Janus, the two-faced Roman God after whom January is named. As the guardian of doors and gates, Janus symbolizes new beginnings and transitions. He serves as the link between the past and the future, overseeing pivotal life events like weddings, births, deaths, and seasonal occurrences, including the New Year. Janus serves as a poignant reminder that our future ambitions and dreams are shaped by the choices and experiences of our past. However, regardless of our history, January, just like Janus, offers us the chance to craft fresh beginnings.
As we start a new year, let's not forget that we often focus our efforts on 'doing', overlooking a crucial aspect – 'being'. I invite you to reflect not just on what you want to do in the 12 months ahead, but also on how you want to be. To aid in this introspection, I've compiled a list of aspirational adjectives for the new year:
Tenacious
Productive
Resilient
Compassionate
Mindful
Innovative
Grateful
Empathetic
Courageous
Disciplined
Optimistic
Generous
Determined
Adventurous
Thoughtful
Patient
Authentic
Visionary
Analyst
Motivator
Problem-Solver
Influencer
Organizer
Creator
Optimizer
Adapter
Decision-Maker
Networker
Reacher
Communicator
Developer
Relationship-Builder
Strategist
Leader
Collaborator
Negotiator
Choose one, or many, that resonate with you. These qualities can guide your personal and professional growth in the year ahead.
May Janus open the doors of growth, happiness, and fulfillment!