I’ve written this blog post a few times already. Each time, it featured a different word and why I selected it. And then I deleted the entire post. I’m not sure why this year is giving me so much trouble—more trouble than it’s probably worth. It’s not like I pick a word and remember it all year. But I do like asking myself what qualities I want to manifest in the new year. What do I want to accomplish? What do I want to do more of this year?
Here are my answers. I want to manifest a good mix of fun, success, and self-confidence in 2024. I want a new job that I love to wake up and go to every day. I want to feel valued, maximized, and well-compensated in that job. I want to travel more and spend time with people I love who live nearby and far away.
Too much? Too bad! 😀
Some words for this year I came up with already were mindful and resilient. But they didn’t resonate with me like the words I chose over the years. In 2023, my word was GROWTH. 2022, it was CONNECT. 2021 was TODAY. And 2020 was BELIEVE. They all served me well. I want this word to be just as good, even if I forget what I picked by February.
So, I went back and looked at my blog posts over the last two days, listing 24 things I want to do in 2024. Find a job. Travel domestically and abroad. Read 50 books. Try two new recipes a month. If I’m going to even attempt to accomplish all of these things, I need some ambition, devotion, and positive energy.
Do you know what all of that sounds like? ENTHUSIASM!
Here are a few quotes about enthusiasm that spoke to me.
- “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet
- “I hope you dance.” – Lee Ann Womack, singer/songwriter
What do you think of my word? Also, did you pick a word for 2024? Tell me what it is in the comments and what it means to you.
XO,
Elisa
Tamara
January 7, 2024 at 2:58 am (11 months ago)Reading about your goals I thought 2024 it shouldn’t be just one but three words: MAKE IT HAPPEN 😎
And if ENTHUSIASM is the WAY to make it happen, it’ll work!!!
Elisa
January 7, 2024 at 4:46 pm (11 months ago)At one point, I considered JUST DO IT! Like the Nike slogan, but I’m such a rule follower…LOL
Bianca
January 7, 2024 at 1:34 am (11 months ago)Ooh enthusiasm is a great word! I like to remember my word by writing it into my quarterly goals. For example, you could say “Enthusiastically explore new recipes” or “Enthusiastically enjoy my work”. It ties the intention with the action. Try it out!
Elisa
January 7, 2024 at 4:46 pm (11 months ago)That’s a great idea. Thanks!
Karen
January 6, 2024 at 9:17 pm (11 months ago)I’m happy to know that someone else had trouble choosing a word for the year. I heard someone else use the term ‘aligned action’ which really resonated with me. But your word…a most excellent choice! I enthusiastically support your decision.
Elisa
January 7, 2024 at 4:47 pm (11 months ago)Thanks for the kudos! It is not an easy task, but one that I enjoy as part of the new year festivities.
Carol Newman
January 6, 2024 at 8:59 pm (11 months ago)I chose acceptance for this year. I torture myself with details that I have no control over. I also tend to drive others around me crazy. This has to stop in 2024.
Elisa
January 7, 2024 at 4:48 pm (11 months ago)Acceptance is a good one.
Phil Kauffman
January 6, 2024 at 8:57 pm (11 months ago)I “enthusiastically” endorse your word!!!
Elisa
January 7, 2024 at 4:48 pm (11 months ago)Thanks, Phil.
Melissa
January 6, 2024 at 8:47 pm (11 months ago)Love your word for 2024!! It is so difficult to choose just one, isn’t it?! My word (which I borrowed from a coworker) is DISCIPLINE, which applies to so much I want to accomplish. I just need to remind myself to stay disciplined, and that will help me to accomplish my many goals this year 🙂
Good luck with yours and Happy New Year!!
Elisa
January 7, 2024 at 4:48 pm (11 months ago)Good luck with your word as well! You chose wisely and I hope it brings you good luck.
Anna
January 6, 2024 at 8:05 pm (11 months ago)Great word! It encompasses a lot! May you find all those things this year!
Elisa
January 7, 2024 at 4:48 pm (11 months ago)TY!