Sunday, January 12, 2020

One Word 2020


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?
  1. Post my affirming #OneWord in my bathroom and in my office.
  2. Lean in to vulnerability (a la Brene Brown's, Dare to Lead)
  3. Read and reflect often.
  4. Connect with PLN and ask for feedback.
What's your #OneWord2020?  What does it mean to you?


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