I don’t know who started this tradition of choosing a word for the year and what its purpose is. Presumably, it is your North Star during the year that guides you through the ups and downs.

In 2021 I chose Embrace, in 2020 I chose Refresh in 2019 the word was Calm.

But today, as I think about the word I would like to choose for the coming year, I would like to choose #SMILE.

Does it sound weird? Whimsical? Frivolous?

Well, let me explain that SMILE for me is a very special word.

You may call me vain but I feel my smile is my best feature.

And for many years, I was a reluctant smiler because my two front teeth were discoloured and ugly.

But finally today, after six months of treatment, I can finally flash my smile with confidence and joy.

So, for 2022, my #WOTY is #SMILE.

I would like to smile each day in the hope that it brings me joy. I would like to smile in the hope it brings me peace. I would like to smile in the hope that it brings me good health.

Besides, when you smile, the world does smile with you.

Have you been choosing a WOTY? What is your word for 2022?

Ciao,