It is hard to believe that we are once again at the end of the year. Is 2023 really coming to a close? What does 2024 have in store for me?

Without further ado, I give you the final 2023 One Word monthly challenge from Lisa Notes.

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Link all of your ONE WORD blog posts below. Share an update about your One Word in the comments.

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On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), what star rating did your One Word of the Year earn?

Here are some questions to help you decide. 

RATING QUESTIONS

1. Did my word stay relevant in my life? Why or why not? I was teaching or learning something every day. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. How often did I notice my word in other places this year? Where? I will remain in this teach/learn cycle until at least May 2025. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Did my word meet the expectations I chose for it? Why or why not? Ever since I have “chosen” a WOTY, God has been stretching and growing me, 2023 did not disappoint. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Did my word surprise me in any ways? How? I was surprised by how determined I am to maintain a 4.0 GPA this time around. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Did I grow in any area this year thanks to my word? In what way? As I began working towards my degree in ECE I became a better teacher and more understanding human being. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
6. Am I glad I chose this word? Why or why not? At the beginning of the year, I don’t always know why God gave me a particular word. However, 2023 was a bit different because I knew I was going back to school while working full-time as a Pre-K teacher. Of course…God chose the perfect word!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
7. Would I recommend this word to another person? Why or why not? Only God knows what each person needs; I cannot make that decision for anyone else. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
8. How many stars do I give this word? The teacher in me says I must do the math (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ X 7 / 7 = ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐).