Thank you to 2013 for the highs, the lows, the lessons, the learning and the growth. This year didn't turn out for me as planned (it actually ended up turning out better in the end!) and brought with it some incredibly emotional times. The change and transition has been huge and I am a better person as a result. Things I am grateful for:
My Health (always). We often do not realise how lucky we are and should always take the time to express gratitude for being able and well, when others may not. This year I experienced two crazy painful and rare instances of an exposed nerve/dry socket after having my wisdom teeth out and having an amoeba in my eye that eats it's way through the cornea. Both completely random and incredibly painful which put me out of sorts for a while and meant I haven't been able to go a million miles an hour like I usually do!
It has been challenging for me to slow down and take things as they are, and realise that sometimes I can't do all things at once and I need to reflect and give myself a break. I am used to feeling incredibly good and full of energy and this year at times I have not. I know I will be back on form and back to myself again, and I am just appreciative of the fact I have that as an option. I always take time to consider the situation of others and realise that no matter the pain you feel or the illness or ailment you have, there is always somebody struggling more, and somebody that would give anything to be as healthy as I am. It doesn't mean that you shouldn't allow yourself to feel pain or feel low, but it certainly puts things into perspective and helps you feel stronger.
Think about your goals for next year and consider showing gratitude for your health and for your body. Learn to love it and learn to look after it. This means daily movement and exercise, nutritious food, and kind and positive thoughts for yourself and for others, because both have an effect on how you feel and be.
My Family: I am grateful for my family for always being there, for thinking that I am mad and mental, and for helping me along my way.
My Friends. I have a huge network of friends, and a huge circle of very good, close friends at that. Friends have been there for me this year to laugh and to cry, to support me with their words and actions - from a simple message to say well done and I'm proud of you, to a meaningful hug, a wild night of celebration and relaxation, or acting as a personal chef when I am so busy working that I don't have time to cook. Spending time doing things, and doing nothing, it's just great being around each other. If I can be half as good a friend to you all as you have been to me then I'll be incredibly happy! Thank you for supporting me, for believing in me and for making me cry with laughter!! :D Feeling the love...
My Passion. I am grateful to be able to create and generate so many positive thoughts, ideas and actions. I am grateful to be able to help so many people through Positive Psychology, through Personal Fitness Training and through Optimal Nutrition whether it be in the gym, through running, through a seminar or coaching session, or just via a tiny bit of advice. It is so rewarding to hear positive feedback from clients as to what you have changed and achieved as a result of working together to achieve your goals.
Growing Optimal You as my business and as a brand has been an amazing challenge, journey and experience, and one that has just begun! Bringing Green Vibrance and Maximum Vibrance green juice products to so many people and being able to help people feel good is absolutely fantastic, and I love hearing feedback on eczema that has been cured, acne that has disappeared, weight loss goals that have been achieved, and the abundance of energy and well-being that everyone feels as a result of taking the product. I'm so glad I have these amazing products in my life and that I am able to share them.
I am thankful that I am able to do what I love, what I really connect and engage with, and what I enjoy. Being able to feel happy and energised through what I work hard for is the best thing ever. Helping people realise their potential is something that is so rewarding and something I can't wait to do more of.
I have received so much support for my business which has been really overwhelming! I never expected to be surrounded by so much help from business advisors, mentors, friends, colleagues, and complete strangers. I am grateful to all of my clients, to all of my mentors and advisors, and to everybody that has been there for me to help me through challenges I have faced. I did not ever expect to have so many amazing people around me and helping me, and it has really help drive me forwards, both personally and professionally.
I am excited for what is to come in the New Year and can't wait to get started!
In January I will be helping you with your fitness, detox and weight loss goals, with training sessions, bootcamps, run sessions, detox plans, workouts, and Green Vibrance and Maximum Vibrance detox juices. I will be leading the Driven Woman "Mind" and "Nourish" workshops in London, presenting my New Year Younger You event at Jesmond Dene House, and delivering a Positive Psychology Master Class. I will also be continuing with my writing, editing my academic research for publication and preparing a submission for the European Positive Psychology Conference. Lots of things to be excited about...and these are just a few of them!
My wishes for 2014. That I am able to continue to help people feel great and realise their potential and what they can achieve. To grow Optimal You as a lifestyle brand and create jobs as a result. To achieve my own health goals and reach new levels of strength and fitness. For my dad to be well, have a successful operation on his heart, and be fitter and healthier than ever before. For all of my friends, family, clients, and followers to learn, grow, and succeed in the ways they desire, and to be happy and love and be loved.
What are you grateful for? What are your goals and wishes for 2014? Drop me an email or tweet and let me know.
What are you grateful for? What are your goals and wishes for 2014? Drop me an email or tweet and let me know.
Learn from your negatives. Savour and build on your positives.
Have a great New Year and 2014 :)
Thank You!
Niyc xx
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