Happy 2014! I am so excited to be writing the first blog post of 2014 on About a Mom. You haven’t seen a lot from us since before Christmas, because Laura (Mom) and I have been taking a bit of time off from the blog. It’s been a glorious break and opportunity for us to renew, re-energize and be inspired for a new year. I have never had a word of the year before, but it seems to be all the rage in the blogging community. My friend, Kelby, from Type A Parent sparked a lively conversation on Facebook this morning when she asked about everyone’s word for 2014. After giving it some thought, I chose a word that has a variety of meaning for me and represents some of my goals for 2014.
The word RENEW speaks to me for a number of reasons. The word itself means different thing. It means to make something new, fresh, or strong again. To revive or reestablish something. It also means to begin or take something up again – to pick up and finish something you started previously, and to do it with more enthusiasm or force.
Taking some time off has really helped me to focus on what is important in 2014. I am so excited about renewed inspiration and renewed focus for the new year.
2013 was a great year for About a Mom, especially the latter part of the year as we forged many new relationships and secured some new revenue sources. It was also a year of big ideas and plans. Sadly, some of those plans never really got off the ground and others halted shortly after they started. For example, our new site Doggy Digger which has sat for months without new content, after just a few blog posts. This new pet blog is something Laura and I are both very passionate about, and 2014 is going to be a big year for Doggy Digger. There are some other unfinished projects that I want to pick back up and make time for, like an expensive online SEO class that I only half way completed. Revamping our Pinterest boards is another unfinished project at the very top of my list for 2014.
I was feeling very run down toward the end of the year, but am grateful to begin this new year with a sense of renewal, enthusiasm and excitement. I am ready to pick up where I left off!
What is your word for 2014?
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Glad you’re back after regenerating your blogging batteries, that’s often a great thing to do. I actually saw the conversation on Facebook about what your word for the year was but I decided not to participate because I haven’t really decided on one yet. Renew, is a great choice for a word though.
I also feel renewed and ready to tackle some unfinished projects. I want to focus more on my blog, and I would like to finally get my website up for my dream of having an online store. I just have to hold onto my motivation. I hope this is a great year for you and all of your projects.
I love your word “renew”. I think that is so powerful and I think I’ll add empower to my 2014 word list!
That is a great word to choose. I don’t know if I could choose just one.
I love your choice! My word is Family- it’s such an obvious choice but since we’re adding a new baby this month and I’ve been trying to be even more present &involved with the family I already have, it fits.
Love your word.
I’ve been thinking about mine for awhile and will share it this week.
I realized I’m better when I work w/ others vs. working by myself.
So it’s related to that.