Reflecting on my #OneWord2020
This year, Greg Moffitt, a member of my Twitter PLN (Professional Learning Network), posted a challenge:
Probably because much of my PLN was also taking about finding our #OneWord2020, I set out to make my one word start with the first letter of my name. For me, the #OneWord is a twist on resolutions. I see it as an opportunity for a mantra, something to spur me on and keep me grounded.
It took me a while. I was visiting family in DC, reading Not Light, But Fire by Matthew R Kay, reflecting on what has happened so far this school year, where I am in my career, how I want to develop, and what I want to do next. I wouldn't say I'm the most articulate or well-spoken person, so I even looked to online thesauruses to figure out what resonated with me.
I finally chose GUTSY, n. showing courage, determination, and spirit.
Thinking a little more about what this means to me, I came up with this graphic:
What's next?
- Post my affirming #OneWord in my bathroom and in my office.
- Lean in to vulnerability (a la Brene Brown's, Dare to Lead)
- Read and reflect often.
- Connect with PLN and ask for feedback.
