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Videos about MyIntent Mission and One Word

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Videos about MyIntent Mission and One Word

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I added the MyIntent mission for students, staff, family, and friends in 2019-2020. I'm not a certified maker, so I don't make money stamping bracelets. In a way, this is how I create a really big stretch team across my communities.

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Action Plan by Britton, Gordon, and Page

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One Word creates clarity, power, passion and life-change. The simple power of One Word is that it impacts all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. Simply put, One Word sticks. There is a word meant for you and when you find it, live it, and share it, your life will become more rewarding and exciting than ever.

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100 Word-of-the-Year Ideas — Morgan Harper Nichols

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Have you ever picked a word for the year? Full disclosure: I’m not very good at picking a “word for the year.” If I remember to pick, I take forever, and then, I keep changing it. However, I did this for fun and I enjoyed curating these definitions from different dictionaries, and ultimately, I do l

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Finding Your Word

Maybe a word has already risen to the surface for 2018... Or perhaps you have a list of possibilities but aren't sure which to choose. Maybe you're struggling with where to begin... Or you might not have even thought about it at all yet...

Wherever you are in the process, here are some helpful things to consider when choosing your word for the year:

Different than resolutions, your one word isn't a constant reminder of what you "should be doing". Instead, it stands to inspire how you want to live. Think about who you want to be, and choose a word that will help you become that.

Be authentic.
Your word should reflect YOU, and no one else. It's easy to listen to others' words and then pick one that sounds good. But you want a word that's uniquely yours... one that resonates with you on a deep level.

Don't overthink it.
It's not rocket science, and there's no wrong answer. Don't analyze it to death! It's simply about identifying the word that keeps coming back to nag at your heart. Keep an open mind and heart, and pay attention to the word that you see, hear, and recognize the most in the coming days...

If you're the journaling type, this writing exercise may help you discover your word for the year...

1. Spend some time imagining what you want your life to look like. What kind of person do you really want to be at the end of 2018? What do you want the condition of your heart and your relationships to be? Write out the mental picture you imagine.

2. Write down the characteristics of that person you want to become. Describe him. What's her heart like? What character traits does he have? What drives her? What are his best qualities?

3. Make a list of words that sum up that description or that conjure up an image of that vision you started with. It can include nouns (such as peace or joy), adjectives (like thoughtful or brave), verbs (like create or pause) or even prepositions (like with or in).

4. Then whittle your list down to the few words that resonate most with you. Take some time to look them up in the dictionary, thesaurus, inspirational quotes, or the Bible. Really dive into the true meaning of each word.

5. Turn them over and over in your heart and mind. Give yourself time to mull over your short list. Try them on-get a sense of what it would be like to intentionally pursue them.

6. Take a deep breath and commit. Just go ahead and decide. Remember that there's no right or wrong answer here. Simply follow the prompting you sense.

Remember - Your one word is intended to be your guide, not your harsh standard. It's not about doing more, but about being who you were created to be.

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Maybe a word has already risen to the surface for 2018... Or perhaps you have a list of possibilities but aren't sure which to choose. Maybe you're struggling with where to begin... Or you might not have even thought about it at all yet...

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Jon Gordon - One Word that will Change Your Life

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This is Better Than New Years Resolutions - One Word for 2023

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There are tons of reasons that you might need to find a quote. Perhaps you're working on a project, or just need a little pick-me-up to get you motivated.

Regardless of exactly why, getting the right quote for the right situation can be hard. Thankfully, there are a bunch of websites online that make this a problem of the past. Here are five of the best.

First on this list comes BrainyQuote. BrainyQuote is an online website designed to take the hassle and fuss out of finding great quotes online.

The webpage itself is intuitive and easy to understand. There's a search bar, if you want to look for something directly, and you can see the most common categories that people look for below that.

Popular topics such as motivational and inspirational quotes are covered, as are popular authors. You can also find quotes to do with more topical events, such as based on birthdays or just what's in the news.

What's really cool here is that tons of the quotes that you can find on BrainyQuote come with their own backgrounds. You can even adjust these yourself, by selecting from a range of different backgrounds so that you always get what you think best suits the quote's mood.

If you're the type of person who frequently is searching for interesting quotes, BrainyQuote has you covered there as well. The quote of the day changes regularly, which means that you'll always have new quotes to look at that you might not have searched for yourself. It's just one of many great ways to learn new words through dictionary and vocabulary apps.

Next up on this list comes Wikiquote. If you're looking for quotes for a project or assignment, potentially, then Wikiquote is a great place to come. That's not all it's good for, however.

As you might imagine, Wikiquote looks and feels very similar to how Wikipedia does. As a result, you have something that is full of information and is reliably up-to-date by a huge number of people online.

The range of different quotes available here is huge, and not just limited to people. Wikiquote also has categories for literary works, films, and TV shows, with the more popular entries on those lists featuring after theme.

There are even more abstract quotes available as well, such as those categorized by theme, location, and more such as proverbs, slogans, and epitaphs.

You can also use Wikiquote the same way that you would Wikipedia, by searching for whatever it is that you're looking for. The pages are structured in much the same way as well, so you'll have plenty of information to work off of.

If you're looking for a website that looks great and generally feels good to use, then Quotery is an incredibly sleek-looking site that will help you to find new quotes and sayings as well as it can.

Quotery has all the basics covered: a search bar so that you can look for something specific, various categories across the top of the page, and another button that will take you to some of the most popular quotes the site has to offer.

What's cool about Quotery is how the website just flows together. If you click on a quote, for example, you'll find yourself on a page that gives you a bit more information about it. If you scroll down, though, you end up finding more quotes in the same vein as the first.

On top of this, Quotery often has pictures for its quotes available. Unlike BrainyQuote, these pictures aren't those that you can edit, though there are sometimes multiple options available. The backgrounds are more specific to the quote itself, though, with images that directly relate to what is being said.

Next up on this list comes QuotesLyfe. QuotesLyfe may have a slightly strange interface, but overall, it's a great website with a lot to offer once you get the hang of it.

QuotesLyfe does have both search bar and categories available for you to use to find what you're looking for, but they're a little tricky to work with. They get the job done, though.

Where QuotesLyfe excels, however, is in the way that it presents its quotes to you. There isn't a single quote on the page that doesn't have some sort of background to it, meaning that you can quickly and easily find a new wallpaper or image if you ever want one.

On top of this, QuotesLyfe even includes its Quote Maker, which lets you do the very same. Sure, there are plenty of Android apps for creating motivational quotes, but this lets you do it from your computer. All you have to do is type out a quote and its author, and QuotesLyfe will generate a matching background image to go with it.

If you disagree about that particular background, you're free to cycle through, and you can change the fonts of your creation just as easily.

There are other features as well, such as articles on various quotes and themes, as well as a reoccurring quote of the day which will the site changes frequently for you to enjoy.

Finally, we have Goodreads. If you're looking for one of the largest collections of quotes and authors, then Goodreads is a great place to go.

You can search through the quotes on Goodreads through a search bar if you so wish, though by default the quotes are organized by how many people have liked the quote. If you find any you're fond of, you can do the same.

Where Goodreads really shines, however, is in the ways that you can narrow down your search. Each quote has a number of different tags allocated to it based on various factors, so you can easily find other quotes just like them.

You can also search by author, as well, and look for new quotes instead of just those that are popular among other Goodreads members.

Never Worry About Finding the Right Quote Again

As you can see, finding and even creating great quotes and sayings has never been easier. There are a whole bunch of different options available for you to look through, and if any of them aren't quite right, then you're completely free to try another.

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The 5 Best Websites for Finding Great Quotes and Sayings

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Whether you're looking for the perfect quote for your Instagram or to inspire yourself, here are the five best websites to find great quotes.

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Jan. 3 - 12: Find your word. Make it visible. Share with others.

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Jan. 3 - 12: Find your word. Make it visible. Share with others.

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1-Find your word (see resources to the left if you need help).

2-Make visible reminders to help you live your word.

3-Share your word in ways that you find support for yourself and where you support others (Last year, a group of students supported a health habit I was building by making me drink more water. They stretched me.). Finding another faculty member or student with the same word as you can also stretch you.

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Find definitions for over 300,000 words from the most authoritative English dictionary. Continuously updated with new words and meanings.

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Dictionary with Easy to Understand Definitions and Examples

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Dictionary with Easy to Understand Definitions and Examples

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Find out how strong your vocabulary is and learn new words at Vocabulary.com.

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Vocabulary.com helps you learn new words, play games that improve your vocabulary, and explore language.

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Struggling to complete school work? Here are some words to consider.

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Struggling to complete school work? Here are some words to consider.

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If you want to find a Bible verse using your word, search here: https://www.biblegateway.com/keyword/

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BibleGateway.com: Search for a Bible word or phrase in 71 languages and 226 versions.

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By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 501 Nelson Pl, Nashville, TN 37214 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateway's emails at any time.

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MyIntent Tammy Nelson Bracelet Video

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MyIntent Maker Tammy Nelson - how to create simple adjustable sliding knot bracelet

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How to Tie Bracelets and Knots – MyIntent Project

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Check out our video playlist on YouTube for our most popular videos. Below are some supplemental resources for tying your very own bracelets. These links are shared by MyIntent Makers in the Makers Facebook group. If you've found any other great resources, please post the links in the Maker Facebook group and we'll get them posted on this page.

Spools of string, refill blank tokens, and ready-made bracelets are available in our Maker Shop.

Thank you for spreading positivity and inspiring your communities!

Simple Tie-on Bracelets (non-adjustable)

How to tie Tie-on bracelets (non-adjustable)

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Check out our video playlist on YouTube for our most popular videos. Below are some supplemental resources for tying your very own bracelets. These links are shared by MyIntent Makers in the Makers Facebook group.

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MyIntent's Founder shares his stamping tips in this Facebook Live Video
It's all about the person's intention and the connection you're sharing with them in that moment. It's not about perfect stamping.
"Wow! Thank you so much. I was going so much for perfection, I lost the true meaning of what I was there for. Thank you for getting my head back in the game." ~ Kelle S., Maker

Step #1: Mindset

Successful stamping is all about your mindset. Stamping is an exercise in-itself in letting go of perfection, being present, breathing, and staying focused.

What is stamping all about?

It's about your connection with the person and their intention. It's not about perfect stamping - the charm with each hand stamped token is that each is unique - they are imperfect.

If perfection was the goal, we would be using machines or lasers to engrave.

Step #2: Alignment

Stamp at the 6 o'clock position of the stamping base.

After each stamped letter, turn the the token the same, consistent distance.

Freestyle a bit using the practice tokens included with each Maker Kit. Try some wide spacing, try some tight spacing and you'll get a feel of how far to turn the token after each letter.

Note, the letter "W" is a bit wider than other letters and the letter "I" is a bit thinner, so you can adjust the spacing for these two letters.

For those needing some help with alignment, download this PDF template with guidelines.

Click image above to download PDF guidelines

Step #3: Stamping Depth & Noise

The surface you stamp on has a significant impact on the stamping depth and noise. Try some different surfaces and find your favorite!

Folding Table:
Depth: 1 - Noise: 5

Standard Table:
Depth: 2 - Noise: 4

Standard Table + Thick Cutting Board:
Depth: 3 - Noise: 3

Concrete:
Depth: 6 - Noise: 1

Remember, there's no right or wrong way to stamp and deeper isn't necessarily better.
Find the best fit for you given the situation and tools you have at hand and have fun!
Don't be afraid to stamp with INTENTION

It takes a little strength and courage to get deep letters. Don't be afraid to hit the stamp with power - focus, breathe, HIT!

You can hit each letter more than once, just make sure to keep the stamp in place so you don't get double letters.

If you want to re-stamp a letter, just place the letter stamp against the letter you've already stamped and feel the groove. It'll "lock in" and then you can stamp again.

Pro tip: You don't need to hit as hard for the letter "I" to achieve the same depth as other the letters.

Other Tips:

If you haven't already, watch our "How to Stamp" tutorial

If you are afraid you might misspell a WORD, try writing the WORD out on a sheet of paper beforehand to reference back to. (Don't worry, we've all questioned whether words are really spelled a certain way while stamping!)

Each stamp has a letter etched into it. Make sure the letter on the stamp facing towards you. This avoids stamping upside down or sideways.

Place a two finger grip at the bottom of the letter stamp up against the stamping base to firmly ground your letter stamp, keeping it from moving.

Before striking, focus on the top of the stamp. This will avoid missing or hitting stamp at an angle.

Keep your letter stamps in Alphabetical order to make it easier and faster to find your letters.

Avoid:

The need for perfection.

Stamping on carpet, uneven, or soft / flimsy surfaces.

Holding the letter stamp at the top.

"I've learned so much wisdom and perspective about life from hearing people's WORDs and stories. It's helped me through challenges.It's taught me to trust and surrender. These are lessons that I wish I would have learned in school. I feel like it's been my own degree in what people are really going through, way deeper than the usual small talk."
- Chris, Founder, Maker.

Find your own style - there is no right or wrong way to stamp. You're creating connection with another person, making them feel loved and heard. Embrace the moment and impact that you're about to have on another human being.

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MyIntent Founder shares his stamping tips in this Facebook Live Video It's all about the person's intention and the connection you're sharing with them in that moment. "Wow! Thank you so much. I was going so much for perfection, I lost the true meaning of what I was there for.

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Thanks, Laura HIbbard for sharing.

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ONE WORD helps you simplify your life by focusing on just ONE WORD for the entire year. The simplicity of discovering a word that God has for you makes it a catalyst for life-change. This 4-day devotional shows you how to cut through to the core of your intention for a one word vision for the year.

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Use this reflection template if you'd like to pursue a weekly challenge..

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Copy of ONE WORD 25 CMS WEEKLY CHALLENGE