Word Of the Year for 2019. 2019! How is that even possible? Didn’t we recently say that about 2018?

Do you choose a word of the year, or maybe an intention or even a resolution for the New Year?

Back in the day, everyone made resolutions, and I never lasted over a month at that.

This year I am trying the word of the year option. This word could encompass intentions or a resolution, but for now, I am merely picking a word that will help me be a better me this year. I have so many goals I want to reach during 2019 that choosing one word is hard, really hard. So I need a word that isn’t too limiting yet pushes me to improve.

Let’s take a look at some word of the year ideas I have had so far. Many words have multiple meanings, but for this experiment, I am choosing the definition most suited to my use. (writer’s prerogative)

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2019 Word of the Year Ideas

I broke them down according to how difficult they would be for me to achieve. Your thoughts may differ.

Basic – Word of the Year

Peace – freedom from disturbance; quiet and tranquility

Joy – a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

Love – an intense sense of deep affection

Kind – having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

Nurture – care for and encourage the growth or development of someone.

Gratitude – the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness to others

Hope – a feeling of expectation and desire for a specific thing to happen

Grace – courteous goodwill

Humility – humbleness

Enjoy – take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion)

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Let’s try some a little less broad.

Moderately hard – Word of the Year

Centered – well balanced and confident or serene

Bold – showing the ability to take risks; confident and courageous

Alignment – a position of agreement or alliance

Connect – bring together or into contact to establish a real or notional link

Intentional – done on purpose; deliberate

Confidence – a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s abilities or qualities

Disciplined – showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working

Change – make or become different

Authentic – genuine

Cultivate – apply oneself to improving or developing (one’s mind or manners)

Now let’s add in some that are a little more difficult.

Difficult – Word of the Year

Conquer – successfully overcome (a problem or weakness)

Flourish – grow or develop in a healthy way as the result of a particularly favorable environment

Daring – adventurous courage

Risk – the possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen

Adventure – daring and exciting activity calling for enterprise and enthusiasm

Finish – bring (a task or activity) to an end; complete

Resolute – admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

Relax – rest or engage in an enjoyable activity to become less tired or anxious

Push – cause to reach a particular level or state

After all this searching for words and definitions, I have selected my word

My 2019 Word of the Year!

Permission – consent; authorization

Permission to do all the above, to succeed or fail,  to take risk or back away,  to say NO or YES, whichever best serves me.

Most of all, it permits me to be the best me possible. I believe the word PERMISSION encompasses everything I wish for the year 2019.

If you add the word permission to any one of the above words, you will find a phrase to help you improve yourself.

What do you think? Will one of these words suit you for the new year?

I think it’s important to note here that the new year can begin at any time. It doesn’t have to fall on January 1. Your day to start turning your life around to make it better serve you is the day you are ready!