Words to Live By in 2023

Greet the new year with gusto by focusing on words to live by.

As you ring in the new year, look ahead to a fresh start, where anything is possible. What if you find words to live by each month, rather than selecting only one for the year? I created a life coaching exercise that I hope will help you keep those resolutions and reach your goals in 2023.

Brainstorming these words can be a fun process that helps me focus on my intentions for the new year. When I write them down, it motivates me to take action and hold myself accountable. I believe it helps manifest my dreams for the future. Maybe one of these words will evolve into a single word or theme for 2023. Or maybe not. I look forward to finding out, as we journal it together!

I invite you to join me in this coaching exercise, as you reflect and plan for the future.

WORDS TO LIVE BY LIFE COACHING EXERCISE:

Grab your journaling tool kit and answer these questions:

How do you want to live your life in 2023?
What words and intentions will serve as an anchor for you?
Select twelve words to live by in 2023, one for each month.
Consider adding an intention to each word to hold yourself accountable.

Maybe one of these words will evolve into your word, or theme for 2023?

Or maybe you will choose to focus on a different word each month? The choice is up to you.

For example, here are the words I plan to live by in 2023, and my intentions for each word:

MY WORDS TO LIVE BY IN 2023

JOYFUL-I welcome the new year by focusing on finding joy in every moment and celebrating life’s milestones.

DAYDREAM-I carve out time daily for dreaming, reflecting and journaling my desire for the future.

GRATITUDE-I begin and end each day with a grateful heart by counting my blessings, big and small.

KINDNESS-I commit to spreading kindness daily and finding ways to pay it forward in my community.

ADVENTUROUS-I plan to explore new places, try new things and keep an open mind.

CURIOSITY-I will ask powerful questions and look for learning opportunities to help me evolve.

SELF-CARE—I prioritize my mental and physical health through a routine of meditation, yoga, exercise and eating healthy.

AUTHENTIC-I stay true to myself and blaze my own trail, with no apologies.

STORYTELLER-I look for the magic around me to discover inspiring stories, listen, and share them with others.

CONNECTOR-I will make meaningful connections and create memorable gatherings to unite people.

NURTURER-I thrive on caring for and encouraging others and will nourish those relationships.

RESILIENT-When life gets tough I won’t give up. I will bounce back and turn obstacles into opportunities.

Now that I’ve created my list of words to live by in 2023, I’m reflecting on my overall intention and theme for the year ahead. I may or may not focus on one single word, because it might limit me. Then again, it might empower me.

My next step will be to work on designing my vision board to harness my thoughts, words and actions to reach my goals. Once that step is complete, I’ll decide if I will simplify and focus on one word for the year, or devote each month to a different word.

Watch for upcoming Zabelicious Life workshops and retreats to help manifest your dreams.