I started out 2022 by sharing my Words of The Year- Power, Glow & Purpose. I explained why I chose these words in this post. I was pretty excited about Purpose and Glow but I wasn’t completely sold on Power but I was curious to see how it was going to play out in my year.
Well, a whole year has gone by and here we are looking back to see how these words applied to my life in 2022.
Power, Glow & Purpose
Purpose– I think Purpose showed up in my life through my kindness. Being kind has always come naturally for me; it makes my day when I tell them “have a nice day!” or when I hold the door open for someone and they weren’t expecting it. Gary Vaynerchuk said it best “Kindness is a superpower”. A friend of mine once told me that they said “WWGD? What would Gabby do in this situation and nine times out of ten, its the kindness route. I think that is something really impactful to hear especially when its unexpected.
Glow– I definitely think I hit my stride with how I felt about myself. I am finally to point in my life where I am comfortable in my skin, and I show my goofy side without thinking about what others will think. It was most evident this summer when I was comfortable wearing shorts. Silly as it sounds, for years, I didn’t wear shorts. Skirts and dresses yes but never shorts, especially for running. This summer, I just went for it and it felt AMAZING. I was happiest when I was myself this year, in my own element. It was as if I got back to my old self but in the moment, I didn’t realize it. Looking back and seeing what I am doing and where I am now, its very apparent I am back to my old goofy self and I couldn’t be happier.
Power– I had NO idea how this word would really apply to my life. I don’t consider myself a powerful person but this word proved that I do have the power to walk away; to say no; to get myself up a wall; to stand up for myself; to believe in myself and what I am doing. This was unexpected but oh so important for me to experience. I am beyond proud of me. Being powerful does not always have to mean something bad; it could mean you are harnessing your inner goddess and doing what is right FOR you.
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Well, color me surprised! Those words really did work their way through my life in 2022 and showed me really amazing things. I am so glad that I have this outlet to look back on these seemingly small things that actually turn into pretty large profound things.
Do you pick a word of the year? If you do, did it impact your year as much as my words did?
[[We won’t be distracted by comparison if we are captivated by purpose.]]
