Word of the Year

Every day on my way to and from work I listen to K-LOVE. It's a station that plays contemporary Christian music, and I find that it really puts me in a positive mood on my way into work. It's also a great stress reliever on my way home. You know you have those days... everyone does!

Since the beginning of January, the morning hosts have been talking about selecting a word as a model for how to live your life this year. Now, they gave themselves the whole month of January to select their words, but one of the hosts revealed his word this morning: deeper. He said he wants the word deeper to be a reminder of how to mold his relationships in 2011.

I think this is a hard challenge: to select one word that will define how you live your life in 2011. But, over the course of the past few weeks, I think I've settled on a word:

Intentional

(adjective: done with intention or on purpose; intended)

I like this word because I think it serves in a lot of capacities. I think it will be a reminder everyday to get up and live with intention, not just go through the motions. When I think of living with intention, and purpose, I think I'll have a greater outlook on life, and ultimately be more productive and positive. When I'm having one of those stressful days, I'll just remind myself, "I intend to have a positive outlook on this!"

What would your word be for the year? Share in the comments section!