Go for your dreams in 2013 – my wish for all of you

Hi friends…as I look ahead to 2013 and I think about the goals I have I want to encourage all of you to…GO FOR IT!

Make a list, write your goals down, nothing is too small or too big.  Don’t let fear guide you or get in the way.  2012 was an amazing year!  I started my blog in February and focused only on getting to know other bloggers.  I have had a website since 2007 and through that have received emails from teachers all over the world asking me questions or thanking me for sharing,etc.  Then when I stumbled upon What the Teacher Wants { love ya Rachelle and Natalie } — I thought WOW – I can share my ideas and get immediate feedback instead of an email or guestbook comment here and there.  It got me thinking…maybe I can do this….will I have enough to say?  Will people even care?

Those are doubts people — don’t let them creep into that pretty or handsome little head of yours.  I had NO idea how to create products – seriously not a clue.  I found a couple key bloggy friends and asked a few questions, played around a bit and viola — I have myself a little store now.  Who knew?!?!  If I would’ve let fear, rejection or doubt creep in I wouldn’t be where I am now.

I have been so blessed and have been able to do some things I wouldn’t have even imagined a year ago.  If I wouldn’t have taken this risk I wouldn’t have reaped the benefits.  Not to mention the HUGE blessings of bloggy friends I have now. 

Set goals:

*visiting blogs, leaving comments

*maybe you need to set up a facebook page or twitter account

*join Instagram — it’s fun to be friends with other bloggers on a personal level.  I seriously enjoy seeing the outfits some of my bloggy friends post on Instagram – and YES I <3 fashion!!

*commit to spending X amount of hours commenting on blogs/facebook etc. for a week.

*learn something new – how to add a video to your blog or change your blog header

*have BALANCE – don’t neglect family to finish that unit you’ve been working on for a long time. – that unit will still be there tomorrow I promise!  { I need to listen to my own advice sometimes }

*Don’t rush it!  Your blog or business will grow in time.

*STOP comparing yourself to others….and don’t copy others.  Develop your own style/writing on your blog and your products.

*go to a blogger meet up.  I went to a So. Cal one last year and even though I ended up getting lost and getting there 1.5 hours late – I’m not kidding.  UGH!  I still got to meet wonderful ladies that I admire and love.

I am terrified of heights and just this past week I went on a zip line in Vegas — I’m so glad I did it.  These are the kinds of things that I’m talking about.  Don’t miss out on life because of your fears or insecurities.  You were all meant to do something special and created for a wonderful purpose so get out of the way and let God do his greatness in you!  Welcome to 2013 and keep me posted on how awesome 2013 turns out to be for you!

xoxo – Vicky

** As a gift to  you – for encouraging me through comments etc.  I’m going to give away any 1 item from my store to 2 of my sweet followers.  Leave a comment below – tell me something new you might try in your life in 2013 and I will randomly pick a winner tomorrow.