Sharing a assessment of 2023 and my objectives for 2024.
Because it’s a vibrant and glossy new yr, I all the time use this chance to look again, see what I achieved, and set my intentions for the upcoming yr. In the event you’re setting your objectives for 2024, I’d love to listen to them within the feedback. Additionally, for those who’re on the lookout for assist for January, be a part of our 21-day problem right here!
Once I look again on 2023, it’s simple for me to see the entire issues I struggled with, and the entire 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 all the time dips, and attempt to do not forget that the whole lot is short-term.
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 therefore 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 totally on board the Europe practice and already asking after 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 additionally noticed Taylor Swift – Liv’s all-time fave.
Tucson Symphony
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 superb, and it’s one thing I sit up for every week.
I really feel blessed by one other yr with our friendship tribe; pals in Tucson who’ve really change into like household. We get collectively for household dinners, journey collectively, and at any time when we speak about transferring, we determine that we are able to’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 good eye saga, however I’m SO grateful it’s underneath 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 seems like.
Skilled recap:
This little weblog and the podcast had a superb yr.
After a few years of decrease visitors, our efforts of website positioning (and our website positioning staff working onerous behind the scenes) has finallyyyyy began rising weblog visitors. The podcast hit 500k downloads, which is a large 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 Meals.
I’m so grateful for his or her continued partnership and to proceed to work collectively in 2024. I went by way of my inbox to examine sponsored submit alternatives for 2023 and there have been over 200 in there, no less than 20 of which have been large corporations with equally giant budgets. These have been additionally for corporations 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 by way of my hyperlinks. It straight helps our household (and helps preserve this little weblog operating), and I recognize it a lot.
I informed myself that I’d dedicate 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 major earnings supply for me, however I positively really feel like I dropped the ball. It’s one in all my objectives to re-engage this yr as a result of the merchandise and firm are superb (and so is our staff!).
I completed my IHP stage two certification and I’ve been capable of assist 1:1 purchasers in a brand new means by way of useful testing and particular protocols. I’m excited to be broaden on this in 2024.
Skilled objectives:
Lead over 200 pals by way of our Group Detox in January proceed to construct my 1:1 teaching apply. In the event you’re excited about becoming a member of within the detox, I might order your equipment at this time! You are able to do the 7, 14, or 21-day choice, and use the code FITNESSISTA10 for 10% off. In the event you take part, electronic 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 purchasing hauls, health/gymnasium/biohacking product critiques, and so forth. When you have any requests, please let me know!
Proceed to construct Match Crew and the platform as a complete physique wellness hub. Match Crew is stuffed with progressive energy coaching plans, exercises movies, recipes, and meal plans. i need 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 get pleasure from probably the most) and assist our superb members.
Proceed to be according to the weblog and content material creation. I’ll nonetheless be right here Mon-Fri – and due to your survey recommendations, I’ve so many submit concepts for the brand new yr.
End the Excessive Efficiency Well being certification. I all the time like to begin the New Yr 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 objectives:
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 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 greatest: sauna blanket, PEMF mat, each day walks with Maisey, time for prayer and meditation, 7-9 hours of sleep, and meal planning. Time with pals, yoga lessons, date nights with the Pilot, and household time.
Private:
Bible in a yr. I’ve all the time needed to do that, and now’s the proper time.
Proceed to work at being the perfect mother, spouse, pal, daughter, sister I will be. To steer with love, to train endurance (even when it seems like my endurance tank is empty), and to indicate the folks I like how a lot I care about them. To place my telephone down extra and be current. And to plan enjoyable adventures, and be supportive and caring to these round me.
So, inform me, pals: are you setting objectives this yr? What’s one thing that made you proud in 2023? What’s an expert, well being, and private purpose for 2024?
Sending you needs for a cheerful, wholesome, joy-filled New Yr!
xoxo
Gina
