Sharing a evaluation of 2023 and my objectives for 2024.
Because it’s a shiny and glossy new yr, I at all times use this chance to look again, see what I completed, and set my intentions for the upcoming yr. If you happen to’re setting your objectives for 2024, I’d love to listen to them within the feedback. Additionally, when you’re in search of help for January, join our 21-day challenge here!
After I look again on 2023, it’s straightforward for me to see all the issues I struggled with, and all the issues I got down to do, however didn’t. 2023 was filled with some magnificent highs, and a few difficult lows. After the 2020-2021 time span, I’ve actually realized to lean into and benefit from the good components, as a result of there are at all times dips, and attempt to keep in mind that every part is momentary.
trying again on the yr and my objectives for 2024
Journey and private:
Journey was an enormous spotlight this yr. It has been my dream for thus lengthy to take the women to Italy, and we lastly did it!! We had an unimaginable Disney Mediterranean cruise to Italy and Greece, and launched the women to my favourite place on the earth (Positano). I ate chocolate croissants each.single.day (along with a lot Italian meals and wine), performed within the ocean in Mykonos with the women, and we shopped and explored to our hearts’ content material.
The excellent news is that they’re absolutely on board the Europe prepare and already asking once we can return.
We additionally went to Disneyland for Dance the Magic, a Disney Baja cruise to Mexico, San Diego a few occasions, and loved staycations at Miraval Tucson, Mt. Lemmon, Nice Wolf Lodge, and the Fairmont Scottsdale. We also saw Taylor Swift – Liv’s all-time fave.
I began singing once more with the Tucson Symphony and it has set my soul freeeeee. After a few years’ hiatus, it feels so good to be again. Our director is past wonderful, and it’s one thing I look ahead to every week.
I really feel blessed by one other yr with our friendship tribe; buddies in Tucson who’ve actually turn into like household. We get collectively for household dinners, journey collectively, and each time we discuss transferring, we determine that we will’t as a result of we love our buddies right here an excessive amount of (and would miss our Tucson household!).
This was a little bit of a wild yr with the great eye saga, however I’m SO grateful it’s beneath management *knock on wooden.* Within the second, I used to be so scared and devastated about it – I might by no means image myself mountaineering outdoors or taking scorching yoga once more – and now I do know, it was a possibility to study a LOT about eye care and intestine well being. I’ll share an replace about all of these items quickly and what the present routine appears to be like like.
Skilled recap:
This little weblog and the podcast had a superb yr. After a few years of decrease site visitors, our efforts of search engine marketing (and our search engine marketing staff working onerous behind the scenes) has finallyyyyy began growing weblog site visitors. The podcast hit 500k downloads, which is a big milestone within the podcast world. I are usually fairly informal with the podcast, so it nonetheless blows my thoughts that it’s within the high 0.5% of podcasts.
Sponsorship-wise, I labored with one firm this yr that I like and love: NOW Foods. I’m so grateful for his or her continued partnership and to proceed to work collectively in 2024. I went by means of my inbox to test sponsored submit alternatives for 2023 and there have been over 200 in there, at the least 20 of which had been big firms with equally massive budgets. These had been additionally for firms and merchandise that don’t align with my values, or promote merchandise that I don’t use or don’t like.
I’m nonetheless sticking to my values over right here and can by no means promote an organization on the weblog that I don’t 100% love and help. I’m additionally grateful for affiliate companions, together with Nutrisense, EquiLife, IHP, Sakara, HigherDOSE, Organifi, Aviron, Day by day Harvest, Pvolve, and to all of you who store by means of my hyperlinks. It straight helps our household (and helps hold this little weblog operating), and I recognize it a lot.
I advised myself that I’d commit extra time to Beautycounter this yr…I didn’t. I nonetheless labored on it behind the scenes (and my unimaginable VA helped a ton), and it was nonetheless a big earnings supply for me, however I undoubtedly really feel like I dropped the ball. It’s one among my objectives to re-engage this yr as a result of the merchandise and firm are wonderful (and so is our staff!).
I completed my IHP level two certification and I’ve been in a position to help 1:1 shoppers in a brand new method by means of useful testing and particular protocols. I’m excited to be broaden on this in 2024.
Skilled objectives:
Lead over 200 buddies by means of our Community Detox in January proceed to construct my 1:1 teaching follow. If you happen to’re all for becoming a member of within the detox, I’d order your kit today! You are able to do the 7, 14, or 21-day choice, and use the code FITNESSISTA10 for 10% off. If you happen to take part, e-mail me gina@fitnessista.com topic DETOX so I can invite you to our Fb group.
Begin to publish movies to YouTube once more. My poor YouTube channel has been uncared for for thus lengthy, however this yr, I wish to begin posting non-fitness content material, like procuring hauls, health/gymnasium/biohacking product opinions, and so on. You probably have any requests, please let me know!
Proceed to construct Match Staff and the platform as a complete physique wellness hub. Match Staff is crammed with progressive power coaching plans, exercises movies, recipes, and meal plans. i wish to proceed so as to add extra to the platform (reside movies, knowledgeable interviews, hormone guides), craft programming (it’s one of many issues I take pleasure in essentially the most) and help our wonderful members.
Proceed to be in line with the weblog and content material creation. I’ll nonetheless be right here Mon-Fri – and due to your survey options, I’ve so many submit concepts for the brand new yr.
End the Excessive Efficiency Well being certification. I at all times like to begin the New 12 months with a brand new certification on the horizon, so I’m PUMPED to be engaged on HPH and study biohacking and longevity methods I can share with shoppers and right here on the weblog.
Well being objectives:
Full the CBO protocol! This one goes to be a doozy however I actually wish to proceed my therapeutic journey and know that is the perfect subsequent step. I’m going to overlook garlic and onions whereas I can’t have them :(((
Proceed with the practices that make me really feel my finest: sauna blanket, PEMF mat, every day walks with Maisey, time for prayer and meditation, 7-9 hours of sleep, and meal planning. Time with buddies, yoga courses, date nights with the Pilot, and household time.
Private:
Bible in a yr. I’ve at all times wished to do that, and now’s the right time.
Proceed to work at being the perfect mother, spouse, good friend, daughter, sister I will be. To steer with love, to train persistence (even when it appears like my persistence tank is empty), and to point out the folks I like how a lot I care about them. To place my telephone down extra and be current. To plan enjoyable adventures, and be supportive and caring to these round me.
So, inform me, buddies: are you setting objectives this yr? What’s one thing that made you proud in 2023? What’s knowledgeable, well being, and private purpose for 2024?
Sending you needs for a cheerful, wholesome, joy-filled New 12 months!
xoxo
Gina
