Tuesday, February 18, 2014

2013 was the year of survive, 2014 is the year to thrive!

Ok...Quick update: It's February 18th and I am going to officially release my LinkedIn update and include my newest endeavor. I am learning and yearning to be bigger and better than I am. I am reading about 5 books now, ranging from a book club book, to how to succeed in business, to social media guruing. And I feel like a sponge, just reading, digesting and soaking up as much information as possible.There is so much to learn and I am so eager to learn it.
I turned 32 almost 2 weeks ago and for the most part I feel the same.  But more excited that 32 is a new year, with new adventures. I have both personal and professional goals on the agenda this year...both are pretty lofty, but both I will be successfully accomplish.
I also started prepping for my half marathon training that begins next week. It's a go big or go home kinda thing. I haven't run seriously or trained for any race in almost a decade. And I have signed up for a Half marathon in May and I just purchased some sweet kicks!
2013 was the year of survive, 2014 is the year to thrive!
Today I put together a checklist of optimizing your linkedin. I am shocked by how many people aren't using this professional networking tool. It is my goal to teach people how to use this tool to it's full potential and help develop their online brand. Online brands can really make or break someones career. I am working on my first 3 projects for this media consulting gig I have created and its beyond exciting.
I also began volunteering for this amazing organization called Dress for Success. I am super excited to be part of women's lives as they grow and learn in their professional lives.
This year I am really pushing myself to grow personally.