I have picked my word of 2021. It shouldn’t be that hard. But, this past year, my word had been fulfillment, and I loved it so much. I wasn’t ready to move on to something else.
But, then I discovered I don’t have to leave behind either what I loved about fulfillment or what the search for it has brought me and taught me. Instead of replacing it, I can carry it with me and add to it.
I finished my vision board for 2021 and kept a list of all the possibilities for a word. I wanted something special. I understood the feelings I wanted to develop. But, while all the words on my list were terrific, nothing felt quite right.
Then one morning, while reading Beth Kempton’s book Calm Christmas and Happy New Year. There is where I saw my word.
She suggested focusing on taking care of what is already here, protecting and preparing. She reminded me not to look beyond what I have without really appreciating what’s already here.
The word she used that I have now claimed for my year was Rejuvenation. I had already been thinking about clearing out spaces, investing in relationships, removing those things that bring me overwhelm and keep me from taking care of the things I already have and already love.
My relationships are my treasure. I need to reconnect with some, and I need to reinvest in some, and still others I just need to continue to cherish.
Business is going well for me. But, I could focus more on what’s working and less on what needs to be changed. I could go back to the basics with both and with a renewed energy toward the familiar. I could make a difference not only for me, but for my customers as well.
We are already remodeling a new home. That is an excellent example of my word. We aren’t starting over, but instead keeping the best parts and reimagining something even better. We will have something not brand new, but something well-loved and ready to be loved and cherished even more. In return, new memories and traditions added to the existing.
Rejuvenation even is a great word to describe what I need to do for myself. Instead of always pushing myself to develop and grow, I could spend some time just appreciating who I am. The way you do in preteen years. Taking each day as it comes and leaning into genuine naive confidence that I can try and learn as I go. I loved those preteen years. Of course, I wanted to be a grown-up someday, but I was in no hurry. I loved just being me and doing what brought me joy. I took each day just as it came. I want a fresh perspective on what I can do with all the energy and enthusiasm for all things I already know how to do and all the things that already bring me joy.
So, that’s my word. Rejuvenation.
Remember, as you plan your year, you don’t have to start over. Get clear on what you already have, and my guess is there are a few things you can knock the dust off and make into something even better.
Rejuvenation can be applied to your sales process. Maybe you are frustrated and maybe you’ve forgotten what already works. I help client’s clear out and get rid of the overwhelm in their process. Usually, we find what works is already in place. It doesn’t necessarily take more effort, but instead focused effort.
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