A new year is a fresh slate, a chance to start again. For many, it’s a time of reflection and an opportunity to set new goals and re-energize. One popular New Year’s trend is to a select “one little word” to represent the focus for the new year. Have you ever chosen a word for your year? Have you contemplated the power of words?

“Words- so powerful. They can crush a heart or heal it. They can shame a soul, or liberate it. They can shatter dreams, or energize them. They can obstruct connection, or invite it. They can create defenses, or melt them. We have to use words wisely.” (Jeff Brown)  This year has been full of little words that have changed our lives, both positively and negatively. (Some words, many of us may wish we could totally leave behind. Ahem, “pandemic”, I’m looking at you!) As we move from 2020 to 2021, what word or words will you focus on to build, inspire, encourage, bring joy, cause hope, help heal, and motive? Will you focus on one little word or a few little words?

Choosing one little word for the new year can help guide your goal setting and narrow your focus. It can be a constant reminder to you of what you want most out of your year. You’ve probably heard it said that you are much more likely to accomplish a goal if you write it down, right? Well, we happen to think if you DIY your one little word (or several little words), and display them where you can see them, you’re more likely to focus on those too! Our sister site, AR Workshop, even created some New Year’s Inspirational Words ideas to share with you. From pedestal trays and mini plank trays to 4 x 8″ mini signs, there are several ways to display inspirational words for 2021.

Do you have one little word picked out for 2021? What are you waiting for? The New Year will be here soon!

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