..and just like that, another year has come and gone! I still remember coming up with a Word of the Year for 2019 in all excitement and writing a blog post about it. I was swamped with ideas and had a lot of expectations from this year. Before we get into further details, let’s see what a Word of the Year means.
Word of the Year #WOTY
Word of the Year or WOTY is a single word that would help you figure out what you want from the year, your expectations, where you want to spend your energy on, or what you want to improve upon.
Many believe in making resolutions for the new year. Sadly, these resolutions remain untouched and unaccomplished as days go by. And because of this, you’d feel a sense of regret and also feel sorry about yourself for not being able to tick them off your list.
I have stopped making resolutions for about six years, and instead, focused more on having a word that would represent my year ahead. Last year, I chose the word Slay – thinking of nailing every single aspect of my life – be it health, relationships, or work. I wanted to be that Goal Digger! I wouldn’t say I was 100 percent successful in ‘Slaying’ everything. I have had my ups and downs!
| Read Word of the Year 2019 – Slay
This year when I was thinking of a Word for 2020, I was blank. I even took up an online quiz to know where my thoughts and interests lay. The word I got was Limitless which was easier to interpret as well- I was never contained in a single niche when it came to blogging for I always listened to my heart. I wrote about books, travel, food, lifestyle – you name it, I have done it. But the word just didn’t appeal to me- it didn’t speak to me and I couldn’t take it up.
Days went by…
We had gone through a terrible loss in life last month and nothing seemed the same anymore. But flipping through the pages of my planner helped me in focusing my thoughts. That’s when I finally had my Eureka moment.
As 2020 dawns tomorrow, I know what I should do. I have chosen my word for the year.
I choose ‘CREATE’ and create I shall.
Without thinking about what others do, without comparing, without competition – I’m hoping to create beautiful and worthy content for my readers and audience. I’ll also be focusing on creating a new me who is happy, healthy and who believes in myself. Oh yes, the year ahead is full of possibilities!
Wish you all a delightful and peaceful 2020!
Happy New Year!
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Love the word you’ve chosen. It’s actually full of limitless possibilities and you could slay with that too 🙂
Wishing you a peaceful, abundant and blessed 2020, Shalini and may the year ahead be everything you’ve been hoping for.
Much love,
Shailaja
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That’s a very good word! Hope you have a productive year ahead.
Thank you and wish you the same!
I like your choice, this year, of “Create” better than last year’s, “Slay.” I get where you were going with that, and it seems aspirational and exciting; but, to me, the first connotation isn’t “nailed it” but simply “kill.” And in my head, the “nailed it” sense is too akin to “perfectionism” – itself, a killing word, in my experience. Not “killer” or “killed it” in its modern “good” sense, but literally soul-killing. “Create,” though, IS akin to “limitless” (I’m happy to share that one with you, any time!) Perfectionism IS a limit – it limits us to discarding the imperfect, rather than creating something original and uniquely, beautifully flawed from it. “Slay” EXPECTS perfection in everything, and whispers, “Or else.” To me, anyway. It’s demanding and judgmental; mindlessly listening to it is something I fight, not something I need to aspire to.
I look forward to seeing what you CREATE in the year to come, and I hope that you have fun doing it.
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That’s a wonderful word to choose, Shalini. I wish you all success with it. I am sure you will create excellent content in the coming year. Happy 2020!
Love your word of the year. As creative people I think it’s important for us to ‘create’ in every aspect of our lives. Looking forward to reading more of your words in 2020.
CREATE sounds beautiful and perfect, Shalini! WIsh you the best for 2020! I am sure you will fulfill your creative dreams! Love and hugs!
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Create…. That’s a great WOTY! Love it, Shalini!
May 2020 sees you create with passion and beauty and may it be everything you wanted and more! Cheers! ♥
LOVE your choice of word, Shalu! Wishing you a creatively fulfilling year ahead! ❤
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I think you did a good job last year despite the various setbacks, Shalini. ‘Create’ is something that comes so naturally to you – you have so many talents and I hope this is the year that you showcase them. I’m looking forward to watching you and applauding from the sidelines. Hugs.
Create is a word that I can relate to you, Shalini. I am sure you will do well with your word of the year and put it to practice how you place. Good luck and know that i am always cheering for you.
hugs!
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Create is a great word! I think I had it a couple of years ago and it served me well. Happy New Year and I hope 2020 is a wonderful one!
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You did slay a lot of things last year despite the downs that you mentioned. I’m sure you will be awesome this year too. Create is a lovely word. I hope you have an amazing year.
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Kudos to you girl. The best part of writing is that you make friends whose thoughts resemble you. I like kohl, they simply beautify my eyes and brightens my day. Now that I know you are a trained classical dancer and dance has re-connected me to my soul.
Great choice of word. I agree that you should choose the word you automatically connect with.
That’s a great goal for a blogger and creator. I wish you more writing and more fun in creating content this year. Happy new year Shalini.
I love your choice of word, Shalini, and it fits you well! 🙂 What you said, “Without thinking about what others do, without comparing, without competition”, is the best way to go. Have a fabulous 2020!
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You are really creative even without choosing it as your WOTY. I look forward to more of your creative writing, Instaposts and activities that spread happiness.
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I had a wide smile as soon as I read the word. That’s a great choice for WOTY. It is something I try to do as well 🙂 And the word “Create” can transcend to other works of life too. Wish you good luck.
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Lovely word to go for, Shalini! I’m pretty sure you’re going to have an amazingly creative year with such an inspiring word! Will be looking forward to your creative journey so do keep sharing your progress from time to time. Good luck and cheers for an exciting year ahead in 2020!
Best wishes
I love your WOTY! Create was my WOTY in 2015 or 2016, and it was a pretty phenomenal year for me! I hope 2020 is absolutely amazing for you, Shalini! ❤
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Happy 2020, Shalini 🙂
Create is a beautiful word and i hope it adds to your magical powers of creating something new, something lovely everytime you set your mind to something.
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