Your word for 2011

[BernardandMissBianca]

In 2010 we talked about the word that would define our year. Some of the choices were as follows:

Me
Simplify
happy
believe
patience


so what will be your word for 2011?

 

[PrincessNancy96]

I put mine in my signature already!!!
It's a theme....a phrase.. a thought process:

Live, Laugh, Love & Family Blessings

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

saw that! Which was my reminder. LOL

I need a word, Just can't seem to find the right one yet.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

This year was strength and I did that well.. I took my strength when I tossed toxic people from my life (ie ex wife & othes).... now that I have NO contact with her what-so-ever my life has been full of live, laughter, love....
This year has reminded me to always count my family blessings... because they are just that.. a blessing.... while things are not always hunky dory...those bumps in the road are given to us to remind us to count our blessings!!!!

 

[Mickeyteacher]

My word is believe.
S

 

[Lisa]

My word would be grace; the grace to handle the challenges we face, the grace to deal with those who are toxic, the grace to appreciate the little things in life.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

good word Lisa!

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Lisa ~ you were my inspiration earlier last year to get rid of toxic people...
We were talking about one of Mom E's friends or something.. not talking about but mentioning that you knew someone toxic and the best thing to do is to not deal with them.... good words to live by!

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

My plan is to "Live It To The Fullest"--from something DH & I were talking about on Christmas Day. It was funny that MM2000 posted that that was her thought about the same time.

If I had to sum it up in one word, it would be joy. Not that I have to be joyful all the time, but more to FIND the JOY in everything and STOP dwelling on the negative, because it wins!!

 

[PinballFamily]

Oooooohhhh! I'm glad you started this thread, Buffy, since I've actually been giving thought during the past few days to our family slogan for 2011.

"Simplify" was ours for 2010 and it actually did seem to help us focus during stressful times.

For 2011....
Essential.

What is essential?
For our family's healthy bodies and emotional health...
Keep focusing on wants vs. needs...
Set priorities and keep checking progress!!!

 

[JandJ]

I'm going with Accept. I need to accept things I cannot change; accept change; accept where I am and know that it is a pretty good place to be.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

All great thoughts..
I especially like essential.. wants vs needs

that is very good to live by!!!

 

[wdwmickey]

These are all excellent! I'm still thinking about mine???? Maybe--Treasure each day. We could certainly use the positive thoughts around here and live for each day not for months down the road

 

[New England Eeyore]

I've got to sit with this for awhile and think about it. I really like JandJ's "Accept" though - I may have to borrow that.

 

[lovingthemouse]

Appreciation is my choice for 2011. With all the wonderful people and events in my life, I need to take more time to appreciate and enjoy them all!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I was leaning towards patience...mainly because I need to have more with my daughter. She is at that age that she and I are beginning to battle. But, I think I will go with Embrace. I think that embodies a bit more. I will embrace the good times, the differences we all have and memories we make. If I can embrace the differneces, maybe I can keep my cool more with her and power through those trying times. And, I can embrace the good times with all three kids and my husband. The four of them are my main focus. I have noticed I try to spread myself out and be attentive to many...it takes me away from the most important ones in my life and that attention is not returned. So, just like some stop sending Christmas cards to those they don't receive one from in return, I am not paying as much attention to those that don't return it! That gives me more time and energy for my DH and 3 wonderful children!! Sorry so long-winded...I think it became something I needed to get off my chest!!

 

[tinkryansmom]

I like embrace!!

2010 was grace - and not sure I have that mastered yet. I have been thinking of my 2011 word - so many choices. That can't be good!

I think I will go with Peace. To include a peaceful home and a peaceful mind. To find peace with where I am and know I am where I am supposed to be.

 

[JessicaFaye508]

frump.
deuces.
princess.
precious.
nutella.

 

[LindaBabe]

Thankful.

I will continue my Thankful '3x5 card' monthly in 2011. It has certainly made a difference in the last 30 days.

 

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I'm going to go with Strong as my word for 2011. I need to be a stronger person and not so much of a marshmallow as DS calls me. I want to stand up for myself more (I'm good at standing up for DS and DH), say no, don't let everything bother me (let it roll off my back) and be less of a wuss. Plus, there are events in 2011 for which I need to be strong: DH's job is still up in the air and DS will be graduating high school in June and going off to college in August. So, yes, Strong is my word for 2011.