Sharing a evaluation of 2023 and my targets 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 targets for 2024, I’d love to listen to them within the feedback. Additionally, when you’re in search of assist for January, join our 21-day challenge here!
Once 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 elements, as a result of there are at all times dips, and attempt to do not forget that all the things is momentary.
trying again on the yr and my targets for 2024
Journey and private:
Journey was an enormous spotlight this yr. It has been my dream for therefore lengthy to take the ladies to Italy, and we lastly did it!! We had an unbelievable Disney Mediterranean cruise to Italy and Greece, and launched the ladies to my favourite place on this planet (Positano). I ate chocolate croissants each.single.day (along with a lot Italian meals and wine), performed within the ocean in Mykonos with the ladies, and we shopped and explored to our hearts’ content material.
The excellent news is that they’re totally on board the Europe practice 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 instances, 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; pals in Tucson who’ve really develop into like household. We get collectively for household dinners, journey collectively, and every time we discuss transferring, we determine that we will’t as a result of we love our pals 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 mountain climbing exterior or taking sizzling yoga once more – and now I do know, it was a chance to study a LOT about eye care and intestine well being. I’ll share an replace about all of these things quickly and what the present routine appears like.
Skilled recap:
This little weblog and the podcast had an excellent yr. After a few years of decrease site visitors, our efforts of web optimization (and our web optimization group working laborious 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 prime 0.5% of podcasts.
Sponsorship-wise, I labored with one firm this yr that I love and love: NOW Foods. I’m so grateful for his or her continued partnership and to proceed to work collectively in 2024. I went via my inbox to verify sponsored put up alternatives for 2023 and there have been over 200 in there, not less than 20 of which had been enormous firms with equally giant 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 assist. I’m additionally grateful for affiliate companions, together with Nutrisense, EquiLife, IHP, Sakara, HigherDOSE, Organifi, Aviron, Every day Harvest, Pvolve, and to all of you who store via my hyperlinks. It straight helps our household (and helps maintain this little weblog working), and I admire 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 unbelievable VA helped a ton), and it was nonetheless a major revenue supply for me, however I undoubtedly really feel like I dropped the ball. It’s one in all my targets to re-engage this yr as a result of the merchandise and firm are wonderful (and so is our group!).
I completed my IHP level two certification and I’ve been capable of assist 1:1 purchasers in a brand new manner via purposeful testing and particular protocols. I’m excited to be increase on this in 2024.
Skilled targets:
Lead over 200 pals via our Community Detox in January proceed to construct my 1:1 teaching observe. If you happen to’re excited by becoming a member of within the detox, I’d order your kit today! You are able to do the 7, 14, or 21-day possibility, 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 therefore lengthy, however this yr, I need to begin posting non-fitness content material, like procuring hauls, health/health club/biohacking product opinions, and so forth. 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 full of progressive energy coaching plans, exercises movies, recipes, and meal plans. i need to proceed so as to add extra to the platform (stay movies, professional interviews, hormone guides), craft programming (it’s one of many issues I take pleasure in essentially the most) and assist our wonderful members.
Proceed to be in keeping with the weblog and content material creation. I’ll nonetheless be right here Mon-Fri – and due to your survey strategies, I’ve so many put up concepts for the brand new yr.
End the Excessive Efficiency Well being certification. I at all times like to start out 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 purchasers and right here on the weblog.
Well being targets:
Full the CBO protocol! This one goes to be a doozy however I actually need to proceed my therapeutic journey and know that is the most effective 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 greatest: sauna blanket, PEMF mat, every day walks with Maisey, time for prayer and meditation, 7-9 hours of sleep, and meal planning. Time with pals, yoga courses, date nights with the Pilot, and household time.
Private:
Bible in a yr. I’ve at all times needed to do that, and now’s the proper time.
Proceed to work at being the most effective mother, spouse, pal, daughter, sister I could be. To steer with love, to train persistence (even when it seems like my persistence tank is empty), and to indicate the individuals 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, pals: are you setting targets this yr? What’s one thing that made you proud in 2023? What’s an expert, well being, and private objective for 2024?
Sending you needs for a cheerful, wholesome, joy-filled New 12 months!
xoxo
Gina
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