2023 Word progress checks and giveaway

1/7/2023

Everyone who shares on this 2023 word blog post, helps someone, offers support, shares their successes, etc. will be entered in an awesome end of year giveaway that includes books, bling and more! Bookmark this page and return often to comment during the year!

Let's help keep each other motivated to work on our word this year. Here are 4 simple tips to help along the way.

Befriend motivation
Write your word down on something that you see frequently every day - bathroom mirror, fridge, the office, car dashboard, etc.. Record your word into your phone and play it back. Have your Echo or Alexa remind you of your word throughout the day.

Ignore those negative thoughts
Your thoughts matter, as thoughts influence your emotions, attitude, and behavior. You can train your brain to become more positive and positive affirmations about your word are a great place to start.

Nothing changes if nothing changes
If you want 2023 to be different and focus on your word - you need to be different. You have to make the effort to make some changes in order to accomplish your goals and make strides with your word.

Be realistic
Be realistic about what you can accomplish in reference to your word this year taking into account your personal and work obligations. Set milestones and celebrate progress along the way during the year.

This blog post can help!

77 Comments

Dania Voss link

1/7/2023 11:37:44 am

Beginning January 14th for 100 days, I'm participating in a writing challenge to write at least 250 words a day for 100 days (with a couple of flex days included).

Jeana

2/2/2023 12:34:48 am

Congrats on your progress toward your goal. Thank you for such an amazing prize.

Stephanie Blake

1/15/2023 06:23:58 am

Time is a blessing. I need to work more on my timing this year so that I can get all my school stuff done and read when I can!

Dania Voss link

1/15/2023 12:58:07 pm

And time is so precious! We have to use it wisely. :)

Astrid

1/15/2023 12:41:35 pm

My word is growth. I want to work on growing personally because I’ve come to realize that I’m stuck in the past and need to move forward and accept the changes that naturally come.

Dania Voss link

1/15/2023 12:59:33 pm

I feel this one. If we're always dwelling on the past or "stuck" there, we can't move forward to all the wonderful things that are in store for us. :)

Kimber Moore

1/15/2023 04:37:22 pm

My word is moment. My goal is to be present for a moment of joy, and that might make a memory. If I am present only for a moment of anger, instead of lingering, I acknowledge the anger but don’t let it own me. If I am present for a hug, really present, the endorphins give good things to my body, thus my health. I have many more examples of the difference a moment can make. It doesn’t seem like much, but it can make a difference to someone’s world.

Dania Voss link

1/15/2023 04:39:32 pm

Thank you for sharing. I can understand choosing the word Moment. Being in the moment can certainly make a huge difference for you and those you're in the moment with. :)

Victoria K

1/15/2023 10:16:45 pm

My word is positivity. I find that’s Thai year I need to work on Lifting others up and look at the hood in everyone.

Dania Voss link

1/16/2023 06:02:01 am

A great word to strive for with so much negativity in the world right now.

Sarah Taylor

1/16/2023 08:43:53 pm

Kindness, Always show kindness to everyone!

Dania Voss link

1/16/2023 10:36:07 pm

Not always easy to do, but wonderful to strive for.

Rachel Reed

11/5/2023 01:20:56 am

Yess🤍

La'Jacinth Curry-Vandine

2/1/2023 06:51:31 am

My word constantly changes but I have noticed that the underlying theme is Acceptance. Not just accept where I am and leave it but learning to accept where I am (mentally, emotionally, financially and career wise) and adjust the plan. Sometimes that means doing nothing about whatever it is for right now or permanently. Sometimes is means looking at myself and reflecting to correct my behavior or thought or simply taking a step back and trying again. Like you said, Diana, nothing changes if nothing changes and sometimes that means YOU (I) have to change - the thinking, actions or words. Thanks for the reminder and the encouragement.

Dania Voss link

2/3/2023 09:26:19 am

Oh my gosh, La'Jacinth. I so feel your post. I believe women should be more supportive of each other and I'm happy you're encouraged.

Jeana

4/15/2023 11:50:16 pm

Very well said.

Betty W Smith

2/1/2023 08:06:16 am

Volunteering. I will be spending more time volunteering with the Red Cross blood drives

Dania Voss link

2/3/2023 09:27:00 am

That's wonderful!

Suzanne

2/1/2023 10:25:05 am

I am working on building strength in hips and shoulders. I have pain in both areas and the pain has steady gotten worse over time. So finally started Physio in December and been doing the exercises given almost daily now, it was every other day.

Cherie J

2/2/2023 12:06:51 am

That's awesome! Keep up the good work. I have been through physical therapy for a torn knee, and it is not easy and requires dedication. Glad you are doing so well.

Dania Voss link

2/3/2023 09:28:02 am

Excellent! Keep up the good work.

Cherie J

2/2/2023 12:09:40 am

The thing I am focusing on this year is self-care. I let myself get way to beat down this past year. for the sake of my health, I need to do a better job of taking better care of myself. I have got to stop putting my family first all the time while neglecting myself.

Dania Voss link

2/3/2023 09:29:01 am

Women are guilting of putting everyone else first. It's hard though, right? We're important too and we have to take care of ourselves.

Jeana

2/2/2023 12:38:08 am

I'm having trouble focusing on one word for the entire year. Putting it a word on the mirror, fridge etc is an excellent idea.

Dania Voss link

2/3/2023 09:30:56 am

I know. When I was posed with the challenge, before I shared it in the newsletter - I had 3, and settled on consistency. If you have more than one, why not post them around the house or wherever you'd notice them frequently. No need to limit yourself, right? :)

Jeana

3/15/2023 08:20:07 pm

Consistency is a great word. It is definitely one that I could use.

Rebecca E.

2/2/2023 08:38:41 pm

Great tips 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Dania Voss link

2/3/2023 09:31:36 am

I hope you find some support and inspiration from this exercise. Here's to an awesome 2023 for us all. :)

Antoinette M

2/15/2023 10:09:14 am

Family is important to me. I'm focusing on strengthening my relationship with my siblings.

Dania Voss link

2/15/2023 10:49:31 am

Oh, that's nice. Sadly, mine isn't very good at the moment. Good luck to you. :)

KAT C

2/19/2023 09:07:30 pm

For 2023 my focus is on free will and choice.
I always have a choice. My sister always has a choice. My best friend has a choice.
They aren’t always the most glorious or awesome options to choose from but free will exists and I’m living in the US so I can always choose what I’m gonna do about whatever it is that’s wrong.

It’s something Ive learned from the variety of romance I’ve read in the last 2 yrs. I have a choice to make changes and no one is going to do the work for me.

Dania Voss link

2/20/2023 05:58:16 am

So well said. Many choices to make in life, we have to put in the hard work, that's true.

Angela Giroux

3/1/2023 06:52:49 am

Time is precious Never know how long you have

Dania Voss link

3/1/2023 10:13:58 am

I agree!

Nikki

3/1/2023 11:59:52 pm

My word is contentment. This year I will finally- geographically and in my healing - move back to a place where I am loved.

Dania Voss link

3/2/2023 06:53:41 am

That sounds wonderful. I'm happy for you. :)

april

4/15/2023 07:39:46 am

my word is kindness, kindness to ones self and kindness to others. too often we think unkindly of ourselves . we view our bodies so harshly in ways we would never view others. i want to change that. and offer kind words to others. a simple complement can really brighten ones day.

Dania Voss link

4/15/2023 07:42:10 am

Oh! I like that. Especially kindness to ourselves. We do too much negative self-talk.

SARAH TAYLOR

4/17/2023 05:18:05 pm

My word is LOVE One of My Beautiful Granddaughter's Got married yesterday and the wedding was Beautiful Have a Wonderful week!

Dania Voss link

4/17/2023 05:33:24 pm

How wonderful! Congratulations. :)

April

4/18/2023 05:46:20 am

deb pelletier

6/1/2023 05:32:08 pm

My word is patience. I'm a caregiver and my hubby needs care around the clock seven days a week.

Dania Voss link

6/1/2023 05:34:19 pm

That's wonderful of you. I hope you get a little care for yourself too. :)

Amber

6/7/2023 02:34:10 pm

I love all the above especially 'be realistic'! I consider myself a realist, avoid negative people and am true to myself. You can't please everyone and I don't try to - may seem harsh but I'm a happier person for it!
Be well, everyone 🪷

Dania Voss link

6/7/2023 02:46:06 pm

Oh, I agree! You're so right. :)

Beka

6/15/2023 07:08:32 am

My word is Love! I needed to work on loving me more and all the little things that aren’t related to my kids or husband. We are working on buying a house we love. I put my paperwork back in for the job I love. Im spending more time doing the things I love doing instead of what’s easy.

Dania Voss link

6/15/2023 07:10:39 am

I like that! Good for you. You are worthy of pursuing things that you love that are separate from others. :)

Ramona Harris

7/1/2023 10:51:27 am

I have finished a quilt top and put the three layers togather and hope to get it finished this year at least that's my plan. My depression is under control and I'm doing good in all my other problems areas. All I need is to get my car out of the shop without it costing two arms and two legs and July will be a happy month for me.

Dania Voss link

7/1/2023 11:00:45 am

Happy July 1st. Wishing you an awesome month. :)

SARAH TAYLOR

7/15/2023 06:17:56 pm

Thank you for such an amazing giveaway

Dania Voss link

7/15/2023 06:43:34 pm

Glad you're excited, giveaways are always fun.

Tia

7/15/2023 08:43:11 pm

My word is exposure. I need to put myself out there more and stop hiding away.

Dania Voss link

7/16/2023 05:45:19 am

Good luck with this. As an introvert myself, getting myself out there is challenging for me.

Amber

7/18/2023 03:13:56 pm

About negativity - avoid it in every way possible! I, personally, find it very draining of all my good energy whenever I encounter it.
Take care 🌸

Dania Voss link

7/18/2023 03:28:40 pm

I'm with you on this one! :)

Cindi Knowles

8/10/2023 08:43:04 pm

My word is try. I've been using it instead of can't this year. I haven't always been successful but I've done so much better. I actually got up the nerve to walk into the local free mental health clinic to seek help for depression. I am in a grief therapy group every week, starting a new medicine that should work better because I have PTSD not straight depression and I do try much more these days. ❤

Dania Voss link

8/12/2023 07:00:03 pm

I think try is a great word for the year. Try instead can't is profound. :)

Kristie

9/15/2023 09:39:38 am

We’ve been on a health journey since January and I’ve lost 45 lbs and feel fantastic. It’s all about moving your body and filling it with good/healthy food.

Dania Voss link

9/15/2023 10:02:19 am

That's wonderful. What an accomplishment. :)

Shelley S

9/15/2023 08:00:15 pm

My word is enough and there's so much fluidity to that. Enough as in I am enough as a person even on days when I don't have it together, and that it's okay to remove myself from people and situations when I've had enough of their behavior

Dania Voss link

9/15/2023 08:33:16 pm

Oh, I like that. It can have many meanings and contexts.

Maricel

9/25/2023 09:25:15 am

Hi!!
I am so happy because I achieved a dream with my boyfriend: our research in infosec was accepted at the most important hacking conference in the world: DEF CON! So we went there and presented our investigation about vulnerabilities in payment devices, with a great audience.
A big dream come true.

Thanks for this space to share things! :)

Dania Voss link

9/25/2023 10:30:16 am

That's amazing! Congratulations. :)

Linda Farabaugh link

10/1/2023 07:06:16 am

My word is faith. Keeping the faith that goals I have set for myself I can accomplish.

Dania Voss link

10/1/2023 07:19:39 am

Absolutely!

SARAH TAYLOR

10/1/2023 05:44:29 pm

My word is kindness I have been showing kindness to all kinds of people Have a Great Oct. Dania

Dania Voss link

10/1/2023 05:50:22 pm

A little kindness can mean so much. Happy October, Sarah. :)

Amber

10/2/2023 02:09:02 am

I agree with another post - my word changes; currently it's 'No' and I often add 'thank you tho'!
I have some personal health issues that require downtime and saying 'No' has actually made me feel better, issues are subsiding and soon I'll be able to say 'yes' more often!
Happy autumn 🍂 to all!

Dania Voss link

10/2/2023 06:57:54 am

I agree. Being to say no and yes when you need to is very empowering and healthy emotionally, and in your case, physically too. :)

Suzanne Jane

11/1/2023 06:33:49 am

I try to be positive and smile at everyone. But I Drea m of past issues wish I could let these issues go.

daniavoss@gmail.com link

11/5/2023 12:14:31 pm

I know it's hard to let go of past issues. I struggle with that myself sometimes.

Rachel Reed

11/5/2023 01:20:06 am

I try to do a good deed every other day just to feel like I am giving back to the universe.

Let me tell you that there has never been I time when I needed something and help wasn't there.

Call it karma or the way the universe works but it's real😉

daniavoss@gmail.com link

11/5/2023 12:13:33 pm

It sure is real. I believe you. :)

SARAH TAYLOR

11/15/2023 03:40:56 pm

My word is Grateful! I am so grateful for all my family and friends!

Dania Voss link

11/15/2023 04:30:44 pm

So much to be grateful for. :)

Colleen C.

12/1/2023 12:22:53 pm

My word has been HOPE and I have held on strong... my sister had a rough year battling cancer, but she is on the path of healing... things have been looking real good... just one more surgery to go.

Dania Voss link

12/1/2023 12:27:34 pm

That's wonderful to hear! Best wishes on her continued recovery. :)

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