Transitions/Goals: 2024

January 1st, 2024

Career

I have numerous career goals in my life, but in 2024, my primary focus will be on advancing my career in social media, real estate, and a lot of other things I want to pursue!

• I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to be in college and receive an education. I genuinely believed I would end up as a college dropout, so being in school and committing myself this time around has been so beneficial for my overall personal growth. In anticipation of the unfolding developments in my professional pursuits, I am genuinely excited to witness how my various careers will evolve and manifest in the year 2024.

Health

I have always been a sporty girl bit this year I really started to focus on my nutrition and fitness. It was the first year that I stayed consistent in the gym and saw results. While my commitment to regular gym sessions continues, my aim for the upcoming year is to elevate my fitness goals to another level.

• The incorporation of a diverse range of sports into my life has improved my body by maintaining a toned physique and a continual sense of energy and enthusiasm, which was needed because being on Accutane, my body was getting weaker by the day. Engaging in activities such as pickleball, basketball, and dance has been my go-tos. Looking ahead to 2024, I am eager to intensify my commitment to sports and seriously dive into golf and horseback riding, and just do the sports I wanted to do as a child!

Relationships

I bet you are think I’m going to say it’s a goal of mine to be in a romantic relationship this year right? Well you’re sort of right haha. God’s timing is best and I’m never going to make it a goal of mine to be with someone because I am whole on my own but it would be nice since Ive never been in one. But I do have goals for the relationships in my life in general and the type of people I want to keep around me.

• I aim to improve my active support for both my close friends and others. I believe that small gestures are essential in sustaining healthy relationships, and expressing support and belief in someone is particularly crucial. Many individuals lack such encouragement in their lives, and having someone who believes in them is important yet beautiful thing.

• I hope to establish more relationships and connections with other women influencers in the Arizona and California. There’s definitely a network and support system that I haven’t tapped into. Whether there is a group that already exists or I’m leading the charge to start one, I definitely want to link up with other micro-influencers.

Faith

While I have experienced fluctuations in my connection with God, having both a strong relationship and moments of losing myself, I am genuinely pleased that this connection is now restored and stronger than ever.

• I want to overall Pray more. Not just for myself but for others. For my family and friends. For the country and the world. For people who are suffering. I mean like genuine conversational prayer. If you have any tips or devotionals that you think may help me reach this next step in my faith journey, let me know!

Blog

I started my blog in in early 2023 and it’s been much more than I could have ever expected or imagined. I am grateful and at times simply speechless at all of the support and readers! Thanks so much for joining me on this journey! As I look forward, my aspiration is to produce even more engaging and creative content in 2024.

• There was a peculiar feeling that held me back from promoting myself or labeling myself as a influencer/blogger. It seemed like expressing confidence or acknowledging my role in social settings might come across as conceited. However, that's not the reality! I can actively promote myself, proudly identify as a micro-influencer, and establish connections with other influencers and companies without it being perceived as narcissism. My aspiration is to approach this journey with less fear and more boldness, fully embracing the opportunities it presents.

Final 2023 Thoughts! 

The past two years have presented significant challenges for me, involving struggles with acne, internal conflicts, verbal/emotional abuse, and an overwhelming sense of sadness. Navigating through these challenges has forged a stronger version of myself, molding me into a person I hadn't anticipated becoming. I credit it all to God for guiding me out of those dark places and restoring my faith. Im also kind of sad I didn't have a recap post to share with you guys on the socials, so Im making a promise to not hide myself and openly be ME without letting anyone try and change that! This might seem like quite an ambitious list of goals but I’m always up for a challenge…and an accountability partner. If any of these goals seems like something you’re also willing to work on, contact me because we’re in this together! Thanks for reading my final blog post of 2023, I hope you have a safe and Happy New Year!

STAY SHININ xoxo

2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV): Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.