Word for 2017

After seeing Kerri's word of the year, I knew I wanted to actually find a word to help me grow as a person for 2017. I did a little research and wanted a word that could reflect change personally and emotionally.

The word I picked for 2017 is:

I think this word is perfect for where I'm at in life right now because I'm still at a point of figuring out what I'm supposed to be doing in my new roles. I know these new roles aren't going to be perfectly balanced especially this early on.

Here's how I want to implement the word in my life:

Personally: I definitely want to balance out working out, eating right (like the rest of the world around this time of year). I know I won't be a work out pro overnight or won't crave the things I crave every now and then, but it's all about balancing the good with the bad. Luckily I work in a workplace where they encourage you to be a healthier you and that motivates me. I just want to find a balance that works for me.

Spiritually: I had dabbled in some yoga, but this year I want to try to use it more and more. I think the balance you gain from yoga is something that I want. Not only is yoga supposed to be stress relieving and relaxing, but I think it can help incorporate low intensity workouts into my workout plan.

Professionally: With having started a new job at the end of 2016, I definitely have room to grow in my career. I love the place I work for now, they treat their employees well and reward you for a job well done. I definitely want to learn more in the field of Dermatology and grow my skills. I understand having a work/life balance is such an important thing to achieve and I hope to get better at getting closer to that this year.

Emotionally: I struggle with this and have been for a long time. I am a hot head and that's just who I am. My husband has been great at helping me balance when to lose my cool and when to just let things go. I have definitely made leaps and bounds since I was an angry teenager, but I still have a ways to go. I have learned to let grudges go and learned to appreciate the times I have with my loved ones. I hope to balance my emotional state by implementing small changes into my life.

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I hope that 2017 is my year of change, big or small. I believe I can achieve a lot of what I set out to do if I am more mindful and just balance things out and not spread myself too thin.

Alright guys, I think I've said the world balance like 50 times in this post, so I'm done.

Do you guys have a word of the year? If so, what is it and why is it significant for your life?

Linking up with Kristen for What's New With You?