• About Me
  • Privacy Policy and Disclosure Policy

Shann Eva's Blog

A peek into my messy life with 3 boys

  • Home
    • My Delivery Story
    • Twin Pregnancy
  • Work with Me!
  • Money-Saving Links
  • Blog
    • Shann’s Favorites
    • Shopping
    • Birthdays
    • Health
    • Micro Preemie Mondays
  • Submit Your Story
    • Share an Update
  • Twin pregnancy
You are here: Home / Blog / Work is my Word

Work is my Word

January 30, 2016 By Shann 46 Comments

Work

I’ve decided that Work is my “word of the year.” If you’re not familiar (I wasn’t either until I started reading a ton of blog posts on the subject!) it’s the process of picking one word as a focus for your year. It helps you reach your goals and achieve new things.

Work

I didn’t pick anything right away because I couldn’t figure out just one word to describe what I wanted to accomplish this year. Today, it just hit me. Maybe because it’s because I started training for my NEW JOB!!!

I’m so excited that I’m going to be teaching ballet and dance classes to little ones. It’s a very part-time position, but I hope as the twins get older and go to school, I’ll be able to do it more often. I’m going to be teaching at a really wonderful school, and I’m super excited to get to work.

In addition to an actual job, I’ve got a lot of other “work” I’m going to be doing this year. Such as:

Working on my Fitness

Already this month, I’ve been to the gym at least 4 times a week. I feel like I’m getting stronger and getting in better shape. I want to keep improving and challenging myself.

Working on my Mommying

As you know, I’ve been trying to work on my parenting skills. This year I want to focus on staying calm, and really preparing my boys for their next step. I’m not sure if it will be preschool yet, but we will be moving forward in some direction this fall. I’m also hoping to tackle potty training this spring/summer.

Working on my Fundraising

Not only are we the March of Dimes Ambassador Family this year, but I’m also helping my good friend Brooke raise money for the Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation. Both of these organizations work towards saving children and making their lives healthier, which is a cause everyone should get behind.

If you would like to donate or join our March for Babies team, please click HERE.

If you would like to participate in our Online Auction to raise money for TTTS or just check it out, please click HERE.

Working on my writing

I’m contributing to 2 other blogs this year, and I want to do my best writing. I also want to keep growing and improving this blog.

While initially I wasn’t going to come up with a “word” this year, the word “work” just kept coming up in my life. As you may have read in Progress and Moving Forward, I think of myself as a work in progress. I also think of myself as a hard worker, and I’m going to try my best to do that this year. I’m feeling motivated and inspired, so I want to take advantage, and in the words of Tim Gunn, “Make it work.”

So, what do you think of my word? Do you have a word of the year?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: auction, ballet, blog, contributing, dance, hard worker, march for babies, march of dimes, mommy, parenting, part-time job, teaching, TTTS, word, word of the year, work, work in progress, writing

Comments

  1. alexandra @ My Urban Family says

    January 30, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    That is so exciting that you get to start teaching! When I moved to freelancing I started to teach art classes on the side and while the pay honestly was awful, the experience was so worth it!

    Reply
  2. Rebecca Krusee says

    January 31, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Thanks for sharing your Word for the year. Best wishes for achieving your goals! Your blog has me thinking…what’s mine. http://www.rebeccakrusee.com

    Reply
  3. Healing Mama says

    February 1, 2016 at 7:37 am

    I think this is great Shann! I’m so happy you have a job that you like!

    Reply
  4. Diana Villa says

    February 1, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I agree! That word is the winner for me, I still working on doing and improving everything lol πŸ˜€

    Reply
  5. Kim Munoz (@KMunoz28) says

    February 1, 2016 at 8:48 am

    What a great word! Work it girl! Have a great week!

    Reply
  6. Olivia Christine Perez says

    February 1, 2016 at 8:58 am

    This is great! good luck!

    Reply
  7. Karin Rambo says

    February 1, 2016 at 9:50 am

    What a great word Shann! I love the way you broke it down into categories. And how exciting that you’ll be teaching ballet! I bet you’re one of those really graceful people. πŸ™‚ I envy you as I’m always running into things and tripping over my feet.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 1, 2016 at 10:34 am

      You would think…but I trip a lot too πŸ˜‰ Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Marette says

    February 1, 2016 at 10:34 am

    My word for the year is growth. It’s so inspiring that you work with those organizations. Good luck with your work goals!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 1, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Thank you! I love your word too!

      Reply
  9. Charlotte says

    February 1, 2016 at 11:53 am

    <3 your word of the year! And congratulations on the new gig–that's so exciting that you'll be teaching dance!! I cna't wait to hear about how that goes. And GOOD FOR YOU, momma, for getting back into the fitness game. That is seriously amazing πŸ™‚

    XOXO and hope you had a nice weekend!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 1, 2016 at 3:27 pm

      Thank you so much Charlotte!

      Reply
  10. Chrissy Z. @ The Brave Wanderer says

    February 1, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    What a great pick! Seems to be the perfect fit for you and how exciting you get to start teaching! Happy Monday xxx

    Reply
  11. Samantha says

    February 1, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    LOVE it! It is a great word and life is full of lots of work! We need to embrace it more too! Love your out look on your year! My daughter is taking ballet for the first time this year!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 1, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Thank you so much Samantha! I hope your daughter loves it!

      Reply
  12. goodenufmommy says

    February 1, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Good for you Shann! Teaching is so rewarding! I hope you have a fabulous year doing what you love!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 1, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Thank you so much Tiffany!

      Reply
  13. Stephanie Cox says

    February 1, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    What an awesome word that really means so much. I love that you are focusing on progress, working on developing yourself in your various roles.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 2, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    February 1, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    I love your word! With all that you have planned, it looks like it’s a fitting one for you. πŸ™‚ My word for the year is ruminate. I’d like to think more about the things that I’m doing and working on.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 2, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      I like that! Great word!

      Reply
  15. Stefanie / The Monarch Mommy says

    February 1, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    What a great word for the year! Sounds like you’ve got some great things going on and great goals!

    Reply
  16. Allison Jones says

    February 2, 2016 at 6:35 am

    Work is an amazing word! But don’t work too hard LOL make sure you make some time for self-care too! My word for this year is balance because I want to find a since of balance in every aspect of my life.

    LiveLifeWell,
    Allison

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 2, 2016 at 5:55 pm

      That’s a great word too! Balance is so important.

      Reply
  17. Sheryl says

    February 2, 2016 at 6:39 am

    I love this word. I believe most of us have to wait until our word comes to us. Congratulations on teaching!!

    Reply
  18. Angie@chasingmyhalo says

    February 2, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Congrats on the new job! I think with all you’ve got going on this year, work is very fitting! Way to go SuperMom :-)!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 2, 2016 at 5:55 pm

      Awe. Thanks Angie πŸ™‚

      Reply
  19. Cori from the Show Your Blog Love group says

    February 2, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Have fun teaching the little ones ballet! Sounds like a time of adorable-ness and funny YouTube videos waiting to happen!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 2, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Ha Ha! Yes!

      Reply
  20. Kimberly Cox says

    February 2, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Loving your word. It really is a part of every aspect in life and love the way you are embracing it. Good Luck this year, and I’m looking forward to following your year <3

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 2, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  21. Kristin @MOMentous Moms says

    February 2, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    That is a great word. I am sure you will love teaching. There is always more in your life to work on. Good luck and have a great year!

    Reply
  22. Adriana says

    February 4, 2016 at 10:30 am

    I LOVE this!!! Working harder than ever this year – you and me both! Best of luck : )

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 4, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Same to you!

      Reply
  23. diyjahn says

    February 4, 2016 at 11:19 am

    I love your word choice. Work. It’s so versatile. Thank you for sharing!! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  24. Emma says

    February 4, 2016 at 11:34 am

    I love this! Always striving to be the best you can be DOES take work. Good luck with everything. And funny enough, we shared our words of the year on our blog today! http://emma-and-jw.com/seeking-stability-energy-2016/

    Reply
  25. shastalilies says

    February 4, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    That’s a great word of the year! Good luck with all the “work” you are hoping to do.

    Reply
  26. Mistle says

    February 4, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Congrats on your new job!! How exciting! I love your word for 2016. I have yet to narrow mine down because there are so many words I have picked out. Hopefully I can narrow mine down soon.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 4, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Yes, it took me a while, but it just kept coming up, so I knew it was the one.

      Reply
  27. leahcherring says

    February 4, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Love this word for the year and how it fits into your life and goals. My word was focus but I can relate to so many of the things you want to accomplish!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      February 4, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  28. Kusum says

    February 4, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    Awesome that you have decided on your word, I am still figuring it out, ugh! Love how you are tying everything to Work. I think its an honor to be March of Dimes Ambassador Family, and you are already rocking your fitness goals, great job πŸ™‚
    xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com

    Reply
  29. Susannah says

    February 4, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    I love your word! I think sometimes the idea of work gets a bad wrap because too many people are work-a-holics. We definitely need to be working toward things, though!

    Reply
  30. Ashley says

    February 5, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Definitely a word that’s gonna describe my year too! I love reading beginning of the year & the end of the year posts because I get to see the whole process it’s pretty awesome!

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. 2019 Word of the Year - Shann Eva's Blog says:
    January 3, 2019 at 6:28 am

    […] I looked back at my word in 2016, it did really make an impact. Even though it’s just one word, it really shaped my entire […]

    Reply
  2. Word of the Year: How do you choose? - Shann Eva's Blog says:
    January 3, 2020 at 8:02 am

    […] this concept has been around, but I first became familiar with a “word of the year” in 2016. Since then, I haven’t done it consistently each year, but I decided to try it again for […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Meet Shann

Shann Hi! I'm a mom, writer, and dancer. I love sharing my parenting experiences, my healthy living tips, my money saving ideas, and our travel plans. My passion to help other women inspired this blog. I hope you'll stay a while and come back often.

Need Help Finding Something?

Follow Me

Subscribe to Blog

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Recent Posts

  • Writing as Therapy May 16, 2022
  • COVID: The (Not) Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Guilt August 20, 2021
  • Healthy Lifestyle: Making Baby Steps Back July 27, 2021
  • 2020 Year In Review: The Highlights December 31, 2020
  • Premature Birth Awareness: Helpful Vs. Hurtful November 9, 2020

Facebook

Facebook
MKE Moms Blog
Copyrighted.com Registered & Protected 
M6VU-YLWL-D4JY-XAO4

Copyright © 2023 Β· Blog Design by Quality Websites On A Budget

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking β€œAccept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT