I'm back but with a different subject this time. I took a break away from layouts, just for a minute. I wanted to talk to you guys about my one little word for 2017.
I first started one little word two years ago. I chose the word Create.
I wanted to create memories, create moments, create actual projects, do so much more. I was successful. I utilized an 8.5x11 album and followed Ali Edwards through a year-long process. It was very moving and at the end of the year I was not ready to let go of create.
I never really did let it go, that first word reflects every word I have chosen now.
Last year, I chose the word Focus.
In reality, Focus chose me because that is what I wanted and I did focus ... until maybe early February. I wasn't working in the beginning of 2016 and when I did my life shifted for a turn. I started a sales job, it was very stressful and it took a lot out of me to do it.
Although it wasn't the right thing to do, I left that stressful job not too long ago. I put my two weeks in and I walked away.
Making this decision was coming. I knew in December that it was time. I was becoming very stressful, I had no time. I worked 30 hours a week, plus appointments, so it was very hard to have a day off especially since we made numbers to meet by the end of the month. Let's be honest, like everyone else, I was only there for the money...
This year, I chose the word Open.
I had a hard time choosing a word for this year. I really didn't craft the year before because of this job. It was stressful and time consuming and it was stopping me from what I loved most, crafting.
There were times when I did craft, and I loved it. I didn't have to worry about numbers or getting appointments, I did what I loved.
That sparked Open.
I want to be open with myself, allowing myself time to do what I love.
I want to be open with my fiancé, tell him how you feel and make more time for him.
I want to be open with my family, seeing them more and visiting more often.
I want to be open with crafting, more projects, more layouts, doing what you love.
I want to be open with my little business, allowing myself to take a loss here or there but not letting myself get discouraged. You have to keep going.
I want to be open with letting things go. I can get a temper sometimes, but I do not want to release that temper towards my fiancé or my family.
I want to be open with my health, allowing myself to feel pressure about it, but taking an action toward it.
I want to be open with taking actions, taking adventures, and seeing more of the world.
I want to be less open with money. I want to save more than I spend, only buying what makes me feel happy not what looks pretty.
I want to be less open with media, phones, and computers. I want to take a few hours each week and stay away from computer screens. It is a much needed break.
That is my reasoning for choosing Open. Did you choose a word this year? What was it, and why? If you haven't and you are interested, I highly recommend visiting www.aliedwards.com and see what One Little Word is like for yourself.
Until next time,
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