It’s that time again. Time for some Year End Reflections.
This is how I check in with myself BEFORE I start making big plans for the new year. Although, in many cases, some big plans are already made. Either way, this is a yearly thing I do and it helps make sure I stay positive and honest.
10 HIGHLIGHTS
- I started running again! And built up to a half marathon.
- My Ode to Adult Onset Runners post when viral for like a day.
- I got my RRCA Coaching Certification.
- Our family expanded! See all Moxie The Ridge posts.
- BlogFest at IDEA World was pretty amazing!
- My niece’s visit/ Up & Running Again volunteering.
- The FiTrends with Jamba Juice event & Venus Williams.
- My weekend trip to Napa with my besties for our 30th!
- Our anniversary in Idyllwild was beautiful and fun.
- Developing a women’s faith & fitness program and leading 2 groups!
10 DISAPPOINTMENTS
- When my laptop broke and I got robbed and our apartment flooded.
- That awful 5k.
- Not being able to continue with Up & Running Again.
- The worst birthday ever.
- NOT being able to work on or make progress with my faith & fitness plans.
- Seeking freelance work and NOT finding enough.
- RunThisYear 2014 – so far from it’s potential, but I do not have the time I need.
- Not feeling like I’m back to where I was before I got injured fitness wise.
- The fact that working full time means I have no time for writing/blogging.
- Not doing as much coaching as I wanted too.
3 GAME CHANGERS
- Moving to Oregon. All things have changed. Money. Time. Priorities.
- Getting a puppy. Moxie has also changed money, time, and priorities.
- Working for Lorna Jane Active. Made moving possible.
3 THINGS I FOCUSED ON
- I spent a lot of time developing and trialling the women’s faith and fitness program at Mariner’s Church in Huntington Beach. It was probably the single most impactful thing I did this year.
- Making progress toward bigger goals in life. A lot of our someday plans (family, home, etc) meant we needed to find a way to move to Oregon. Well, we did. It has meant a lot of sacrifice for now but it will be worth it.
- Being a good wife, fur mom, and putting my faith into practice more.
3 THINGS I FORGOT
- Faith & Fitness Inspired, the online community I was going to start working on.
- Run This Year, to some extent, had to take a back seat to life changes.
- Charity/donation/volunteering. I did some but not as much as 2013.
REFLECTION
So, how does this inform my plans for 2015?
- Time and money are going to continue to be an obstacle. I won’t be able to blog as much, do as many races, or probably put time into developing any faith and fitness programs/communities. I have to accept that and move on.
- If I’m going to continue with RTY, it has to be pretty low key and self-moderating.
- New priorities are going to be in finding a more permanent living situation in the Portland area and saving up money for moving/home buying/etc.
For me, 2015 is going to be about not overcommitting myself, and having fewer or shorter term goals to achieve. I run the risk of exhaustion and sickness if I do not take the time I need to sleep, rest, and recover every day/week.
Love this post! Love to hear your review for the year!
Thanks so much Cheri!
I am still kind bummed you moved to OR. What are the LA events going to be like without you?!?!
I’m going to miss all the LA area meet ups! I swear I got so much more love and swag just being in the LA area. Now what? 🙁 COME VISIT ME!
Loved reading your year end review. I see all your posts, but sometimes you just don’t realize how much was going on until you see it all in one place. Congrats on your move to Oregon – change is so exciting! I hope 2015 is an amazing year for you!! I think I’m going to borrow this idea if you don’t mind and do a little reflection of my own. <3
Thanks, Jami. Of course I don’t mind! I’d love for you to borrow the idea. 🙂
Great list. Not sure I have 10 highlights, but I guess it’s time to take stock.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Andy
LOve this – the good & the bad cause we all have it – just some don’t say the bad… LOVE the goal to not overcommit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice article! I discovered your blog from your review of Win detergent, which I’ve used for several years. It’s always good to reflect (not dwell) on the good and not so good to help establish a vision/plan for the coming year. I do it but not often do I put it to writing (as I’m required to do for work)…think I’ll try it this year, thanks to this article! I especially like the “Game Chagers” category as those are the unexpected tests and rewards that make up life. Good luck in your future endeavors and keep pursuing your passions!
The BEST system I have seen for taking what your have / have not done in the last year and applying it to the next year and I soooo appreciate that you shared your 2014 reflections as it was fuel for me to get moving. I just printed out the outline and am committed to going through this process in the next couple of days !
Your process made me think of the Scripture verse “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap” (Gal. 6:7). So looking back at 2014 is foundation for what I will build upon or replace and rebuild in 2015.
Thanks for taking time to share in this busy new phase of your life, you have influenced me and for that I am grateful.
Great verse! Thank you!
I think you did some great things in 2014. Priority shifts in life are necessary to be ready for the things you really want.
I’m sad to not have you in the LA area but I hope to make it up to Portland in 2015!
Will I see you at FitBloggin’ or IDEA? I hope so.
Happy 2015!
I’m looking at all the fun things going on in LA and am SO sad to miss opportunities to hang out with you ladies! Definitely let me know if you are coming to PDX. I’d love to meet up! I don’t know about conferences this year. Finances are wonky until J finds a job. :-/