) Post more scrapbook ideas, art journaling pages and other projects with directions
8) Write an art journaling with words e-course

Health:

1) Write honest posts on "Skinny Me" sharing my journey with others

2) Get my teeth work done as well as the tests I need to start feeling better physically

3) Focus on whole foods rather than processed

4) Cut out diet soda {going on DAY 4 without a diet soda!!}

5) Cut out sugar in my diet {gives me migraines!!}

6) Workout 4 to 5 times a week for at least 30 minutes

Family:

1) Family Home Evenings at least twice a month
2) Be kinder to one another
3) Continue with monthly menus...this helps so much when we are busy!!!
4) Take each Monday as my "Weekly Home Blessing Hour"
5) Remember Fly Lady's "7 in 2011" I can do it!
6) Continue family prayer on our knees every night
7) Take time for a family game night at least 2 to 3 times a month

Spirit:

1) Draw closer to my Savior Jesus Christ by studying His Word, reading the Ensign magazine and prayer


Art:


1) Learn and try new painting and art techniques this year
2) Take Soul Restoration starting January 11th and FINISH it!! Do every single activity!! Put the time and effort in!!
3) Share my art on Words of Me Project
4) Give a piece of art to a friend or family member
5) Take time this year to tackle the book "The Artist's Way"
6) Do another "31 Days" creative challenge here {look for this in March!}
7) Submit one piece of art to a magazine or blog for possible publication
8) Submit an article to an on-line magazine

"A grand adventure is about to begin." - Winnie the Pooh


I would love to hear about your goals and your WORD for 2011!! Please share in the comments:)