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Lin's avatar

UNLOAD !!!! As in - unload the “should” and “to do’s”, unload the need to be perfect, unload the physical and mental clutter in my life and just ENJOY summer!!

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Océane Meftah's avatar

What a great word! So visual too - I wish you an unloaded summer Lin ☺️

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Elizabeth Foley's avatar

I think my word for the Summer has been “embrace”! Embrace the chaos of life with two children under 4… embrace the weather even if it’s raining one minute and sunny the next!

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Océane Meftah's avatar

What a beautiful word Elizabeth. You also embrace loved ones so it’s a lovely warm summer word 😊

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Louise Tilbrook ✨'s avatar

Ooh, this is a great idea - hmm - time for a ponder I think

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Océane Meftah's avatar

Happy word pondering Louise… I’d love to know what you settle on ☺️

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Louise Tilbrook ✨'s avatar

I've settled on FLOW for my summer word after a bit of thinking. Going with the flow and also finding my new flow - less social media and more Substack over the summer

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Océane Meftah's avatar

Flow is a beautiful word Louise. It also evokes calm and leaves room for change so you have more flexibility over the summer. I hope this word serves you well x

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Lee Griffith's avatar

Oo love this prompt ... will get my thinking hat on. I'm taking a summer sabbatical this year and I love the idea of having a word to keep me on track

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Océane Meftah's avatar

Hi Lee, a summer sabbatical sounds perfect. I wonder how that would impact your choice of word..

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Lee Griffith's avatar

I think it’s giving a completely different vibe, say compared to when I’m in work development mode. My struggle is settling on just one word 😂

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Océane Meftah's avatar

It doesn’t have to be a word. I can be a phrase or a quote if you prefer ☺️

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