1 Year Blog Anniversary!

I cannot believe I published my first blog post a year ago (September 2014)!  It’s been fun, hard, exciting, and nerve-wracking all at the same time.  You’ve been there with me, so I hope you’ll join me today in celebrating my 1 year blog anniversary today!    

I didn’t realize the impact that writing and publishing a blog every week for 52 weeks, all the while holding down a full-time job, would have on my life.  Not only have I become more comfortable with writing, but I’ve grown and have been stretched in ways that I never would have expected…ways that have made me a better person.

I’m so grateful for this last year.

When I first set out to write this blog, my plan was to put my 18 years marketing experience to work and help small businesses with developing online marketing strategies.  The crazy thing was that as I drafted a few posts, my mind would wander and I’d begin to write completely different content.

I began writing for a reader who was in need of guidance or insight on regular life stuff.  Instead of sharing business strategies, the strategies I was sharing were ways to overcome obstacles like limiting beliefs and fear, tools and practices to bring clarity about life purpose, ideas and exercises to ignite inspiration—always leaving off with actionable steps that could be taken immediately to live a more fulfilled life.

These are the things that have flown from my “pen,” and I have loved every minute of it.  So, whether you’ve been with me since week one, or you came along somewhere else along the line, I thank you for spending time with me each week.  Your comments, questions, encouragement, and willingness to share my blog with others has made this entire year all the better.  I hope to see more of you in the coming year!

To commemorate this last year, I’ve linked up all my posts here in one spot.  If you’ve missed one, would like to revisit one, or would like to share one, this is the place to peruse.

Before you take a look at the list below, I’d like to share something new that I’m going to offer this year.  It’s a 7-day challenge that will change your life.  It will!  If you’re dealing with stress, feeling overwhelmed, or just need some clarity and focus in your life, this challenge is for you.

I’ll be launching the 7-day challenge soon.  It’s free, so if you’re not already on my email list, sign up now so you don’t miss the opportunity to participate.  Just fill in your name and email in the box at the bottom of this post and I’ll be sending information about the challenge in the next few weeks.

Thanks again friends!  It’s been awesome and I’m looking forward to hearing more about your life success stories in the future!

Week 1:  Gratitude in a Virtual World

Week 2:  The Beauty of Living a Life of Balance

Week 3:  How to Stop Your Negative Self-Talk From Bullying You

Week 4:  5 Lessons We Can Learn About Life From Appollos Hester

Week 5:  Tips for Empty Nesters

Week 6:  When a Loved One Needs Assisted Living

Week 7:  Reboot Your Life

Week 8:  Why We Procrastincate and How To Stop!

Week 9:  It’s Scary What a Smile Can Hide

Week 10:  Losing the Moment When Taking Pictures

Week 11:  Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

Week 12:  Dream Big!

Week 13:  Dreams Can Come True

Week 14:  Being a Person of Influence

Week 15:  Overwhelmed by the Holidays

Week 16:  Grief During the Holidays

Week 17:  How to Set and Achieve Your Goals in the New Year

Week 18:  Overcoming Slumps, Depression, and the Blues

Week 19:  It’s Never Too Late For a Kind Word

Week 20:  Treat Each Day Like a Special Occasion

Week 21:  Never Stop Learning

Week 22:  Creating a Sanctuary in Your Home

Week 23:  Why You Should Act More Like a Child

Week 24:  Learn The Best Way to Show Your Love

Week 25:  The Benefits of Being a Good Neighbor

Week 26:  The Power of Ugly Words

Week 27:  Get Back on Track After Falling Off The Wagon

Week 28:  VIDEO:  5 Steps To Overcoming Difficult Obstacles

Week 29:  Taking Care of Yourself Before You Crash and Burn

Week 30:  How Saying No Will Improve Your Life

Week 31:  The Art of Delegation

Week 32:  Lessons Learned: Perspective From an Adult Child of An Alcoholic

Week 33:  Combat Fear and Shame By Sharing Your Story

Week 34:  Taking Time To Develop My Passion In San Diego

Week 35:  VIDEO:  4 Steps To Living An Authentic Life

Week 36:  Please Take My 2015 Reader Survey

Week 37:  How Accountability Will Save You From Overwhelm

Week 38:  Mind Mapping: Who Should Use It And Why

Week 39:  When Quitting Is A Decision That Will Enrich Your Life

Week 40:  How To Stop Hurting The People You Love The Most

Week 41:  Letter to A Graduate

Week 42:  How To Take Those Lingering Project And Get Them Done

Week 43:  VIDEO:  How Changing Specific Words You Use Every Day Will Greatly Impact Your Life

Week 44:  Journaling…The Benefits, Methods, and Ideas

Week 45:  3 Steps To Cultivate And Grow Your Relationships

Week 46:  VIDEO:  The Definition of Success — A 10 Year Old’s Perspective

Week 47:  Top 5 Online Etiquette Rules and A Challenge

Week 48:  Removing Limiting Beliefs From Your Life

Week 49:  VIDEO:  How To Deal With The Grief You Are Experiencing Today

Week 50:  How To Create A Vision Board in 3 Easy Steps

Week 51:  Are You Comfortable In Your Own Shoes

Week 52:  Time is Short…How Are You Spending Yours?

Have a great day and I hope to see you in my free 7-day challenge!

Jill xx

P.S.  If you’re the sharing type, please, please, please share this post.  Surely someone you know could benefit from at least one of the 52 posts I have listed out here.  Appreciate you!