#OneWord: Reason
As in “for a reason.” Or “within reason.” Having a reason for each choice, an end goal in mind–but also accounting for available resources (time, experience…patience).
In a way, this One Word resolution kind of combines my previous two:
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| Word for 2014: Prepare |
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| Word for 2015: Less |
In order to ensure that I have a, well, reasonable reason for anything I plan–for class or for free time–I will, of course, have to prepare. I will have to…
- consider the real reason for the experience, what I actually expect to get out of it.
- if I can reasonably expect to reach that expectation through the means established.
- alter plans–or expectations–to achieve a goal that is within reason.
And within reason? It usually means cutting the fat–deciding what is really essential and then building backwards from that. In other words, I’ll have to PREPARE to PREPARE LESS to keep expectations reasonable and ensure there’s a meaningful reason.
For vocabulary.
For projects.
For homework.
For assessments.
For responsibilities I take on.
For family activities.
For travel.
For myself.
For fun.
My reasons need not be professional–or perfect–but I want to make sure in the new year I’m asking myself why I am doing what I am doing before I get caught up just doing instead of being.
My goal is simply to be more intentional about what I do with my time and energy.
I want to make good choices for good reasons in 2016.
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Jill Moore · December 27, 2016 at 9:47 pm
Strangely enough my word for the 2016-2017 school year was “intentional” – I write it at the top of each week as I plan in case I forget!! Best wishes for the New Year!
Jill Moore · December 28, 2016 at 8:46 pm
Strangely enough my word for the 2016-2017 school year was "intentional" – I write it at the top of each week as I plan in case I forget!! Best wishes for the New Year!
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