The anniversary of my new start

What a time of year to reflect. As I write this, I am thinking of January 4 of 2004. That was the day I filed for my first business license as an independent trainer. 20 years later, I am still here! My name has changed twice, but the business is still the same- helping my community prioritize self care! I know I am making a difference every day by helping people take care of themselves through training sessions, my website and blog, speaking engagements, YouTube channel, social media, and most recently, podcasting. I realized that I love to write because it helps me process the project at hand and really celebrate significant moments. Let me tell you, it never gets boring. There is always something to work on. 

My business has gone through many seasons over the past 2 decades. I started as an independent contractor, opened a storefront and later closed the storefront, merged with a couple of people and later parted ways with them, constructed a studio on my property and started training from home, had a baby, moved to training online,     and started my podcast.

Looking back at all this change, I can't help but think all of the lessons and blessings that came from it. Like the seasons, there is a cycle of things coming into being and then fading away. Much like seeds that break open in order to sprout and grow into something new, I have felt the pain of transition as well as the new energy it brings. When you resist change, sometimes you can’t see the new and positive things. One of my favorite changes has been new people joining and contributing to our community. Thank you for everything. Whether it was a hand with moving, ideas for races, bringing your friends to a semi-private, or showing kindness to one another, you remind me that it is always worth putting yourself out there. Gracias mi gente!

Happy New Year, and cheers to new transitions. What do you want? Write it down and let’s support each other!