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  • 2018 End of Year Reflections

    2018 End of Year Reflections

     

    Style & Life Blog: 2018 End of Year Reflections

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    2018 End of Year Reflections 

    I have procrastinated writing this post because I am in a bit of denial that the year is over. I constantly feel that time is going too quickly and that I can’t catch up…being a planner and someone who likes to accomplish things, it frustrates me a bit because I did not accomplish everything I wanted.

    While this year was amazing, it went differently than expected. There were some amazing things that happened and there are still a lot of things that I am continuing to work on in 2019. 

    Early in January 

    I started 2018 planning to keep my corporate job for one more year. I wanted to stay there and continue growing Style & Life. The second week of January, the company told me I needed to spend significantly more time in New York and I could no longer work remote two days per week.  Both were deal breakers.  Time is too precious to spend being away from my family that much. 

     Initially, I was devastated. I had a great income with benefits and did not feel I had the energy to find something new. I wanted to maintain “status quo” so I could spend my spare time on Style & Life, not finding a new job. However, after an evening of venting and complaining, I woke up and went to work out. While I was on the treadmill, I remembered what I have heard Tony Robbins say. He asks “If life is always happening for you, then what does that mean?” It instantly changed my perspective. At that moment, I regained my power and decided to move on. The cost was too great and I would not sacrifice my core values. 

    I will not say it has been easy…taking a pay cut, working in a new role, but I am living consistently with what I believe is right. I am consulting for an amazing company who treats their employees well and has a growing business. And I have more time for my family and Style & Life. 

    So that was how 2018 started! It was surprising but I am grateful for the way everything transpired.

    Style & Life 

    We had some Style & Life milestones for which I am so grateful. To start, my brand ambassadorship with Soveral skincare. My goal is to bring my readers products I truly believe in. I am a huge advocate for skincare and have used Soveral products for many years. I feel so honoured to work with them.  We also did our first videos…there is so much to learn about creating videos and many more ideas but we started.  I also had the opportunity to participate in an amazing charity event, did my first personal appearance and a collection of other amazing sponsorships. I love my Style & Life work and am happy to see it resonate with you and companies. 

    I did not…

    However, I want more. We always will. I launched a well campaign…the effort and results have been dismal. I wanted to take better care of myself…in reality, I probably did less for myself than last year. Nor did I get consistent with my workouts or lose the weight. 

    For 2019, I am working on…

    While I have a set of business goals that I want to achieve, I am approaching my personal goals from a different perspective. I have a clear vision of who I want to be, how I want to feel and what I want to accomplish. Instead of having this huge push of effort, I am working on being peaceful and consistent. Staying in a place of feeling grateful, healthy and happy.  I want to approach making changes from the inside so that all of the changes are lasting. 

     

    I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! 

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    Bisous,

    Rebecca

     

  • End of Year Reflections

    End of Year Reflections

    Style & Life Blog: End of Year Reflections

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    End of Year Reflections

    It feels so cliché to say “this year flew by” but it did…more than any other!  Between having a toddler, working full time and investing in Style & Life, the days, weeks and month flew by. 

    When I look back at this year, I am proud and determined to improving at the same time. I relaunched Style & Life at the end of 2016…my goal was to post original content consistently and I have done that.  Having Style & Life as a creative outlet gives me a sense of satisfaction that I was missing and I am proud that I said I was going to do it and that I did.

    That being said, there are other areas that need some attention.  Like learning to manage stress effectively. Focusing on my health and physical body. Taking time to connect spiritually. I like to look back to review the accomplishments and challenges so that I can focus on where I want to go as we kick off the new year. 

    If I thought this year was busy, I have a feeling next year will be even busier and I am excited to see what it will bring! In addition to growing Style & Life…these are the other areas I am focusing for 2018. 

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    SELF CARE 

    I fly often and am still fascinated during the safety demonstration when they say you “should put your own mask on first before helping others”. However, I think I get it. If you don’t take care of yourself, then you can’t help anyone else. I have fallen short in this area and while I am living a beautiful life, if I am so run down and stressed out that I cannot enjoy it, then what is the point? And what example does that set for my daughter? So, as selfish as it sounds, I am putting self care (consistent workouts, nutritious meals, daily inspirational reading, weekly spa nights) at the top of my list so that I can improve my level of spiritual, emotional and physical balance.

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    RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

    To start. Putting down the phone. There are times when I let work emails take precedent over conversations with loved ones. I am also scheduling more frequent date nights with my husband and outings with girlfriends so that we can make memories and have quality conversation. 

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    GIVING BACK

    If you have been following me for any length of time, you may already know that my parents founded Crisis Aid International so philanthropy is literally in my blood. The times I have felt the most fulfilled in my life is when I am consistently giving back to others…so, stay tuned, I am launching a well building campaign early next year! 

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    HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

    Most days I work, spend time with my daughter and husband and then work more.  When I am done working, I tend to watch 30-60 minutes of TV to wind down.  This has been a habit I have developed the last couple of years and while I may still use TV to wind occasionally, I am going to incorporate other things I enjoy more….like practicing French and reading books.

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    DREAMING BIGGER

    Picasso once said “Everything you can imagine is real”. So, why not? I am going to pursue all of my hopes and dreams with passion. 

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    I wish you health, happiness and fulfillment in 2018. 

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    Bisous,

    Rebecca