Perseverance:

Embracing MY Word of the Year

I have chosen a word of the year for the past several years.   I believe that for me, it helps serve as a compass, helping guide when I make choices, actions and just taking time to think.  It helps me feel or encourages the ability to move forward when presented with challenges. Embracing perseverance helps me maintain a focus over time, even when presented with obstacles or setbacks.  It will be a reminder to myself not to give up!

Why Perseverance for me matters

This reminds me to continue to build resilience. It will give me a push to bounce back when challenges arise.  These challenges can be opportunities for growth in many areas of my life.

Helps me accomplish long term goals.  This will remind me that progress may be slow, and bumps in the road will occur but I can focus to continue to move in the right direction.

Develop confidence.  I can continue to work on overcoming difficulties, and will continue to strengthen my ability of believe in myself.

Inspiration for others: I can model through actions the process of inspiring others.  I can stay committed and focused.  This may provide encouragement to others.

Using Perseverance as MY Word of the Year

Through the process of perseverance, I can develop practical strategies to support myself.

Continue to develop my definition of my WHY.  Look at personal and professional goals.  This for me, is an ongoing time to reflect on the “WHY”.  I need to continue to maintain motivation and momentum, although I need to also understand that the movement may happen slowly.

I need to remind myself that I need to cultivate a growth mindset.  Every bump in the road, setback or times of stagnation is a time for learning and not a time of failure. Remember improvement, not perfection.

Create Reminders and find support: I can surround myself with cues, whether visual or auditory that reinforce my work.  II can find quotes, artwork, and continue to journal thoughts and ideas that are centered on perseverance. I can lean on friends and groups that align with my goals.  This will help provide encouragement and sustain my perseverance.

 A Year of Perseverance

By focusing on perseverance as my word of the year, I can commit to an ongoing journey of growth and resilience. Life’s challenges will no longer feel like roadblocks but steppingstones. I can remember that perseverance isn’t about never struggling – it’s about showing up, trying again, believing in the process, and believing in myself. As I carry and focus this word this word through this year, it will be a reminder that my efforts matter, my growth is valuable, and my determination is enough to make meaningful change in many areas of my life.