Tag Archives: focus

My Word of 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Amy's Reflections

Each year, for the last three years, I have spent time in December reflecting on what I want my word for the new year to be. I go through a five-day journaling course provided by Susannah Conway. Not only does … Continue reading →

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My Word of 2017

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Amy's Reflections

CHALLENGE This word came to me late in 2016, around the time of the presidential elections. Before I knew it would be my word, I was searching for a new direction. Mindfulness and rejuvenate treated me well in 2015 and … Continue reading →

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Key Words

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

Every once in awhile I like to put my blog’s URL into a word cloud generator and see what comes up. The bigger the word, the more prominently it was used in my posts. Last January learning and reflections were … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged beliefs, blogging, focus, key, prominent, rejuvenate, word cloud | 2 Comments

Rejuvinate

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

My focus word for 2016 is rejuvinate. While this is not something I consciously think about every day, I do make an effort to ask myself these questions when planning activities or making decisions that impact my schedule: Will this … Continue reading →

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My Word of 2016

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Amy's Reflections

Last year was the first year I picked a focus word for myself. I found the process of selecting my word, and the year spent focused on it, were beneficial. My goal last year was to find a word that … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged focus, growth mindset, mindfulness, OLW, rejuvenate, strength | 4 Comments

A Year of Mindfulness

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

One year ago I sat down with a friend, and the Unraveling the Year Ahead, by Susannah Conway. It was a journaling activity designed to help you reflect on 2014 and figure out your focus, and your one little word, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged 2015, balance, focus, goal, health, journaling, Journey, mindfulness, OLW, professional, slow down | 21 Comments

Mindfulness Routines

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

During August I tried something new. Instead of setting the alarm for 5:00 AM and jumping on the treadmill right away, I set the alarm for 5:30 and eased my way into a new morning routine. I spent my first … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by Mindfulness Reminders

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I must begin this post with an apology for anyone who received the accidental first draft of this post (with all of two words on it earlier this week!) via email or through the bad link on Twitter. My word … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflection | Tagged acupuncture, appreciation, breathing, connections, focus, habit, happy, meditation, mindfulness, nature, OLW, slow down | 3 Comments

Mindfulness Breakthrough!

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

Mindfulness has been my focus word throughout 2015. In the first four months of the year, I faced tremendous personal, professional, and educational stress. I believe that my mindfulness practices helped me survive that time, but I was in no … Continue reading →

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April Showers Bring More Mindfulness

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

As the year continues, there are days when I have to force myself to slow down and think about my mindfulness practice. There are other days when I notice some habits I have built within the last four months. For … Continue reading →

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