NEW YEAR, BETTER YOU

Hey guys, HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2019 is officially here and I foresee it being one of the best years yet! I hope you all had a great holiday and an absolutely wonderful New Years. I decided to celebrate and ring in my 2019 in Denver, which was a great idea! I had the best time and really enjoyed the change of scene. Sometimes, it's good to be spontaneous and switch up your environment. Changing your surroundings has been shown to have some really good health benefits. It's also a great way to reset and balance your mind. If you feel like you're falling into the same old routine where you are no longer evolving or growing, consider taking a small adventure. This is chapter one of twelve and you have 362 chances (as of today) to make your dreams a reality and work towards becoming a better you!

I hope you have all set goals and made resolutions for 2019, just as I have. I always encourage others to put their goals, aspirations and dreams to paper. There is something to be said about writing down what you envision and want. Having a hard copy of what you've set out to achieve during the coming year is a great reminder and serves as a wonderful tool that'll hold you accountable. I love writing down my resolutions and being able to clearly see my goals as the year unfolds.

6 NEW YEAR RESOLUTION IDEAS

Personal Goals

Health Goals

Travel Goals

Beauty Goals

Career Goals

Financial Goals

I know the saying typically is "New Year, New Me" but, why do you have to be new? Embrace who you are and focus on enhancing the amazing person you already are. I am a firm believer in always trying to better yourself all year long. The worst thing you can do is live a stagnant life, so push the envelope, work hard, set/achieve your goals and strive to live your best life!

MY TOP "18" HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018

  1. Grew of my blog - consistent/good content
  2. New job/promotion - advancing in my career
  3. Cultivated new connections/ networking opportunities
  4. Turned a quarter (BIG '2' '5')
  5. International travel - Europe
  6. Hit my 250th class at Pure Barre
  7. Personal growth / overcome obstacles
  8. Received my 200 hours in yoga (Yoga Alliance Certified)
  9. Worked as a wedding assistant for Candice's Wedding from "The Real Housewives of Potomac"
  10. Got my first tattoo with my dearest girlfriends
  11. Was overall consistent in all that I sought out to do in 2018
  12. Saw the Macy's Day Parade up close in person this Thanksgiving
  13. Attended The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Awards honoring Julia Louis-Dreyfus
  14. Found and formed new amazing friendships/wonderful people
  15. Attended the 41st annual Kennedy Center Honors
  16. Grew my photography cliental (Solely in Focus)
  17. Worked 16 weddings with some of the most talented women in the industry
  18. Festive and fun NYE's in Denver

Take a moment to reflect and acknowledge last year as a whole. All of your accomplishments, failures, heartbreak and successes have molded you even more into the incredible person you are in this moment in time. I would love to hear some of your 2018 accomplishments or 2019 goals/resolutions. Because the world is your oyster, start your 2019 year with even bigger dreams, an even more positive mindset and a loving and grateful heart. It's a new year with endless opportunities, so don't waste your energy on trying to be "new", focus simply on being BETTER!