The New Year has arrived and its time to make resolutions! I'm not a fan of resolutions. I think few people succeed. The resolution is either too broad or too difficult. I like the "One Little Word" concept. You choose a word and you let that be your guide/focus for the year.
Last year was about "creating" and developing my artistic voice. This year I want it to be about my business. One thing I'm terrible with is being disciplined. I know that in order to build my business I have to be disciplined and focused. I don't have a manager giving me deadlines and goals. I am the manager. But "discipline" is such an unromantic word. My artistic friends are choosing word like "soar" and "bliss". So, I turned to the Internet and a synonym finder, plugged in "discipline" and found "to grow".
The lightbulb went off and I thought "grow"! That's perfect!
"Grow" is the perfect word for me because I can apply it to all the aspects of my life I want to improve in 2013.
Grow my business.
Grow artistically.
Grow healthy.
Help my children grow.
Grow organized.
How will I apply this word into my daily life? I believe it's about choices and asking myself the question,
"If I choose this will it help me grow?"
What's your word?
In 2011 I took Kelly Rae Roberts' Flying Lessons and made lasting friendships with many creative women. We refer to ourselves as "The Fly Tribe". We continue to inspire and support each other every day even though the e-course ended long ago. Want to see what words my artist friends have chosen? Just click the link below and explore their blogs.
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I love your word!! I know this year you will grow in all of those directions!!!
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DeleteI've never been one to choose a word of the year. I tend to go more for personal mantras which allow me more breathing room and room to grow, but if I had to pick a word, it would definitely be "COURAGE".
ReplyDeleteThe courage to try new things. The courage to grow as an artist. The courage to follow this new path I've laid out for myself. The courage to step outside my comfort zone. The courage to show more of who I am online; maybe even do a few videos...
Courage is a great word! You need to embrace that for growth too.
DeleteLynda - that is a perfect word that encompasses so much. Your sweet painting is a great representation of it too--so sweet as usual. Your work makes me so happy every time I see it!
ReplyDeleteI didn't participate in the blog hop this year, but I am trying to bring more acceptance in my life and learn to release certain things more.
Jill
Thank you so much, Jill. Your support means so much to me!
DeleteLynda, I love your word - and your beautiful art. Wishing you a year of positive growth, creativity, and joy!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Wendy!
DeleteThat is a perfect word, Lynda!! Can't wait to see how far you grow!!!
ReplyDeleteUrsula, your support means so much! I can't wait to see what you do in 2013 either!
DeleteBeautiful painting, have an awesome 2013.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI can't wait to witness you flourishing EVEN MORE in business, art & Life! These two pieces of your art on here are divine. I've been watching your growth curve over this past year and I have to say this latest girl painting shows a real coming together of everything you've been learning. Beautiful!!! C x
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much, Cat. It's been so fun taking classes together and seeing your work grow! I think 2013 is going to be an awesome year.
DeleteLove it!! Here's to all your growth in 2013!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann Marie!
DeleteHi Linda! Grow is a great word it reminds me to stretch myself everyday! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sofia!
DeleteOh no, I did not know about the Flyers' word hop, I would have loved to join it *bang head on the desk*
ReplyDeleteI love your word. And I am sure you will find ways to get the discipline you need in order to grow.
You know I love you and your art <3
Hi Lynda! I love your word for 2013. Isn't it amazing to look back at how much we have accomplished artistically over the past year! I'm glad to be sharing my creative journey with you:)
ReplyDeleteI love your question at the end, "If I choose this will it help me grow?" What a great use of your word. All the best to you in the new year.
ReplyDeleteI love your word "grow" Wishing you the best for 2013!!! Your art piece is so beautiful too, much love to you.:)
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect word. Isn't that what life is truly about? Personal growth?
ReplyDeleteGreat word, Lynda! We should all keep growing, always. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! My word for 2013 is also grow! I think this is a great word and looking forward to having it inspire my in the coming year.
ReplyDeleteLove your word. So powerful for any artist and/or person. We must never stop growing!
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