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My Word of 2022
I apologize if you already saw this post. I accidentally published it a few weeks ago in December, even though I never share my word of the year before January 1. Oops! Hopefully you will grant me some GRACE and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2022, Amy Illingworth, connection, OLW, Susannah Conway, word of the year
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A Daring 2021
Every year I choose a word of the year. Unlike a resolution, which is so easily broken or forgotten, my word is often something that carries me through the entire year. Some years, my word pops up in unexpected ways, … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, daring, education, OLW, reflection, word of the year
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My Word of 2020
Have you ever had a word choose you? This year my word began to choose me as early as last September. It popped up, and I noticed it and then moved on. By November, it was appearing all over the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020, Amy Illingworth, challenge, grace, mindfulness, OLW, possibility, rejuvenate, shine, word of the year
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A Year of Possibility
Every December for the last few years I have spent time reflecting on the past 365 days and looking ahead to the coming year. In December of 2017 I knew that the word possibility was going to be my word. … Continue reading
6th Blog Birthday
I like to celebrate the birthday of my blog every year (see 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th birthday posts). I started this blog over 2,000 days ago. I take this annual birthday celebration time to reflect on my blogging … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, birthday, blogging, challenge, education, leadership, mindfulness, OLW, possibility, reading, rejuvenate, travel, Writing
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Possibilities are Everywhere
Have you ever noticed that as soon as you buy a new car you start to see that care everywhere? The minute the idea of Brand X is in your mind, Brand X cars are passing you on the freeway, … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, OLW, opportunities, possibilities, stretch, word of the year
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My Word of 2018
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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Tagged adventure, Amy Illingworth, focus, OLW, possibility, stretch, Susannah Conway, word of the year
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The Value of Reflection
While reflection might not seem like a relevant topic for my Time Management for Leaders series, stay with me for a moment! One of the ways in which leaders often lose time, or get sidetracked, is when everything is done … Continue reading
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Tagged abecedary, Amy Illingworth, challenge, education, OLW, reflection, Time Management for Leaders Series
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A Year of Challenge
My word of the year is challenge. In January I wrote this about the focus this year: Here is what challenge means to me and what I hope it will bring in 2017. Professionally, I want to challenge myself to continue to expand my skills and … Continue reading
Rejuvinate
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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