Ok guys- if you were following me last January, you may remember my goals at the start of the year. Inspired by an idea that one of my clients shared, I decided to write out a list of 23 things I wanted to do 23 times this year. The goal was to be productive, but also make time for getting outside my comfort zone with fitness and professional goals while making sure I made time for self care and the relationships that matter to me.

So…how did I do???

I’m giving myself a solid B plus! It may not be a surprise from a trainer, but I met my fitness goals by February 💪 I read most of the books I hoped to, caught up on some professional journal articles and got some household organization tasks checked off my list (definitely not a preferred activity for me!). I volunteered a lot, got together with friends, sent out good ol fashioned cards to friends and clients and started participating in some networking events.

Did I finish everything?? Nope. And it’s super helpful to see which ones I didn’t. I’m SO not beating myself up about that though- and I’m still planning on checking off those goals this January. I believe progress is progress and moving the needle forward consistently over time is way better than pushing for a deadline just to check off the boxes.

This year, I’m honing in on just a few very significant professional and personal goals, but I’m going to remember how good it felt to diversify my daily “to dos”, especially prioritizing self care, friendships and family time in the midst of the drive to “achieve” more. I’m convinced that day to day life may never be completely balanced for me, but over the course of the year, balance and holistic wellness is achievable!

I’d love to hear what you’re looking forward to in 2024!!

Cheers!!

~Jess