ONE LITTLE WORD 2014 - BUILD

My "One Little Word" for 2014 is BUILD. 

While “build” lacks the luster of many of the words on my maybe list (ex. magic, rejoice, delight and create), I like it for its solidity.  It feels sensible and strong.  It leaves room to create, but it has a tough exterior. 

In the word build, I see room to grow and room to improve.  It is a word that invokes the second phase of something – as in, “I already like where I am and want to build on that foundation.”  I think this pretty accurately reflects where I am today. 

Much like my phrase from last year, “build” encourages action.  It is a verb and it is my reminder that my big dreams will only happen when sufficient work is put behind them. 

In my word I see a space to prepare.  Building up to a new role as a stay-at-home mama.  Building new routines and new schedules.

I see room to create.  Building new ways to express myself and new ways to share.  Building up the moments for little boys to remember.

I see a mandate to get to work.  Building a business.  Building an income.

I see space to encourage and motivate.  Building up others.  Building up the talents and imaginations of my two little guys. 

I am excited to take on 2014 with my word by my side.  Together, we will accomplish big things. 

I've created a OLW inspiration board on Pinterest.  I'd love to have you follow along. 

I am also really looking forward to taking Ali Edwards' official One Little Word workshop.  I am anxious to see how the prompts, homework and general encouragement of the class help me to put my word to use.