My Three Words for 2019

Folks smarter than me, like my friend Chris Brogan, have been dedicating themselves to three words each year instead of creating more traditional "resolutions" that almost always fall short. "Three words" represent your focus for the year, words you can think about every day, to serve as navigational stars to guide your journey through the year. If you choose your words well and let them help inform your choices and actions, it should be far easier for you to achieve personal and professional goals in 2019. I've done my own three words on and off over the years and have decided to get back in the game this year. So, with that in mind, here are my three words for 2019:

Gratitude.
I am as guilty as anyone of painting a picture through Social Media that I live a wonderful life. We are far more apt to share the good stuff and especially the stuff that makes us look good. It is human nature, I suppose. But the reality of the human experience is far from perfect. Like you, I have fears, anxiety, worries, stress, and a variety of problems and concerns I rarely speak about publicly, if at all. But... and it is a big but... when I balance the scale I realize that I have far more on the plus side to be grateful for, including the loved ones and others in my life. So, as one of my 2019 words, I choose to go through each day with an attitude of gratitude and approach life recognizing the things to appreciate and be grateful for in every moment.

Now.
Speaking of every moment, we live in a world of seemingly infinite distraction. Attention deficit is no longer a disorder, it is the norm, as we (and when I say "we" I really mean "me" or "I") can't go but a few minutes without seeking the next dash of dopamine delivered by the beeps and buzzes of our devices (emphasis on vices...). They say we now crave experiences more than things, yet we miss the immediacy of most "experiences" while we scramble to snap, video, and post our proof of life. It is not good. I do it constantly.  I am consciously trying to do it less, and be in the moment more. Now is the most important time, the moment that matters most. We are living our lives now, not later, not tomorrow, not yesterday. Now. I am here, now.

Movement.
My third word for 2019 is movement. In many respects, movement is the secret of life (and not just for sharks...). Movement keeps us healthy (note to self: don't sit all day!!!). Movement also means progress. Are we moving forward toward our goals? Moving forward in our relationships? Moving forward in our business and careers? Moving forward by learning and trying new things? Movement encompasses it all, and thus I want to focus on keeping moving in 2019.

So there you have it, my three words for the year. My resolution, therefore, is to try and keep these three words in the forefront of my thinking and let them guide and inspire me every day.

Gratitude. Now. Movement.

Do you have three words for the year?