Happy New Year friends!
Who has been thinking of a word of the year for this year? For maybe the first time ever, I’ve been giving it some thought this year! I’ve never done one before and after thinking about it for the last couple of weeks I figured out why!
It comes as no surprise to me, but I don’t want to be limited by “goals”, tied down by “intentions” or boxed in by one “word of the year”. So what I’ve been thinking of is to take an idea, a concept, or a trait each month of the year and focusing on that!!
I put this little message out on Instagram a few days ago and got an overwhelming response of YES!! from people who feel the same way I do and want to join me! And to that I say – hooray!
So, WELCOME! If you’re here to join me (us!) this year in the 2020 Monthly Challenge I’m so excited you’re here! Let me tell you a little about myself before we get started!
My name is Skye McLain and I’m a fashion, lifestyle, and personal finance blogger that lives in The Woodlands, TX with my husband, son, and our two pups! I’ve been blogging for 12+ years, and over the years my blog has morphed into many different things but it has always been a place for me to share and connect with people. I’ll keep this short and simple, but you can learn more about me here.
My favorite thing about having a platform like this is reaching other women and doing life together – even if it is virtually – so this challenge and creating community around it is so exciting for me! The places you can find me most are on Instagram, where I’m usually sharing daily life or a peek behind the scenes on stories and some inspirational or educational or empowering words in my feed, and Facebook where I love sharing good deals, new purchases, outfit ideas, and more!
Okay – let’s chat about this challenge!
I wanted to make this as easy as possible for all involved – when things get complicated I tend to peace out real quick! Ha! Before I started working on this I asked one important question: “Should I do one word for everyone to do each month or let people choose their own word?” The answers were split about 60/40, so I decided to do both! That way you can either join us for the word or idea that we are all doing OR if you’re not interested, you can pick your own for that month!
I’ve created some fun and pretty worksheets to get your gears turning for each month’s word or topic and I’ll be sending these out on the first of each month starting in February! January’s can be downloaded below! I went ahead and picked one topic for each month, and you’ll get a pretty download for that as well when you get your January worksheet!
One the second Monday of each month, I’m going to go live on my Facebook page to talk about that month’s challenge! That will give you a week or so to work on the worksheet and decide how you’re going to incorporate that month’s word/topic/challenge into your life! Be prepared in these lives to chat back and forth – I’ll be asking you questions people!! – and encourage you guys and others in ways specific to the challenge!
(I chose Facebook instead of Instagram because Facebook live videos are saved to your FB page while Instagram lives are deleted after 24 hours! I wanted you guys to have access to these whenever you want and for as long as you’d like!)
How to sign up and join us!
Are you ready to get started?? Just sign up below and you’ll get the January worksheet in a few minutes!! I’ll also send you one reminder each month about the live videos so make sure you add my email your safelist or whitelist!
Here are what each month’s challenge will be!
Each month I’ll send out the worksheet to you PLUS a blank worksheet for that month if you want to choose your own word! Here are some ideas from suggestions you guys made!
- Authentic
- Less
- Peace
- Intensity
- Passion
- Grounded
- Focus
- Discipline
- Priority
- Cheerful
- Brave
- Grace
- Kindness
- Prayer
- Evolution
- Self-control
- Attention
- Acceptance
- Own
- Worthy
- Selfcare
- Calm
- Service
- Awareness
- Impact
- Change
- Purpose
- Joy
- Trust
So so many good ideas and challenges for you to try if you don’t resonate with any of the ones above!
If you’re excited and ready to get started, be sure to sign up in the form above and head over to like my Facebook page and RSVP to this event! I’ll be going live for the first month on January 13th – so mark your calendar! Happy New Year!
