Happy Saturday and New Years Eve Eve :)
When the year comes to a close, I like to take the time to reflect back on the 12 months that have passed and the good things that happened, the not-so-good things, the mistakes, the lessons, etc. Honestly, I am always grateful to see another year go by. Not everyone gets that chance. The older I get, the faster they do seem to go though 😁
2017: What can I say? The biggest word that comes to my mind for me personally is CHANGE.
Change doesn't always have to bad. And it isn't always good. And sometimes it is indifferent. I think people get so stuck in comfort zones (me included) they get scared of change. Change becomes a nasty word we all try to avoid. But for me, this year, change was good. It was hard, but with change you have to learn to first accept it and then take the opportunity to grow from it!
This year I said goodbye to a relationship and 3 months later, I would still tell you it was the best decision I made all year long. Best thing for me, best thing for my girls, and best thing for him. Sometimes you have to admit when something just isn't working and you have to move on. The saddest thing I see is people staying in failed relationships, dead-end jobs, or anything else that just isn't helping them and/or the other person to grow. I know and speak this from experience. Admitting that something isn't working the way it should or the way you thought it would isn't admitting failure. To me it is the opposite. When you have given something every single bit of effort you have and it doesn't work, it means you are smart to move on from it. It means it was never meant to be in the first place. These things are never a waste of our time, I feel we learn valuable lessons from every experience in life.
The other big change: work. Besides home life, work is the next biggest thing for me. I spend 40+ hours a week there, with my coworkers, helping my customers, doing my tasks. Work is a huge chunk of my life. Until now, I haven't really publicly spoken about what is happening. But a few short weeks ago, we learned our beloved LeanKit was being acquired by a larger company out of Austin, Texas. Along with this acquisition, as expected, came job cuts. Which means saying goodbye to some of the best people I have ever known. LeanKit was the best place I ever worked hands down. I met people who were so intelligent it still blows my mind, people that would do anything for their peers, people who are so kind and respectful, and people who are just downright fun to be around. They took a chance on me (coming from the healthcare field) almost 3 years ago and it was the best career change I ever made. These people that made it possible for me to work here, will never fully understand the impact they had on my life. (Naomi I am looking at you!) :) It allowed me time to spend with my family, it allowed me more time for myself, it allowed me the freedom to have a balanced family/work life. And I met some amazing friends that I will carry on with me. I will be moving forward with the new company that acquired us, and I am ready to take that leap of faith and see what it brings. I feel like I have evolved so much. The old me would be stressed, scared, unsure. The new me is taking it all in strides, taking it day by day, and knowing that things will fall into place the way they are meant to be as long as I work hard and keep my head up and my work ethic strong. It is all about faith. Having faith that you will be taken care of, no matter what.
So with that being said, I am ready for 2018. Ready to move forward with new beginnings and new experiences and seeing where the path of life takes me. Which leads me to resolutions! Do you make resolutions? 99% of the time, I never keep them. But I want it to be different this time. In the name of accountability, I will share my resolutions with you. Now I can look back and keep on track and have my peers hold me accountable as well 😉
1. Become the healthy version of myself I know that I can be: This isn't just about weight loss. It's about feeling good, having energy, and fueling my body with good things. I want to be able to enjoy my girls, not be too tired to play with them. I want to be a good example for them. I started this blog because of this very reason. Now that the busy season of holidays is drawing to a close, I am 100% committed to this. I have taken steps to start my weight loss journey and looking forward to sharing that here. Stay tuned!
2. More blogging: I am also 100% committed to more regular blogging. I love sharing my thoughts and feelings with you guys and having feedback. Communication is important and finding others that are like-minded is very helpful!
3. Stop worrying about others: THIS IS HUGE FOR ME! I tend to worry way to much about others actions. Not in a way that is harmful to them, but harmful to me! I stress out, and it internally makes me crazy. I am only responsible for my actions. I spent the greater part of this year, and honestly probably my life, worrying about what others thought of me, or worrying about if they weren't doing the right things, working hard enough, etc. As I have said before, you cannot change people and at the end of the day you don't have to answer for them. And quite honestly, if someone dislikes me and treats me badly, that is on their character and conscious, not mine. The best I can do is treat everyone with respect and kindness even when they do not deserve it. So be kind to others, it matters! Don't be a jerk! We all know these types of people that are just mean spirited, nasty people. Pray for them, Seriously, they probably need it the most.
4. Try new things: Whether it is new food, new experiences, seeing new sights. I feel it is important to have as many life experiences as possible. I want to fill my life with new and good things.
5. BE POSITIVE! I want to always try and see the bright side of things. No one likes a negative Nancy. No matter what life brings my way, I want to always try and be positive and help others feel that way too.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy new years!!
Bring it on 2018! May it be our best year ever :)
When the year comes to a close, I like to take the time to reflect back on the 12 months that have passed and the good things that happened, the not-so-good things, the mistakes, the lessons, etc. Honestly, I am always grateful to see another year go by. Not everyone gets that chance. The older I get, the faster they do seem to go though 😁
2017: What can I say? The biggest word that comes to my mind for me personally is CHANGE.
Change doesn't always have to bad. And it isn't always good. And sometimes it is indifferent. I think people get so stuck in comfort zones (me included) they get scared of change. Change becomes a nasty word we all try to avoid. But for me, this year, change was good. It was hard, but with change you have to learn to first accept it and then take the opportunity to grow from it!
This year I said goodbye to a relationship and 3 months later, I would still tell you it was the best decision I made all year long. Best thing for me, best thing for my girls, and best thing for him. Sometimes you have to admit when something just isn't working and you have to move on. The saddest thing I see is people staying in failed relationships, dead-end jobs, or anything else that just isn't helping them and/or the other person to grow. I know and speak this from experience. Admitting that something isn't working the way it should or the way you thought it would isn't admitting failure. To me it is the opposite. When you have given something every single bit of effort you have and it doesn't work, it means you are smart to move on from it. It means it was never meant to be in the first place. These things are never a waste of our time, I feel we learn valuable lessons from every experience in life.
The other big change: work. Besides home life, work is the next biggest thing for me. I spend 40+ hours a week there, with my coworkers, helping my customers, doing my tasks. Work is a huge chunk of my life. Until now, I haven't really publicly spoken about what is happening. But a few short weeks ago, we learned our beloved LeanKit was being acquired by a larger company out of Austin, Texas. Along with this acquisition, as expected, came job cuts. Which means saying goodbye to some of the best people I have ever known. LeanKit was the best place I ever worked hands down. I met people who were so intelligent it still blows my mind, people that would do anything for their peers, people who are so kind and respectful, and people who are just downright fun to be around. They took a chance on me (coming from the healthcare field) almost 3 years ago and it was the best career change I ever made. These people that made it possible for me to work here, will never fully understand the impact they had on my life. (Naomi I am looking at you!) :) It allowed me time to spend with my family, it allowed me more time for myself, it allowed me the freedom to have a balanced family/work life. And I met some amazing friends that I will carry on with me. I will be moving forward with the new company that acquired us, and I am ready to take that leap of faith and see what it brings. I feel like I have evolved so much. The old me would be stressed, scared, unsure. The new me is taking it all in strides, taking it day by day, and knowing that things will fall into place the way they are meant to be as long as I work hard and keep my head up and my work ethic strong. It is all about faith. Having faith that you will be taken care of, no matter what.
So with that being said, I am ready for 2018. Ready to move forward with new beginnings and new experiences and seeing where the path of life takes me. Which leads me to resolutions! Do you make resolutions? 99% of the time, I never keep them. But I want it to be different this time. In the name of accountability, I will share my resolutions with you. Now I can look back and keep on track and have my peers hold me accountable as well 😉
1. Become the healthy version of myself I know that I can be: This isn't just about weight loss. It's about feeling good, having energy, and fueling my body with good things. I want to be able to enjoy my girls, not be too tired to play with them. I want to be a good example for them. I started this blog because of this very reason. Now that the busy season of holidays is drawing to a close, I am 100% committed to this. I have taken steps to start my weight loss journey and looking forward to sharing that here. Stay tuned!
2. More blogging: I am also 100% committed to more regular blogging. I love sharing my thoughts and feelings with you guys and having feedback. Communication is important and finding others that are like-minded is very helpful!
3. Stop worrying about others: THIS IS HUGE FOR ME! I tend to worry way to much about others actions. Not in a way that is harmful to them, but harmful to me! I stress out, and it internally makes me crazy. I am only responsible for my actions. I spent the greater part of this year, and honestly probably my life, worrying about what others thought of me, or worrying about if they weren't doing the right things, working hard enough, etc. As I have said before, you cannot change people and at the end of the day you don't have to answer for them. And quite honestly, if someone dislikes me and treats me badly, that is on their character and conscious, not mine. The best I can do is treat everyone with respect and kindness even when they do not deserve it. So be kind to others, it matters! Don't be a jerk! We all know these types of people that are just mean spirited, nasty people. Pray for them, Seriously, they probably need it the most.
4. Try new things: Whether it is new food, new experiences, seeing new sights. I feel it is important to have as many life experiences as possible. I want to fill my life with new and good things.
5. BE POSITIVE! I want to always try and see the bright side of things. No one likes a negative Nancy. No matter what life brings my way, I want to always try and be positive and help others feel that way too.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy new years!!
Bring it on 2018! May it be our best year ever :)
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