Resolutions be done! Likely by the middle of January you will be done with them, leaving them in the past like many resolutions before. You are not alone. Many of us shed our resolutions within months, weeks, or even days of January 1^st.

How come? I believe it's because of the giant 'should' attached to most of them. So often we select a resolution based on what we think we 'should' do, what we've been told will be good for us, and/or what we hope to be better at. We pick resolutions with our heads, more often than our hearts. Where's the passion in that? No wonder we drop them!

As many of you know, I love to reframe resolutions into intentional affirmations. Merging the positivity of affirmations and the precision of intentionality sparks masterful phrases of inspiration. Please keep on with your affirmations, bringing them alive in your life for this New Year and every day afterward.

Today, I'd like to morph intentional affirmations into a slightly different tool: the Word-of-the-Year...or more appropriately YOUR Word-of-the-Year. With a single word, you can shift your life. Up for playing?

Why a single word? By having a single concise word at the ready, you can easily and effortlessly remind yourself of your intention in any given moment. It becomes so top-of-mind that it lives on the tip-of-your-tongue. With a single thought or utterance, you re-align with the intention the word holds for you: it re-ignites you.

How so? Well, your intentional word expresses a deeper, more heart-based sense of your being...your big 'why' of life. It challenges you to dig deep and discern your main priority...your heart's desire. It calls on you to check-in with your alignment and observe the blocks to...your life lessons. It provides amazing clarity to vision...your best version of yourself.

But what word?? Well, my examples may help inspire you.

In 2009, my word-of-the-year was 'Blossoming': I expanded my practice with several key new tools/techniques, reframed my business, travelled tons for courses and for pleasure, began writing articles, refocused my biz networking, facilitated more workshops at diverse locations, uttered the words: "One day I'll write a book," etc.

In 2011, my word was 'Connection': I ventured forward into the techi-age with a new website and blog, started my social media adventure, met amazing fellow biz gals, started teaching and focused on biz coaching, wrote and published a book, etc.

In 2012, my word is 'Focus': After years of expanding forward, I found my current calling - the voice of overwhelm freedom! Now, my aim is to regroup and stay balanced, free of distractions and diversions. My awareness will filter what I focus on based on how it serves my vision, my clients, and my community. My attention will be dedicated to freeing YOUR overwhelm!

Just like for me, your word will manifest amazing opportunities in your life. What one word inspires you for 2012? What are you dedicated to this year? What do you want to move toward? What can you let go of in order to make your word your priority? How will your word serve you? How will you serve the world in 2012?

May I suggest using your journal to help you get clear and to narrow your words to the prize winner: What is your 'why'? What is your heart's desire? Where are your life lessons taking you? What one word expresses the best version of you in 2012?

Need some support in Visioning your Word-of-the-Year and your best 2012? Please feel free to get in touch. I would be honoured to support you in Magically Manifesting your Vision!

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About Whitney...

Whitney McMillan is dedicated to shifting you from your overwhelmed, full-on life to a refreshed life of clarity, balance, freedom and purpose. Learn to release the 'boulders' that weigh you down, engage your gifts, and vision living your life to its fullest, without the overwhelmed rush! Navigate your desired life with your Inner Wisdom as your trusted compass.

Whitney's mission is to supportively guide you to "Listen, Trust & Live Your Inner Wisdom!" She combines 20-years experience and extensive training in Social Work, along with her natural intuitive and healing gifts, to gently facilitate your positive shifts through one-to-one personalized coaching, workshops and public presentations. What boulders do you want to shift in your life?

Find out more at: www.whitneymcmillan.com