Boldly create your 2024
/Happy new year!
I am writing on January 2. Having barely stepped into this new year, it’s a great moment to consider the possibilities for the way you want to live for the next 12 months.
Ask yourself these 3 questions
Take a little time to mull over these questions. With a journal in hand, write whatever comes to mind.
You may find some things that surprise you when you let yourself listen to the deep messages in your heart.
And, do not be concerned with the “how” related to anything you think of. This a time to connect to your desires, so write down all of it — do not edit things out! (The “how” can be addressed later.)
1. Who are you ready to BE in 2024?
How do you want to step up and into the most powerful version of yourself, to show up authentically and boldly as you navigate your life? What will that look like for you?
What qualities do you want to amplify this year?
What aspects of the way you have been operating in the world are you ready to change or shift away from, so you can bring your best self to everything you do this year?
2. What matters that you want to DO in 2024?
This is a great moment to thoughtfully consider how you will spend your precious time this year.
What things do you want to do to live a life that satisfies you, that minimizes stress and maximizes joy?
What do you want to create in your life that will inform your “doing”?
Do you want to create a new direction for your career, or create new relationships?
Do you want to create expressively (as a writer, musician, builder or chef)?
What do those desires ask you to do — what actions you will take?
3. What do you want to HAVE in 2024?
Do you want to have more space and time to do particular things you crave?
Do you want to have courage, or confidence, or peace of mind?
Do you want specific opportunities?
Do you want to have tangible things like a new car, or furniture, or the resources to have a travel adventure?
Do you want to have the satisfaction of making an impact in a particular way?
A word for the year can guide you in 2024
With the insights and clarity you have, choosing a word to inspire and guide you to live your biggest, best life can keep you energized and clear as the months roll along.
I have shared my process for choosing a word of the year in my blog over the years. You can check out what I shared last year.
As you will see, I first choose a word and then add several ways I intend for that word to guide me. I find that specificity to be very powerful and supportive during the year.
I always type-set the word, as you can see below. I hang a printout on my pinboard, where I look at it every day.
I invite you to try it and see what the impact is for you.
Wishing you a year filled with joy, love and peace
I dream of a world where we all live the biggest, best versions of ourselves.
When we create personal wellbeing and boldly show up with all of our talents and gifts, we are not only powerful creators in every dimension of our lives, we inspire everyone around us.
Let’s do this together, and fill the world with more big ideas and bold action.
Joy, love and peace will ripple far and wide.