My word for 2024

 

Happy New Year everyone! It seems so hard to believe we are already entering into a new year and that that year is 2024…but here we are! I don’t always write down and share my goals or intentions with others, but I felt the inspiration to do just that this year. I know that a new year can bring added pressure, feelings of unworthiness, or disappointment for what may not have been achieved in the past year. I hope that you use this time to do what makes most sense for you. Some may experience a new found energy or inspiration with the start of a new year. Others may feel the need to slow down and rest following a busy holiday season and with colder, darker days upon us. You know yourself better than anyone else, so before getting caught up in what everyone else is doing, remember to do what you need for you.

I made a list of goals, intentions, and things I wanted to do this year. Some involve a commitment of time, some involve a commitment of finances to be able to pull it off, but all require a commitment to myself, with the hopes of having me feel my best.

Below are just a few of them:

  1. Run a half marathon in October. 

  2. Travel to Croatia with my cousin in June.

  3. Spend 15 minutes every day (or as many days as possible) working on my mobility.

  4. Create a better wind down routine to ensure I get more sleep.

  5. Tidy my home even more regularly to keep my space and my mind at ease.

  6. Have continued confidence to push myself physically and overcome any lingering injuries.

I’m also loving the In/Out trends on social media that people are sharing for 2024. If you’re not familiar with it, people are sharing things that they wish to focus on in the new year (ins) and letting go of things no longer serving them (outs). Here are just a few of mine:

In

Prioritizing time for me to move my own body

Spending time with people that prioritize me and our time together

Home cooked meals/meal prepping

Out

Negative self-talk about my body’s physical capabilities

Leaving dishes in the sink (finally!)

People who aren’t 100% all in about spending time with me

Lastly, I wanted to share my word for 2024. I don’t actually think I’ve ever chosen a word before. I’ve seen others do it and loved the words chosen but again, for some reason this year in particular, I’ve felt excited to choose one for myself.

This year’s word is THRIVE.

In many ways, I feel like the last few years I’ve been surviving instead of thriving. Don’t be fooled though. My life is full and wonderful, but I feel like I am capable of so much more!

I want to thrive in my career. I have business goals and new ideas that I actually want to see come to fruition.

I want to thrive with my physical health. I finally feel like my body is capable again and I want to continue to feel my strongest and most confident self.

I want to thrive with my friendships and relationships. After moving back to my hometown and going through a break up in the past few years, I want to feel more connected after having kept to myself for such a long time.

I’d love to hear from you if you’ve set any goals or intentions for the year ahead, or if you’ve picked a word for 2024. No matter what, I wish you so much positivity, good health, happiness, and success in this year to come. I appreciate you and can’t wait to stay connected in 2024.

Yours in self-discovery,

Rachel

 
Rachel Fackoury