This is my absolute favorite time of year. I love the energy of New Years, a fresh start, new perspective on our lives, and the ability to hit the reset button and embrace change. Ever since I was a little girl, I was fascinated with new years concepts. I used to sit on NYE (as young as 8/9 years old) and write down my planned themes/virtues to work on in each of the upcoming months…and made up a game for my family called “New Years Eve puzzlers” that I roped them all into–and it had questions like–“what did you like most about the previous year”, and “what are you looking forward to about the coming year” and while for many of those years it was a bit of a joke, and we laughed alot as family members made it silly; the themes stayed consistent with my entry into a career as a coach. I just love the concepts of personal transformation, and the idea that we can, with the right intention, introspection and support, truly make big changes each and every year, and grow in the ways that matter most, related to what we’re called to be and do in the world in a larger way.
Now, heading into 2019, I’m very excited to launch my Life by Design/Fulfillment in 5 course in the coming weeks, which you’ve all been helping to shape and bring to reality—one of my very own big dreams and projects (like this blog) that wouldn’t exist without the confidence that we’re meant to be moving forward, continually, in love, greater service, and seeking to use our little methods of communication and impact to make a difference in the world. I’m also so grateful that even as I prepare to have a baby and give myself space to focus on and care for him and my family–with the help of some amazing blog collaborators (guest bloggers) and partners, the amazing technology tools we have, and more, that we’ll be able to really cheer each other on in the coming weeks, continue expanding our serving and offerings, and to support all of your big and small transformations that are right around the corner.
And for you–I know you have those big dreams, projects, and desires on your heart–starting perhaps with just embracing a new level of health or organization, or taking on new habits that will serve you for the months to come. Something I love to do is to pick themes for the year (that are over-arching over the goals, and connect the dots so to speak) and I also love having a word of the year–either generated through this fun site, or discerned and chosen through journaling.
I was eager to pull together this list of some of my favorite tools and health packages to get us all off on the right foot. It’s my favorite thing in the world to see my clients, family and friends make great strides in feeling better, doing better, and increasing their inspirational impact in the world. Thanks for joining in with us, and share which of these tools you’re most excited about bringing with you into 2019!!!
As promised–I am now sharing my 3 themes prayed about and decided for 2019. They are Intention, Integration, and Impact. And the word of the year that I got from the word generator was FAMILY…totally embracing it in this coming chapter.
I hope to do a January blog post to flesh these out as I begin living them more fully, and in the meantime, share with me what themes and words of the year are coming up for you!
Top 10 Tools for a Thriving New Year (across all areas of life)
1.A great planner that helps you be intentional, focused, and clear-headed. I love the desire map planner by Danielle LaPorte, I’ve been using it for 4 years and it ties well with intentions over goals. Others that I think are good based on input from trusted friends are the new Monk Manual or the Blessed is She planner.
2. Meal Planning & shopping notepad. I’ve been using this one weekly for over a year and love how it streamlines our weeks, makes shopping strategic, and save us time and money. The key is for it to be something you enjoy looking at and using. You can also check out the fun meal plan downloads being offered with our Jan cleanse kits (4 weeks free meal plans valued at $21). This is such a game changer for so many busy people and families. Embrace it!
3) Need extra motivation to get back to the gym or back to working out? Some new, fun athletic wear certainly helps. I love Athleta (they have great sales going on now), New Balance for J. crew were some of my fav picks last Jan, and pro tip–you can find amazing Lulemon pieces and other great brands (sometimes Albion!)on Thredup for a fraction of their original price–eco-friendly and sustainable shopping! The link above gets you $10 off your first order, and currently 20% off using code CHOOSEUSED. Happy upgrading and getting your sweat on!!
4) Speaking of sweat, how about this great athlete’s package for the new year? Some of my favorite products are in here–a natural (powerful!) electrolyte drink that is low-glycemic and used by olympians…a super charged recovery shake, my favorite deep sleep aid/muscle recovery tool, and a quick energy boost for pre-workout–this is a must-have for the aspiring or experienced athlete. Last year I had so much fun watching a few running friends run some PRs and have an amazing season with these tools, along with some cross-fitters who swear by these. Try ’em out for support in reaching your 2019 fitness goals!
5) For a true fresh start with de-cluttering and organization: look no further than 5 week fulfillment/life design course that’s launching soon!
6) Healthy Cleanse kit. This is a no-brainer for anyone ready to lighten up, clear their mind, sleep better, change your cravings after the holidays (from sugar back to the good stuff!) and to reset your metabolism and get you back to your best self. Your energy levels will sky rocket, and you’ll be texting me (perhaps, it happens alot) deep cleaning your house at midnight saying “what is all this energy?”–yep, it’s that good. And we offer tons of support, recipes, and more to accompany it. Use it with the healthy weight and cleanse kit if you want to dive in and jump-start a more serious weight loss/lifestyle upgrade (remember, diet is truly a 4 letter word). Cheers, and see you in our cleanse communities on FB!
7) Foundational energy boost. The strip and shake are the exact daily health tools that I’ve been relying on to be at my best, with high energy, mood, focus and great sleep, for over 6 years. My husband and I can’t imagine life without these daily tools, and we love how many of our friends, clients and family use them too. If you’re looking to improve your health with just a few simple daily changes–start here for a personalized approach to your best 2019. So excited for your energized new year!
8) Are you looking to learn how to visualize and manifest more of the good stuff in your life in 2019? I have to say this incredible, funny, irreverent manifesting guide from Denise Duffield Thomas has helped me SO much, I come back to it often as a play-book for upgrading my mindset and lifestyle following some easy but powerful steps. Check it out, it just might be what you’re looking for to jumpstart a 2019 that’s filled to the brim with the good stuff! Keep an eye out for my upcoming post on creating a vision board for 2019-she mentions them here and I’ll go into all the fun details on how I use these as a more powerful framework for traditional new years goals. Super fun to do with friends, too.
9) A beautiful new journal. If you adopt only 1 other daily habit in 2019 (besides exercising, and your strip and shake ;)), this might just be the one to embrace. Journaling is proven to reduce stress, improve immune function, lead to better emotional habits, and boost memory and mood. Sounds like an all-around winner! And be sure to carve out a fun corner in the house to create and solidify the ritual–I always do mine with morning tea and prayer time, in the same cozy spot. I always find fun journals at Anthro, here are a few of my current favs—some on sale! And if you have kids and want to help them get started on this great habit, we’ve been loving the 5 min journal for kids for Emma–she really enjoys it.
10) Committed to a greener lifestyle in 2019? And loving your space in new ways now that you’ve de-cluttered? Start your deep January cleaning spree with these amazing non-toxic cleaners–literally allowing you to toss all the chemicals and junk that makes you dread cleaning and perhaps even gives you a headache (or is “natural” but doesn’t work!) Clear homes, clear heads, beautiful spotless counters. Pair with your favorite essential oils scents for the ultimate natural clean. Bring on a sparkling 2019!
Thanks for letting me share a few of the things that I love to have at hand when welcoming a fresh start and a full reset—and to help my coaching clients embrace as we start out on our best new year. Truly, we know that thriving is within reach in 2019–and it’s ours to claim it, and make this coming year the best year yet. Let me know which of these you get inspired by and can’t wait to connect with you more in the coming weeks for more fun new years inspiration and life design!
