Guys…2019 is like tomorrow. But before we get immersed in the New Year let’s celebrate our wins in December and recap all of our wins for the year.
To recap…I began the “You Go Girl” monthly series because most of us make resolutions or promises to ourselves at the beginning of each year and as each month ends we begin to think we are losing time if we haven’t accomplished it all.
I decided at the end of each month instead of thinking of what we haven’t accomplished, we should think about all that we have.
My accomplishments for December 2018
· If you read these monthly then you know last month my goal is 2,000 followers by January 1, 2019...that’s not going to happen, but I’m currently at 1,530. I need your help guys…Tell your friends to follow me. It’s fun here!
· Still pitching... I’m pitching regularly and not getting discouraged by “no” or no responses. Well, a little, but I keep pitching anyway.
· Did a super fun collaboration with The Cupcake Collection and if you know me, you know I love cupcakes so it was a no brainer.
· Went on a super fun girl’s trip and tried skiing for the first time.
· My Christmas was amazing. My family was in town, and we had a blast.
· Still being pretty consistent with blogging and posting.
· Still being conscious of being present.
· Laughing a lot.
This Eloquii skirt was the highlight of December 2018 LOL!
Now let’s look back at all of 2018:
My accomplishments for January 2018
· Went to my first therapy session ( I need to get back to this)
· Getting back into meal planning
· Being consistent on the blog and social media
· Designated a blogging day (it’s Sunday)
· Spent time with friends
· Went to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
· Drinking more water
· Joined an amazing Blog Mastermind Group
· Connecting and building relationships with other bloggers
· Working on being more present
· I think I only had one “woe is me” moment this month
· Did not get the Flu (Y’all know this is serious)
Accomplishments for February 2018
· I am still meal planning
· Still consistent on my blog
· I did my first giveaway and I think it was a success
· Spent time with friends
· Making more connections and Building Relationships with other Bloggers
· Still being present
· I actually enjoyed Valentine’s Day…I did not have a woe is me moment at all
· Someone brought me fries at work and I put them in the trash
· A little more consistent about working out
· I think I only had a couple of cupcakes (trying to get this body ready for summer LOL)
· Only drinking water at work…no more Coke (at work J)
Saw Black Panther
· This is my second blog post of the week
I decided in 2018 to embrace Valentine’s Day being single and all!
Accomplishments for March 2018
· I have been pretty unhappy at my job for a while, but I finally started making moves to change it, instead of complaining but doing nothing. Good Job me!
· I did my first series on the blog, and people seemed to enjoy it.
· I am trying to get to 1000 followers on Instagram and I need about 25 more. Tell your friends to follow me. It’s fun hereJ!
· Noticing more views on my blog which is a big deal.
· I have shown my face more on Instagram Stories. I was challenged to do it twice a week, and I’m not there yet but I’m getting there. Baby steps.
Still putting money in weekly for the 52 week challenge and I haven’t taken any out.
· I never take lunch breaks, but I am vowing to at least leave my desk twice a week, even if it is just for a walk. Guys keep me honest on this one.
· Still consistent with my blog.
· I took my Christmas tree down last weekend. Don’t judge me!
· Still being conscious of being present.
My accomplishments for April and May 2018
· I got a NEW JOB!!
· I am stepping out of my comfort zone in June. I’m nervous but excited. Stay tune.
· I have over 1,000 followers on Instagram…woo hoo! My next goal is 1,200. Baby steps. Tell your friends to follow me. It’s fun hereJ!
· Noticing more views on my blog which is a big deal.
· I have been doing more Instagram Stories not using my face a lot but more stories.
· I have my first REAL collab with a brand. This is big for me. Be on the lookout for the post, etc.
· I have done more pitching and I received an YES!
· Still consistent with my blog.
· Still being conscious of being present.
· Worked with a photographer I have wanted to work with for a long time.
· I finally bought a desk so I can stop blogging in bed. LOL
· Spent several days with my parents and we all survived.
· Did something out of my comfort zone. #boozeandnudes
· Finally got my highlight covers on Instagram
My accomplishments for June 2018
· Celebrated THREE YEARS blogging
· I started my YOUTUBE channel!!
· Although I don’t have a lot of views YET, I haven’t got discouraged and I typically do. I actually enjoy recording the videos.
· My next goal I made was 1,200 followers. Not there yet but I’m slowly getting there. Tell your friends to follow me. It’s fun hereJ!
· I’m noticing likes and follows from people I don’t know which means I’m growing. My work isn’t in vain.
· Still being consistent with Instagram Stories and using my face more.
· Still doing more pitching and received a couple more YES!
· Still consistent with my blog.
· Still being conscious of being present.
· Had features on three companies Instagram stories which is very cool.
· Cooked more this month.
· Last but not least celebrated another Father’s Day with my dad. If you know his story, this definitely needs to be celebrated.
My accomplishments for July 2018
· I am still being consistent on my YOUTUBE channel!! My views are pretty low, but I’m proud of myself for not giving up.
· Last month I was hopeful I would be at 1,200 followers. I’m not there yet, but I’m closer than I was last month, so I’m considering it a win. Tell your friends to follow me. It’s fun hereJ!
· I have been noticing more likes and more follows from people I don’t know which means my blog is getting out there. That’s pretty exciting.
· Still being consistent with blogging and posting.
· Still doing more pitching and received a couple more YES!
· Still being conscious of being present.
· Last but not least I put my big girl panties, kicked fear in the butt and was a part of Nashville Curves a confidence campaign. Yes, I am in pictures with a swimsuit and no cover-up. Nervous was an understatement, but I have made a promise to myself to continue to grow and learn to love the skin I’m in and being a part of this campaign is definitely in the right direction.
Being a part of #NashvilleCurves was HUGE for me! I would have never thought in a million years I would pose in a swimsuit for a lot of people to see. It felt great though!
My accomplishments for August 2018
· I was consistently on my YouTube channel for TEN WEEKS…TEN WEEKS!! My views weren’t very high, but I am so proud of myself for completing it. I said I would do it and I did.
· If you read these monthly then you know the last couple of months my goal was 1,200 followers and I have 1,200 followers now…well a few more but who’s counting LOL. My next goal is 1,300. Tell your friends to follow me. It’s fun hereJ!
· My social media pages and my blog are growing which means people see me and that is very exciting. I try to share good content with you all so please keep coming back and sharing.
· The #NashvilleCurves campaign hit in August and I shared several pics of myself in a swimsuit and felt good about it. There was even one pic I was self-conscious about, but I posted it anyway. This is called GROWTH people, and I’m so happy about it.
· I went to TCF Style Expo by myself and had a blast. Put myself out there and made some new blogger friends and even chatted with some brands about collaborations. I tell you I’m growing people.
· Still being consistent with blogging and posting.
· Still doing more pitching and receiving a mixture of yes and no but the fact is I keep pitching.
· Still being conscious of being present.
My accomplishments for September 2018
· If you read these monthly then you know last month my goal was 1,300 followers. Y’all, I’m so close…currently at 1,298. Tell your friends to follow me. It’s fun hereJ!
· My social media pages are growing. My blog views are consistent. That means I have a core group, and I’m thankful for that. My goal is to always share good content with you all so please keep coming back and sharing.
· I did a fun collab with this amazing group of bloggers called #thefab40s.
· I applied to be a part of Fohr freshman class. Applying was big for me because I have/had self-doubt once I saw some of the people applying but I did it anyway! If you want to help me click here https://www.fohr.co/crownedcanesha/testimonials and share a testimonial about what you love about me and/or how I have inspired you. Thanks in advance.
· Still being consistent with blogging and posting.
· Still doing more pitching haven’t received a lot of yes recently, but the fact is I keep pitching.
· Still being conscious of being present.
My accomplishments for October 2018
· If you read these monthly then you know last month my goal was 1,300 followers. I’m at 1,355. Woo Hoo! My next goal is 2,000 by January 1, 2019. Tell your friends to follow me. It’s fun hereJ!
· I got to meet and hear Elaine Welteroth.
· I finally got to see Tamia in concert, and it was more than I expected. So good!
· Overall, I’m in a good place. Not as many woe is me moments and even when I have them, I have learned to deal with them better so I definitely look at that as a win.
· I was invited to the #eloquiixdraperjames sip & shop fall launch event. I even had to sign an NDA. At that point I felt like a real blogger. LOL!
· I finally made annual doctors’ appointments. I might have skipped last year. Don’t judge me. BUT…I made the appointments and have already been to one.
· I got to work with one of my fav brands. Hoping to build a relationship with them so make sure you all like and comment on my pics.
· Still being consistent with blogging and posting.
· Still doing more pitching haven’t received a lot of yes recently, but the fact is I keep pitching.
· Still being conscious of being present.
My accomplishments for November 2018
· I didn’t quit blogging (yet). I had some serious thought about it, but I have some great people in my life who talked me off the ledge and convinced me to keep going.
· If you read these monthly then you know last month my goal is 2,000 followers by January 1, 2019. I’m at 1,394. I need your help guys…Tell your friends to follow me. It’s fun hereJ!
· Still pitching...no response from some and some no’s BUT I’ve also received a few yes so my pitching isn’t in vain.
· Had a super fun girl’s trip in New Orleans. It was so needed. Thankful for good friends.
· I scheduled my other annual doctor’s appointment. I skipped last year. Don’t judge me. I’m really going LOL!
· Still working with one of my fav brands. Hoping to build a relationship with them so make sure you all like and comment on all my pics. Turn your notifications on because that dang algorithm.
· Still being consistent with blogging and posting.
· I had the best thanksgiving break with my parents. Learning to appreciate those times more.
· Still being conscious of being present.
· Laughing a lot.
Y’all, I can’t complain about 2018. I may not be where I want to be, but I’m definitely not where I was. I’m so glad I began this series, having accomplishments in writing changes everything. I hope it was helpful, and you began writing down your accomplishments and if not I hope you will. It really makes a difference. This series will go on in 2019 so I hope you keep checking it out. It’s only up from here.
My big goal was to be at 2,000 followers by January, and that’s not going to happen, but looking at this recap made me see how far I have come. Back in March 2018 I was trying to get to 1,000 followers and now December 2018 I’m at 1,530…I’m not mad at that. Of course I want more, but it will come.
I’m not at 2,000 followers yet, and my views on the blog aren’t great, but even with that I still did things that should be celebrated. It doesn’t matter how small they are. I am thankful for all I have accomplished and can’t wait to see what is in store for 2019. I am patting myself on the back and saying You Go Girl!
Walking into 2019 ready for what comes my way. 2018 was a good start but I’m ready for 2019 to blow my mind!
Let’s celebrate you now. What all did you accomplish in December and 2018 as a whole? Don’t forget…nothing is too small Share with me in the comments! I can’t wait to celebrate you!
Until next month,
Crowned CaNesha