My 2012 Word of the Year

My friend Alece has this thing…this community of people who choose one word to live by, focus on and define the year. I admit that I thought it was just a bit to simplistic for me. I prefer concrete goals with actionable steps and milestones along the way. Yeah, I’m an engineer.

But this year when buzz was spreading about people choosing their “one word” for 2012, I gave it a few minutes of thought. I’m already on a path of living very purposefully, very intentionally. That’s what this whole blog is really about. I already feel mostly full of gratitude, joy and contentedness. So what would I want to change about my life to improve it?

The word “Hustle” popped into my head. I think mostly because of how freakin’ much running I’ve been doing of late.

So why would I, someone who relishes being totally chill about everything, want to hustle? Miss Type B, plan lots of margin in the schedule, no need to get stressed out…that’s me. Well the word “hustle” does not necessarily mean to do everything faster. But it does mean to do more…to do the work…to keep the effort level up…to not get lazy and not get too relaxed. I have a tendency to get a bit too relaxed, and then I wonder why my blog isn’t growing as much or my clothes aren’t fitting as well.

So in 2012 I have promised I will hustle. I have already started that with my intense running schedule and my analytically tracking of every calorie I put in my mouth. You may have noticed a sharp increase in blog posting as well. Hustling means staying on top of  things and putting a few more irons in the fire. It means pursuing my dreams a bit harder.

It does NOT mean working so much I start to get stressed out. It means pushing just a little more while still maintaining the balance I cherish.

So what’s YOUR one word for 2012? 

Author: Sarah

Mom of three. Triathlete. View all posts by Sarah