This is my end of the year post. Since I want to continue to work on some of these things in 2025, I am including my hopes for the new year.
I went from 185 pounds to 155 pounds in 2024. I can’t believe that I lost 30 pounds thanks to my hard work and the guidance and encouragement of the EVO study. I hope to lose another 20 pounds and get down to 135 pounds. I might quit early if I think I look too skinny or something. I can’t imagine what I will look like at 135 pounds.
I had 211 views with 179 unique visitors in 2024. It was my second best year on views (2019). I pray that those visitors have found encouragement on the site. I posted 44 posts. I want to continue to encourage people through this blog.
My other goal for 2025 are to read the Bible for the majority of the days each week. Since I have read all of the King James version and New International version, I decided to use the Jubilee Bible that I happen to have on my Kindle. I like to read different versions because the familiarity of some versions makes it seem mundane or normal. Then, I refer to other versions if I see something interesting in it.
My last goal is to pray twice a day for most days of the week. Martin Luther recommends using the Lord’s Prayer as a guide. So, I will try to start there. I am reading a book on prayer that reminded me of Luther’s recommendation.
What have you achieved in 2024?
What are your goals for 2025?
I’m going into 2025 with the mantra of Show Up!
Show up for my clients
Show up for my family
Show up for my jobs
Show up for my God.
I’m looking to grow my community to be a safe space for others to find support and encouragement for their mental health journey.
In 2024, I solidified my coaching business foundation. I found my niche of “Outrunning Grief & Depression.” I was privileged to end the year as a guest at the Shattering Stigma Summit.
Sounds like a great plan for 2025.