Listen >|< my word for 2017 [+plus giveaway update]

>My word for 2017<

Listen-  
Give ones attention to sound
Synonyms - hear, pay attention, be attentive. 

I've spent so much time thinking about this, praying, and trying to find a really meaningful word for 2017. I wanted a word that I could really try to be better at. 

Listen.  Something that I'll admit I'm not good at. A major weakness I have is following instructions. I get distracted just like that and pretty much forget whatever I was told. I'm determined to get better at listening to people. (Yes, I'm much more of a talker! )

So, for this year, my word is Listen.

Giveaway update: I'm at 12 followers, I really need 8 more or else I'm not gonna be sure what to do! I guess if I don't get to 20, than I'll just pick out of my current followers. Come on guys! I know that there's 8 other people I follow that could follow me back! Make sure to tell anyone that you're friends with about this giveaway, share in Google plus, anything!!

And thank you to all who already have! <3