On the eve of the winter solstice, I found myself on a plane with no digital source of entertainment distraction. I even drafted this blog with a pen and paper – totally kicking it old school! I had a physical book, but my attention span is about the same as a gnat so only able to read and absorb in short sound bites. It is not lost on me that is in part because of always having a source of digital distraction.

I have been pondering my renewed (or new) accountabilities for the first quarter of 2024 – the 3 or 4 things (habits) I am going to focus on to try and embed into my routines and schedule. This last quarter I had a target number of steps, a target about purposeful connections and a new activity out of my comfort-zone target. I was pleasantly surprised that by being very specific, stating the targets out loud and daily tracking, how motivated I became to try and get that checkmark on the calendar. Yep, says a lot about my personality I know.

As I am pondering the next quarter, I cannot help but think of a theme for 2024 and my word of the year. If you recall I set an optimistic, inspiring word for the coming year and work to live into the word or notice things in my life that fit the theme. Past words of the year have included fearless, resonance and wonder. Last years word was FLOURISH and it was the perfect word for both Toadie and I as we launch into and learn through new life stages together.

My list of words for 2024 includes: convergence, synergy, acceptance and serendipity. I am happy for you to weigh in on these or suggest others! What is your word for 2024?

Happy New Year!