My 2024 word for the year

Each year I select a word for the year and I have enjoyed this practice since 2017. Over the years I’ve chosen:

2017: Content

2018: Release

2019: Adventure

2020: Mindful

2021: Simple

2022: Brave

2023: Creative

Some years have been a bigger success than others but I’ve always enjoyed the annual intention of choosing a word. It is also interesting to look back on previous years and the reasons I selected that particular word.

So my 2024 word this year is going to be JOY.

I’m looking forward to being aware of everyday joyful moments and not let them go unnoticed. And the quickest way to appreciate something is to slow down.

I’m prioritising my fitness which last year I didn’t make time for. After the Christmas long weekend hubby and I started going for morning walks. 1 hour outside has been an amazing way to start the day and we love it. It is 5% of the day that is being spent soaking up the morning air and spending quality time with my hubby. Our morning walks sets the tone for the day, I feel more energetic and productive and am sleeping better. Fitness, self-care and time outdoors has been sparking joy - big time.

I’ve been giving it alot of thought and limiting exposure to what drains joy is as essential as prioritising ways to find joy. I wrote something similar last year The List

Do you have a Word for the year?

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