CONGRATS TO ALL MY 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS WINNERS! (They have all been contacted and replied)
Thank you everyone who played along in the 2023 12 Days of Giveaways! I know I say this every year but it was the best one ever!! Seriously, they just keep getting better because of you guys!
Merry Christmas (or happily holidays) and please stay safe!
Julie
DAY 1 Susan VanDusen
DAY 2 Colleen Jamison
DAY 3 Renee Henson
DAY 4 Sara Mikrut
DAY 5 Heather Blitz
DAY 6 Kimberly Morehouse
DAY 7 Denise Council
DAY 8 Laikeshia Abrams
DAY 9 Amber Johnson
DAY 10 Athena Graeme
DAY 11 Leslie Caruthers
DAY 12 Deanna Dodge
Welcome to my annual 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
If you’re new to this – here’s how it works:
1. Each day from December 1 through December 12 I will put up a new giveaway HERE on my website with instructions on how to enter, a detailed description of the prize, and some stuff about the book or series. Each giveaway is different and each has ONE WINNER. MY GIVEAWAYS ARE ALWAYS OPEN INTERNATIONAL
2. Each giveaway runs UNTIL DECEMBER 13.
3. Winners are CHOSEN and NOTIFIED on December 14. I will be notifying winners USING THE EMAIL USED TO COMMENT ON THIS BLOG – and all winners will BE LISTED AT THE TOP OF EACH GIVEAWAY POST HERE ON MY WEBSITE on December 14.
4. Winners have 24 hours to respond, then another winner will be chosen.
5. ALL PRIZES WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 15. If I’m waiting on a winner to respond and they miss the December 15 mail date, that prize will be mailed when I get around to it. I live in the middle of nowhere so a trip to the post office is a “thing” for me. 
So make sure you’re checking for winners on the 14th.
6. I will send newsletters announcing giveaways on December 1, December 6, December 12, and a Winner newsletter on December 14. I NEVER send this many newsletters in a month so sorry if that feels spammy.
7. You can also FOLLOW MY BLOG. I will also make a blog post HERE announcing ALL WINNERS on the 14th. If you want to follow this blog there will be a form at the bottom of each post to do that. Then you get an email when I POST HERE. I don’t do that often – December is the exception because of the 12 Days and my yearly “Wrap-up” post.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
THAT’S IT! I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY THIS!
The world is INSANE right now so I’m just trying to spread some cheer and give back to all of you who support me and enjoy the stories I create.
NOW LET’S GET ON TO THE FIRST GIVEAWAY!
DID YOU MISS YESTERDAY’S GIVEAWAY?
ENTER NOW AT THE LINK BELOW.
DAY 1
IN EACH POST I WILL HIGHLIGHT A BOOK
TODAY’S BOOK HIGHLIGHT IS 321!
THREE, TWO, ONE
ONE GIRL
Battered, barefoot, and huddled under a bookstore awning in the pouring rain, Blue only knows one thing. After fifteen months of captivity, finally… she is free.
TWO FRIENDS
Self-made millionaires JD and Ark are not out to save anyone when they stumble upon a wet and shivering girl one early Sunday morning. But when you sell sex for a living and salvation rings your bell… you answer the call.
THREE SOULMATES
After years of searching, love lifts the veil of darkness, and three people—with three very big secrets—find themselves bound together in a relationship that defies the odds.
Or does it?
Love. Lust. Sex.
This trinity might be perfection… but not everything should come in threes.
WARNING: This is a STANDALONE non-traditional M/F/M ROMANCE with a non-traditional ending.
P.S. – While I would NOT call 321 a “holiday book” it does take place at Christmas.
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GIVEAWAY #2
321 GIFT SET
WHAT’S IN THE GIFT SET!
1. SIGNED COPY OF SPECIAL EDITION HARDCOVER OF 321
2. PREMIUM STICKER SET
3. HANDMADE UNICORN ORNAMENT (NOT PICTURED)
4. THE COTTAGE GREENHOUSE CARROT & NEROLI BODY OIL AND WASH
5. THE COTTAGE GREENHOUSE CARROT & NEROLI BODY BUTTER
6. THE COTTAGE GREENHOUSE CUCUMBER & HONEY DRY BODY OIL
7. FESTIVE FUZZY SOCKS
8. FESTIVE SCRUNCHIE
9. SATIN EYE MASK
10. $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD (NOT PICTURED)
ALL INSIDE A BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL DECORATIVE SAGE GREEN BASKET.
When I made the prize graphics for today and tomorrow I forgot the gift cards and the little unicorn ornaments. But ALL the giveaways have these in them. You’ll just have to use your fabulous imaginations today and tomorrow. (Yesterday’s prize had the ornament if you want to see it.)
AND HERE’S HOW TO ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S GIFT SET!
(1) COMMENT HERE on the blog (below) and tell me –
WHAT DID YOU ACCOMPLISH IN 2023?
I had one big personal goal this year. Last year I bought two draft horses and although one of them really wasn’t fit enough for riding (Annie) the other one was a very good match. So my big goal this year was to get back into riding. I’ve been riding my whole life – literally 50 years and during my teens and in college I was a showjumper. But it had been a while, and this horse is huge (Moju is a Suffolk Punch Draft horse and he is 16.3 hands) so it was a bit intimidating.
But in April, after the long arduous task of sorting out draft-horse size tack I was ready. And while it was a little bit scary to ride after such a long absence, it has definitely been the highlight of my year. Moju is perfect for me. Not a beginner horse, but a safe and honest horse nonetheless. I don’t need a beginner horse, but I didn’t want one out of my comfort zone, either. So it’s just been a complete pleasure working with him and teaching him the subtle art of hacking out alone (this is hard thing for most horses because they are herd animals) and getting him fit on the hills.
He’s definitely not an easy ride when we go out, but he tries hard and even when he fights me, he gives in if I’m persistent. He’s not a silly horse at all so it’s nice to introduce him to new things without worrying that he will bolt or freak out.
I post videos of our rides all the time on my Instagram – so if you’d like to see those, make sure to follow me.
HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK OF TOMORROW’S GIVEAWAY!
BTW – THERE ARE FOUR FUN WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH with me.
ONE – FOLLOW THIS BLOG – FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW and you will be notified via email whenever I put up a new blog post. I usually do this about once a month unless I’m having a cover reveal, or a new release, or something special like this 12 Days of Giveaways. This is not a newsletter list. It’s ONLY tied to BLOG POSTS.
TWO – JOIN MY NEWSLETTER – you will get an email when I send a newsletter. I don’t send very many. Maybe once a month unless I’m up to something special. But you will NOT be notified of blog posts.
DON’T FORGET TO CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL or it won’t sign you up.
THREE – or if you don’t like to get emails – YOU CAN JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP. This is where I hang out on the daily. We’ve got a nice group going with ZERO DRAMA. And if you ever have a question about something, you can tag me in there and I’ll answer you. I’m literally in there all day, every day.
FOUR – If you like more personal things, then my Instagram is the place to be. This is where I post everyday stories about my ranch and farm animals.
I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY AND NEW YEAR.
Stay calm, stay safe, and let’s have a great 2024!
WINNERS FOR ALL GIVEAWAYS will be chosen on December 14 and announced on my blog and in my newsletter. All gifts will be mailed on December 15th with priority mail, so hopefully you get them before the big day. ALL MY GIVEAWAYS ARE ALWAYS OPEN INTERNATIONAL.
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I beat my reading goal of 225 books this year!!!!
I finished all my classes required for my job. It has been a long 8 year process but I finally got it done and I am so happy to have it over!
One major achievement for me this year was reducing my cholesterol – it was high in February and my nurse practitioner said I needed to take a tablet to reduce it, but I disagreed and said I wanted to manage it with my diet, so she gave me 6 months and I did it – I was so proud of myself! I’m still on the path to reducing it more (and not trying so hard just at the moment – Christmas is coming!) but hoping that I at least maintain where I was so that she agrees I don’t need to take medication for the rest of my days (I’m only 57 and just not ready for that yet!)
I got back into reading (even if most are audio books because I’m crazy busy) I had forgotten how much I loved getting lost in a book. Thanks for reminding me!
This past year I focused on changing some things that were no longer working in my life. Today I can say I’m glad I did.
I helped my son with a really tough first half of junior high, and I also got my house organized.
I taught my son how to drive a he passed his driver’s test!
Was able to get my hubby’s lung cancer treatment moving faster than they were moving as they were taking their time just to get his appointments scheduled for the different procedures prior to the chemo and now his tumor has been shrinking after only 2 cycles of chemo/immunotherapy and 4 cycles of immunotherapy.
My big accomplishments for 2023 was I became an asst depr supervisor and got a raise. And, I am still able to keep close to my book goals that I was reading during covid.
Our only child ,a son, got married 12/18/23 in Pittsburgh,PA to his girlfriend of 6 years.
I was able to find myself a new and better job. Thank you!
When I was working, I would often wish my life away to get to the weekend. I retired last year and made it a goal to be present, enjoy the seasons, and experience the holidays, and I have really enjoyed being mindful.
I got back to travelling in 2023. I took my first solo trip to Costa Rica. Finally made it to Alaska. Leaving later this month for Southern Caribbean.
This year I worked on being in the moment. With two boys that are always active, I can get caught on the details and not enjoying the outcome
This year I celebrated 25 wonderful years with my husband! We don’t usually travel much, but this year we got to take an amazing spiritual retreat all the way to Bali!
Finally got my Diabetes under control somewhat better than it’s ever been.
Got through my first year of Perimenopause. Lol
Thank you for sharing!! My goal this year was to settle and ease my son into college at an international university. It was a nerve wracking and stressful experience because he was finishing f is IB diploma so lots of stress around the house and I was in charge basically do the college applications. I received the assistance of some of members of this group and I’m so thankful. He was accepted in all the universities we applied. He chose Spain which is perfect for us. Then it was finding the right apartment close to the university but within a certain price range. After two months we were able to get the right place, set it up and get it ready to go.
My second goal was to lose at least 20 pounds due to very complicated health issues. I’m one pound away from completing my goal!
Saved money to go on a 2 week trip to Europe. A life long dream fulfilled, except now I want more and saving again to go back!
In 2023 I was able to become more focused on myself! I committed to becoming healthier and exercising daily. Since January I have lost 20 pounds and have been able to maintain that. I am much happier with myself!
My goal for 2023 was Happy Retirement to me! Enjoying every minute of it♥
Have a Merry & Bright Holiday!
We managed to get a lot of the house remodeled which is a huge thing for me since we bought an old lol
My top accomplishment for the year has been getting health insurance so that I can get help with stomach issues that I’ve been dealing with for several years. Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway!!
I finally rescued a cat from a shelter, I have been wanting to do it for a while , Her name is Bella and she is the sweetest thing . She was just over a year old and already had five babies .
Macedonia
2023 was a year of firsts for me. My first grandson was born in January and he is everything! I bought my first house by myself and I love it so much! My daughter found out she was pregnant a few months ago with her first baby. I became debt free for the first time in my adult life. I read my first JA Huss book and became obsessed! Its been a hard but great year and I’m completely blessed.
Moved to a new apartment
I rescued a Cat from the local shelter, she had five kittens and was barely a year old , she is the sweetest thing . She loves to cuddle and sleep with me her name is Bella
I love Moju! Big animals kinda scare me though I pretend they don’t. This year I moved home from a year in the South Pacific (with ALCOR!) and I’m doing all the things I planned. Working on a physics degree (at 57!) and learning about self publishing ( sci fi and fantasy ) you are my hero and your EOBS are so motivating.
What a beautiful horse!! Trying to think of an accomplishment lol reached my goal in Goodreads and lost 15 lbs.
I painted my living room a color I chose and created a space that is warm and inviting. I was not allowed to decorate main living areas so this was a huge hurdle for my healing journey.
I finally got my 501c3 started in Iowa so I am officially able to do dog rescue here
Congratulations Danyelle, we need more folks like you that are out there caring for dogs that need rescuing. Good Luck on all your endeavors.
2023 has been my first full year in retirement, after last year’s move to a 55+ community. My goal for this year has been “2023 – New Me”, I have adopted a healthy lifestyle, working out a couple times a week with a trainer, attending a combination of cardio and core strength exercise classes, private ballroom & latin dance lessons, and managing my eating. I have lost 50 lbs, and I feel so much more comfortable in my own skin. I have improved my fitness level – I can dance a 2 minute Viennese Waltz without huffing and puffing. I scheduled a trip to Italy (Milan, Florence and Rome) in September and I climbed to the cupola of the Duomo in Florence – more than 400 stairsteps up. This was my first trip outside of the Northern American continent, and next week I will be going to Vienna and Budapest with some dance friends and my instructors — we will do dance workshops in each city, and we will sight see and visit Christmas Markets. I have really rocked it with this 2023 – New Me theme this year. I also have met a couple of interesting single guys who have added romance and heat…. I believe this could not have been a better year for me!
That’s a tough one. There was nothing big that I have accomplished. I guess repairing my relationship with my father. After not Not really speaking for 8 years, Could be considered an accomplishment.
I got healthier, lost a little weight and did some mental health stuff. At 64 it’s about time.
I made my daughter a bed sized quilt. It’s with the long-arm quilter now. I’m hoping to get the binding on it by Christmas!
I wrote my first scientific article that it now in peer review. I really stepped outside of my comfort zone with this one, but I’m so happy that I made it.
Wow that’s awesome! I love draft horses, it’s a life goal of mine to have one someday! In 2023 I got my debt under control so that’s been the biggest accomplishment I’d say this year.
We made the decision to sell our house in Houston in March after finding a house to lease in Virginia Beach. The property was available May 1st. Our house was on the market for 2 days and we got a cash offer for it that we couldn’t refuse. So on April 26th, we headed to VB (a three day, nearly 1400 mile trip). It was a huge change for us and I don’t deal well with change, but after 7 months, I’m finally settling in. Oh, and the main reason we moved here was to be near our son, daughter in law, and youngest granddaughter. Our son (who is currently deployed) is in the Navy.
Welcome to Virginia – where we have trees, mountains, beach and lots to visit! Make sure you take the time to go to some outdoor concerts, take the train to D.C and go through the Smithsonian Museums, visit Natural Bridge and Skyline Drive – go strawberry picking in the fall and apple and peach picking at the end of the summer. Relax by the ocean and just breathe! Virginia will climb in your veins and become your oxygen.
That’s a tough one as I lost my husband this year so I suppose keeping it together as much as possible has been an accomplishment of sorts. Lots of firsts without him and more to come. But I am taking it steady and doing my best xx
Staying safe during my Mom’s health battle.
I read more of my paperbacks as planned. 2023 went by super fast.
I accomplished beating covid 3times. My son is immune suppressed because of kidney transplant so it has been tough. But we did it with no admissions to the hospital thank god.
Survived selling our house and moving to our dream house.
With my care my old horse got so much better this year and I hope next year maybe I can ride him again.
He was really reslly sick.
Nothing thrilling, just focusing on mental health and physical health.
I changed careers. I left a highly toxic workplace after staying for way too long and being treated terribly. The change has definitely been worth it!
My greatest accomplishment this year was too really step up my game at work. Putting myself out there too show management that I can be a real asset to the company.
I discovered the amazing power of essential oils and learned to incorporate them into my personal as well as professional life.
I accomplished my goal of buying my first house and farm. We have leased since we were married 15 years ago and finally have been working hard to get the pieces in place despite so many setbacks and this year we finally did it!
Got free of a relationship that was sucking me dry mentally, scraped off all the charred bits from years of gaslighting, and found myself again.
Been there – you just need to put on your boots and climb out of the sh@t – you got this! What doesn’t kill you, makes you a real strong woman.
My husband after 26 years as a first responder and myself at 5 started the year rough. He was diagnosed with PTSD and wasn’t himself. After therapy and working together he went back to work this month and we’re doing better than ever. We worked through and now a new year ahead looks so positive! Thank you so much for spreading you cheer this holiday!
Switched positions at work and it is so much better still since then..
I’m slowly pulling myself together after a long toxic marriage
We took in another rescue puppy and she is precious. We now have 3 and thank goodness they all love each other.
We sold our starter home and we are building our dream home now! I am really hoping we survive the few month detour in my parents basement!!
I kinda feel like I didn’t accomplish much in 2023, but this question will make me think all day. What did I accomplish? I did help get 16 cats spayed/neutered from a colony in my small town.
Good morning, my husband and I are both retired. So we have been enjoying our time together. We love spending time with our 5 grandkids. Our favorite time is Christmas and our older 2 grandkids will be home from college for a few weeks. I think our greatest accomplishment would be teaching our grandkids the value of saving their money and working for what they want to accomplish in life.
I was raised in Texas and love horses, yours are beautiful! Hope you have a great day!
Got a new job
better health
Day 2 – what did I accomplish in 2023. Here’s where I hide under the duvet.
Made it through is probably the closest to an achievement. Loved and lost, the losses hurt. I read a lot A LOT of books, for which I am very grateful.
I’m sure I accomplished a lot of little things, but I finally got my attic cleaned out and reorganized. Now I’m working on my craft room/library. *whispers* It is a disaster. Merry Christmas!
My accomplishments for 2023 consisted of 2 promotions, learning to live with and treat a teenager with JME (Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy), and taking on my 2 youngest nephews due to parents being drug addicts. Phew! It’s been a year!
I set up a new home office and created the space I’ve always wanted. I have books, a purple chair to read in and a great workspace. It smells like lavender!
What did I accomplish in 2023? Well, I accomplished a bunch of little things. Like finally going through my books and passing on the ones I’ve never read or never intend to read on to other book lovers to enjoy. One of our boys got married. And I’m still working on cleaning up my library so I can finally get a place to sit. And today is my Birthday.
Happy Holidays
I accomplished finally clearing out the basement, boxes and boxes were gone through and things got donated and the rest went in the garbage. Such a weight lifted off.
The only goal I can think of is my goodreads goal
I have exceeded that goal of 250 books for the year but my goal to get the house organized and decluttered not so much… reading just seems more important .
I’m retired so accomplishments become harder. Meaning I just get things done without thinking about it.
One I’m working on is hitting my reading goal for 2023 which I think I’ll make.
I always wanted to camp right on the ocean an I guess I accomplished that this year!
Three Two One was an amazing book. I reread it every year.
This year I created new art work
I’ve listened to 8 months, 22 days, 9 hours, and 23 minutes of audio books in 2023
I accomplished quite a bit this year.. I rally from having my thyroid removed. I got all my Christmas shopping done. I am proud of that as I usualy wait til the last minute!
I accomplished to remortgage and make one payment for debt, move to a different part of my work and try and live a comfy cozy lifestyle.
I started setting boundaries with people, I’m usually a very giving person and what people would call a “yes man” but I’m burning myself out. I’m proud of myself for doing it.
I finally had cataract surgery on both of my eyes. And what a blessing it is, I can see without glasses and only need readers. I’m so happy!
2023 was a tough year, lots of adjustments and set backs rather than accomplishments, I’m hopeful that 2024 will be much more productive!
I got a promotion at work
I started a new job at the end of 2022 and in 2023 I grew into my role and have become a part of an incredible team. Thanks for the chance as 321 is a favourite!
I completed my Goodreads challenge of reading 250 books this year!
Improved my relationship with my sister.
We finished the shed on our land!
Emptied my closet of THREE clothing sizes I’ve outgrown :(, but it made for a hefty donation :).
This year I got a new less stress job and I love it!
Found a job a really enjoy. On my own barely making it. But I’m happy.
I accomplished my reading goal and fought some doctors to figure out what was going on. Yay me!
I reached my goal of reading 30 books this year.
This year I wanted to start taking time for myself. With 4 daughters under the age of 10 there hasn’t been much me time. I started reading again back in April and discovered your books and fell in love with them!
I’ve accomplished a few things in 2023. The first being that we started cleaning out the house of unwanted/unused items. The second thing accomplished is the planning of my daughter’s wedding with only 4 months to do it in.
I have been trying to lose weight for years. I finally lost 20 lbs this year. I still have more to go but finally got it started. We also have been wanting to replace our deck and screen part of it but covid messed up those plans for awhile. We got it torn down and put back up this year. Yay!
I FINALLY visited one of my best friends who lives in Colorado! She was the BEST guide & I saw so many beautiful places like Garden of The Gods, Seven Falls, Red Rocks, Rocky Mountain National Park & the Alluvial Fan. It was a restorative experience for my mind & soul.
I survived the loss of 3 loved ones. And loss my Uncle as well last night. I have stood up and carried on. I live everyday as if it will be the last. This year has been a lot of trials for my family and I. With the loss of several loved ones, a house fire, and my poor niece’s best friends suicide. I am hoping and wishing for a more calm 2024
Amazing prizes
I have lost almost 40 pounds. It’s so much harder now going through menopause lol. But I have triplets, so there’s always snacks in the house lol.
I was finally able to do a deep purge in most of the rooms in the house and found a small part time job!!
Our family accomplished getting our last child graduating high school and graduating with honors the beginning of June then at the end of June my husband and I Celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary by going on a trip to California for a week it was a big year for us!
I graduated nursing school and got my BSN, got a job at my nearby hospital, bought a new car for me, and was able to visit my family who I haven’t seen in 5 years
Taking my kids out of public school due to bullying and putting them in virtual learning. Lost 2 brother in laws within 2 days so its been a hard year.
purchasing a new car all on my own.
This year I had two major surgeries. So I’ve mainly just been healing all year. That’s pretty much it for me.
Lost weight and was able to stop taking diabetes meds and decrease my bp meds. 2023 was a tough year but the weight loss was the high point.
I reached my Goodreads goal early this year!
I started an audiobook bookstagram.
I helped my son through a rough time. Now he is on the upside of things.
Since stepping back into acting, I usually do straight plays, but I’ve done more than one musical. I was really proud of myself because I sang and dance on stage which is not my comfort zone.
A goal for 2023 that I accomplished, with 30 days to go, is I can I say I survived. The reason I feel like this is an accomplishment, because I can say it and it’s okay if that’s all you accomplished. Sometimes it’s okay to just survive. And yes, I did accomplish some things….got a promotion at work, finished our upstairs (after 3 years of working on it), finally built that deck and screened porch I have been dreaming of, added a second horse to our growing heard, donated a Lab puppy to a police department for a K-9, and helped my daughter have the wedding of her dreams last month. So yes, I did accomplish some things on my list in 2023. However, I also learned that on those days when I think about all the “undone” things I think I should or need to do…. It’s okay to be proud of just surviving.
I found out what my health issues are, and started treatment.
It’s an odd goal,but I am happy for it each year. To see and help all my cancer patients make it through their first year of dealing with cancer.
This year I tried my best to get other people at work trained to replace me and another person. My last day was in the middle of May after some vacation I retired. I am sure the people I trained will do great and will continue to learn just as I did.
I have been working on my health this year. Finally received two diagnoses that I should’ve had in childhood and another to come hopefully in the new year. Advocating for myself has been hard but I’m hopeful that things will get better next year.
I’m obsessed with horses and love watching you living the dream
Your videos make me happy 
I’ve been riding a few times this year and I can’t wait to go again 
I love your photos and videos of all the beautiful scenery and animals. I’m a self taught home baker and this year I’ve accomplished or actually enhanced my baking skills and bread making skills.
I accomplished a few things I was setting out to get done. I lost 48 pounds. I redeorated and renovated our outdated kitchen and bathrooms. The weight loss was not an easy thing to do. I had to adjust my whole way of life for it but I feel like the work is worth the reward. I feel so much better.
I accomplished closure. The ability to let things go is more powerful then I thought.
My husband and I built our first home in 2023 and we just moved in last week. It has been an adjustment but I’m so proud of what we have accomplished for ourselves and our family!
In 2023 I read over 500 books and listened to an additional 200. I got caregiver of the quarter. I also bought a house and moved!
I started cleaning out unnecessary items. I purged my summer clothes. I purged collectibles and only kept what meant something to me. It is a process.
I accomplished helping my 2 year old niece learn new things everyday. Including a bit of sign language. And currently trying to potty train, but that one isn’t going as well
This year I accomplished a health journey. After years of just dealing with the issues and being passed around doctors, we finally got on a good path. Having a real diagnosis, the right treatments, and doctors who give a damn make the difference. Advocating for your own health is a must.
I accomplished, being able to buy a new car all on my own. Also, in a few days, I will be a proud grandparent to my first grandchild. I can’t wait for her to join the world. Merry Christmas!
I trained as a Reiki practioner, started a new job in January and then lost it in Oct (LOL… just not meant to be). Sold my house and purchaeed a condo. Big time move…. So much has happened.
My family & I went away for a weekend in New Hampshire.
321 is one of my fave!!! In 2023, I’ve accomplished staying healthy, both mentally and physically. It’s a daily struggle. I’m still working on meeting my physical goal, but as Glennon Doyle says… “We can do hard things.”
Honestly I didn’t do anything this year between me and my husband we were dealing with accidents and health issues
I opened a store! I am a new business owner and am coming up on 1 year since I opened last January!
This year I read over 500 books and listened to an additional 200. I got caregiver of the quarter. I also bought a house and moved just last week!
I went back to eating healthier and walking every day possible. It’s made a difference in my sleep, my skin and my overall attitude. Here’s hoping 2024 can be just as successful for me. Cheers xx
What I accomplished this year is helping to build confidence in children and watching them accomplish reading, math and writing skills.
In 2023, I managed to receive a promotion at my job! I am so very thankful!
This year I got my mom to start considering moving to a new retirement community closer to my brother. She stayed in AZ after my dad died but there is no family there so now she is almost ready to move. It will be a big relief when there are medical issues to have her closer to family. It has been a long process.
I continue to strive to be an awesome grandma and enjoy my relationships with my grandkids. 321 is one of my favs!
I had the courage to leave my first and only job . I realized I wasn’t excited to work there anymore and took a while but was able to make the change .
2023 – Finally got back to travelling ways. Spent three glorious weeks in Europe in perfect weather. I had a milestone birthday ( not telling) and I am enjoying wonderful health . Sometimes nothing accomplished is nothing lost .
I didn’t accomplish anything because this year has just been hard for my family
I left a toxic relationship, remodeled my house and I’m enjoying the single life again.
I was able to go to the Y 2X/week for water aerobics in the heated indoor pool. Just trying to stay active in retirement.
After years of doctors and a lot of back and forth, I finally got put in a treatment plan for insomnia and the CORRECT meds to be on a path of better health!
I completed an antique bed project that’s been in the works for a really long time. It turned out great! Now on to the dresser!!
I accomplished making it to 65 years old.
Apart from spending a lot of time reading books, I finally retired, 33 years working in the care sector after raising my family, not bad if I say so myself. The best thing I’ve achieved is being able to spend more time with my family
I was diagnosed with lung cancer in January, and by March I had my surgery. They removed my upper right lung. I am not a smoker, but I grew up in a household that did smoke. I had my endoscopy done Tuesday with a needle aspiration biopsy, and everything is fine! I’m all good!!! I live on to continue my work with cats.
Looking back, I wasn’t directly responsibly for my biggest accomplishment. I became a grandmother!
I found out I had a brain tumor at the end of February had surgery to remove April and by August made it back to work!
I completed my third ever quilt. It turned out great if I do say so myself.
I spent 32 days visiting my friend in Spain. What a beautiful country. We hadn’t seen each in 10 years since distance keeps us apart. But leaving my hubs and kids and having all that girl time was just fantastic.
I started learning food preservation and storage. I planted a big garden with 4 kinds of tomatoes, 3 kinds of peppers, basil, broccoli, cabbage, onions, bush beans, brussel sprouts. My mother-in-law law showed me how to pressure and water bath can tomatoes, salsa, green beans, dilly beans (pickled green beans) sauerkraut. I froze more beans, whole tomatoes, broccoli and peppers.
BTW. 321 was my first introduction to your writing, it got me hook, line and sinker. I’ve read it probably “11ty”-thousand times and listened to it even more. Thank you for creating such a complex, captivating story.
I got on an ARC team I really wanted to be on. I helped a friend!
I was able to retire this year! I get to spend TONS of time with my 7 grandchildren
Change in my job to get my finances under control and I have paid off 3 items and working on the fourth
I accomplished clearing a bunch of old, broken stuff out of my house. Moving every 2-4 years for 20+ years for my husband’s military career is hell on furniture. Now that he is retired we are slowly replacing everything. My Mom lived with us during all that time and she passed away a couple of years ago so I had all her stuff to deal with. This goal has been a chore but also invigorating seeing the final product of a nice, organized house.
I have finally started to do some work on my house. It has taken me a long time because I could never decide on what I wanted to do. So far so good.
I switched back to a job I previously had and was able to jump right back in like I never left?
This year I don’t feel like I’ve made any big accomplishments. If I really think about it though, I’ve made a lot of small accomplishments throughout the year. Mostly mom-stuff like managing to get everyone to all the things and appointments and performances, but that’s a win to me, especially since I’ve really struggled with my anxiety this year.
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Still here! This year has been extremely difficult health wise .
i managed to keep relatively sane this year
Got my knee replaced 3 days ago. I’ve been afraid for years
Wow this year has been a lot of ups and downs. This year I learned to speak my truth and communicate better with my husband and adult children. I was more authentic with myself and them. I have been in recovery with my eating disorder as well. Its been a year for sure
Bought a car
I’ve been with the same company for 40 years as of Dec 1st!!!
My goal was to feel better and be as healthy as I can. lost 64 pounds and am now at a healthy weight. I worked with a dietitian to adjust my eating habits and work online with a trainer for both strength and cardio training. I’m very determined to continue these habits for life.
I really can’t think of anything besides alpha and beta reading a ton! Or reading my first 2 audio books-ive never been able to get thru one. Working on getting my 2nd kid to graduation seems like a feat in itself this year also lol
Started going to the gym
It was turbulent year for many, so I don’t want to be ungrateful…
My biggest accomplishment is keeping family whole and somehow that’s all I want
This year I finally started my application for dual citizenship in the UK since I qualify having a parent, who born there.
This year I really focused on my health and happiness. I’m proud to say that I lost 80 lbs, started a workout routine and I feel so much better!
Julie- I love the horse pics- I follow you on Facebook and Instagram to see how things are going:)
I manage to cut my sugar consumption down significantly!
I survived not letting the things I can no longer do stop me from the things I can do. Pain is a horrible thing, but when you learn how to make adjustments in your life, you learn how to take your life back.
My greatest accomplishment this year is my sobriety (48 days as of today). I spent 30 days in rehab and came home with a fresh, new outlook on life. It has been a difficult road but I am happier than I’ve been in a very long time.
This year I focused on my physical and mental health. One of things I did was I finally take the time to get my breast reduction done. For years I was in constant pain that limited what I could do. This year I decided it was finally to fix this issue and live a whole life instead of a half life. It was one of the greatest decisions I made in my life. I am still healing but my quality of life has improved greatly.
I managed to end my 7 year stretch of major medical issues on Nov 30 2023! I retired and moved to Florida to be near my son. Soon thereafter I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure as a result of a particular chemo drug given to me 24 years ago. The blessing? My son was friends with the lead cardiologist in Ft Lauderdale and then the journey began. By the way, had I known the potential side effects of that drug I would do it all over again! Then I contracted a weird strain of flu …but not COVID… hospitalized and after effects COPD. Then I fell and broke ankle, fell again and broke the other ankle, then yes, fell again and broke leg. Had a very persistent ortho doctor that wanted to know WHY I kept falling. Turned out after many MRIs and finally a 3D MRI it was due to a “dead top of large leg bone” which turns out hip was no longer attached. I could go on but as I said in the beginning, 7 years has finally come to an end. My heart condition is under control, I’ve got a new hip and superior medical team!! I’m now ready to do what I planned to do when I moved here! Salsa lessons, yoga, learn Spanish and get back to scuba diving! 2024 here I come!!! Oh, by the way even during all of this I never was diagnosed with COVID! I’m excited and feel so very grateful for all of you wonderful authors & Audible! With a touch of a finger I could enter into new worlds and adventures.
Amazing Janine! You deserve all the best!
Hello! What did i accomplish this year? Well, I made it to the end. It’s been tough. Last November I was involuntarily retired after 25 years from a job I loved & could still do with my MS. I’m trying to figure out what to do with myself now. Who am I now that I’m not working & how do I navigate this world now.
My accomplishment is recovering from two surgeries and completing the needed therapy afterwards.
Well, this year has honestly been a tough one mentally, there are a lot of stressors in my life right now both at home and at work and I still can’t see my way through yet. I am keeping up with going to the gym twice a week though so that’s a win! But I feel like my biggest accomplishment was returning my rental car to the parkade in Paris
– that was a hilarious ordeal that my teenagers still tease me about! Driving in Paris is not for the faint of heart 
I knit a blanket!
This year I hit 80 lbs lost from 2022 and have maintained it. Have also been pushing myself more to do more experiences even if by myself-just not sitting at home wishing I did it.
Consistently do aerobic and strength work
2023 has been an interesting year. Thankfully got my mother & step dad to get a trust and durable power of attorney in place. Two weeks later my mom had a stroke and diagnosed with vascular dementia. My step dad doesn’t really understand it. So far she is living at home but I’m in charge of everything. My life has changed drastically. I’ve stepped up as her advocate and am stronger than I thought I could be.
My husband’s first full year of being cancer free and being able to have less doctor appointments
I’ve started sticking up for myself more, especially at work. I don’t like confrontation, but a person can only take so much!
My big accomplishment this year was starting my own business in editing. I had to step WAY out of my comfort zone for this.
I made it halfway through my Master’s degree! I never thought I’d start, let alone make it this far already.
I finally, after years of thinking about it, did the training and certification to become an instructor in my favourite exercise, Pound, Rockout, Workout
My goal for 2023 was to have my hysterectomy and get a promotion I managed both I’m so happy !
This year I started to lean into the difficult things in life. Instead of focusing on the negative and harboring all of that negativity, I’m embracing whatever is happening. For example, my dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. Instead of being frozen in fear and panic, I’m in action and I’m making sure to nurture my relationships with my parents. My sister also met a guy and is a 90 day fiancé, literally. They got engaged on their 3 month anniversary. I vehemently disagreed with this since she has a long history of picking really poor partners and having magical thinking, plus our dad is in a major fight for his life (she already said they intended to get married in a year after a month of dating and before my dad’s diagnosis). But, I decided to lean into it and am now helping her with wedding planning. It feels SO much better to stop fighting and embrace.
My goal this year was to get back into the gym & I’ve done that. There have been ups & downs but I give my all when there. Hopefully next year I can improve my eating to make more healthy choices.
My biggest accomplishment for 2023 was leaving a job where I was unappreciated and going to a job where I was welcomed and wanted.
My big accomplishment in 2023 was taking back my health. I had a couple of surgeries that I had put off for too long, but I finally had them and have been on the road to better health this year. It’s a slow process but I feel much better and will continue healing and feeling better!
I made it through, healthy and happy with my family whole. Thanks for the awesome chance!
I reached my goal in saving up for my trip to Paris when I retire in 2025!
I moved from Kentucky to across the river into Ohio
I am finishing my last semester of college!
I’ve had to become a caregiver this year and I would like to think I have accomplished it, mostly, with grace. It’s been hard my mom, my husband and my granddaughter have conditions that means they can’t drive and have to go to doctor’s appointments. I have also gained a peace and patience I didn’t know I was capable of.
This year i redecorated/ remodeled my house that I moved into last December. I made it mine. It was lots of work and lots of fun.
My achievement is getting though Cancer & all the operations to do with it & getting a puppy for the first time in years!
Bought our first house and land. Paid in full
That’s incredibly impressive. No mortgage. Now if you can say the same about your cars, I will have to envy you from afar. (Altho those are brilliant investments.) Congrats!! \
This has been a difficult year, my friend lost her husband to cancer and then my other friend’s husband and son were diagnosed with two different types of cancer. I am learning more than I ever wanted to know on the subject. I have learned that life is short and friends are very special and to appreciate the time we have with them.
I’d say I accomplished & lost many similar things this year (albeit not purposefully). My old PCP of close to 30 yrs retired so I got a new dr after more than half my life; then I discovered she wasn’t a particularly nice person but as a concierge dr, if I leave before next Feb, I’m losing [still as of Dec] > ~ $1k plus other drs I’d rather not throw away bc of her. So give and take.
I’m the main caregiver for my mother (& mainly for my father previously) so I finally got to take my first vacation in 7 yrs for a wk of leisure at Canyon Ranch. Then 3 days in, a disc herniated in my back & I had to leave (w’out ever getting even ONE massage) BUT I did get a beautiful haircut & an adorable teddy bear. I wasn’t looking for it, but I’ve accomplished getting my 4th back surgery in my lifetime (but then again I could have inoperable cancer so there’s that).
As a caregiver, I’ve been pretty awful (IMO) at dealing w my mother’s disease (Alzheimer’s) but thru some advice from friends from college, online, & thru the Alzheimer’s foundation, I’ve discovered some ways to be more patient, more calm, & less defensive when she accuses me of, for ex., lying to her bc she doesn’t recall convos, etc. I still don’t think I’m the right daughter to be living w her – I have 3 other sisters – but things are what they are & I can only work w what is. Indeed, the 1st things I got before leaving Canyon ranch were the haircut, nutritional advice, & a therapy session (they came w the package- except I went further w the haircut). The therapy session was actually quite helpful. And while I’d already improved my diet, the nutritionist gave me specific ingredients and foods to use/avoid that will make my eating patterns better on the whole.
One of my goals for the yr was to lose weight, and this only helps me toward that goal. One thing holding me back was pain which drs could never explain for ~ 6 yrs in my right upper back which I learned this yr – thru a simple X-ray – was bc I has scoliosis. NOT MS, just a curvature of the spine that causes, among other things, muscle spasms in the spine (& makes me Q the IQ of the numerous back specialists I saw over 6 yrs, plus pain mgmt specialists, etc.)
However, thru at home therapists I ended up using both a scoliosis PT specialist as well as an OT to deal w extraordinarily high anxiety & I slowly started building toward longer and longer treadmill walks as well as a muscle gun for my back leading to the lightest weights in our buildings gym. This was going quite well until 10-26-23. IDK when the drs are thinking of doing the surgery. I still need to get back results of one more MRI (which I dread bc not one scan has been good) & I’m being sent off to see a vascular surgeon as well (?) but assuming all is taken care of — back surgery doesn’t scare me; getting coverage for my mother does.
The past 5+ wks have pretty much been a nightmare but in approximately 2 more wks, I should have a more specific plan towards the near future & should the surgery work, & perhaps some rehab following, 2024 looks like the year I will build up my core muscles in my back, start exercising on a regular basis, continue to diet (or really just consider how I’m eating as my new way of eating regularly, & then with OR without any help from a weight loss aide [from my endocrinologist] whom I really don’t see how she can help in my present circumstances, I hope to finally lose the weight I gained from both Covid, the loss of my father & the antidepressants which are counterproductive (at least for me) bc one thing that depresses me is gaining huge amounts of weight, and that’s precisely what happened from the very first time I was first put on them. I’ll never get back to the anorexic weight from which I started, but to come somewhere in the area where I could see such a weight in the distance would be nice.
Sorry. I should probably start a journal.
I made it through an out patient program, got my family out of our homeless situation and got my son into a nice STEM program on the weekends. I also managed to keep my horse.
My husband and I renovated the original 2 bedroom mobile on my inlaws acreage and moved in 2 weeks ago. They are in their 70’s and we felt it important to move closer and be available to them as they age. They’ve slowed down quite a bit recently with health issues cropping up so it’s reassuring to be closer.
I accomplished writing 3 1/2 books for fun.
I had 2 spine surgeries. Thankful for the cervical now I can eat and breathe easier.
I am on my second cruise this year helping my 80 year old folks live out their life long dreams.
I love that you have gotten back into riding!!! I have recently been able to lease a draft cross and he is amazing to ride! I love to watch the videos of your horse adventures!
I managed to get back on track with my reading as well as taking care of my 95 year old mom. Some days are challenging but each day with mom is a blessing I cherish.
I have been able to accomish getting my disability approved after a 2 year fight, so I’m able to be home to take are if my 83 yr. old mother.
I exceeded my reading goal for the year.
2023 was a very interesting year! I got a brand new job doing something that it turns out I actually love! And bought a new to me car. Happy for those things, because personally the rest of the year was very stressful with family ill ess and issues. Had some pretty scary moments.
I surpassed all of my reading goals for the year. That goal of consistency I set at the beginning of the year, really did make a difference.
Getting my license for the first time at the age of 42 I have high anxiety so was scared of failing
As I think back on 2023 I struggle to think of what I’ve accomplished. It’s day by day here, working and taking care of my boys. Struggling to keep my relationship of 20 years healthy. I’m here and will make it to 2024. I’ve had a lot of ups and downs this year, but we’ll make it.
I kicked ass at work and got a promotion!
I really didn’t accomish what I wanted this year I am still trying to get my SSI back hope to get it back soon all it says that it is still in review and read the e-book and review Two Tree One and love it and thanks for the chance
I managed to maintain my sanity, my marriage and my job despite the depression I’m experiencing.
My goal is to remain healthy this year
Before I answer the question of what I’ve accomplished I want to say how any mention of Ark, Blue, JD, the 321 story reopens this well of emotions that’s in my heart ever since I first read this book (which was the first of your books I had ever read.) I think that it shows true talent to be able to create and write a story with characters who become a part of someone else’s heart and how deeply the emotions for the bookpeople are still felt years after reading their book. Thank you for giving them to us to be in our hearts to love.
Now, what did I accomplish this year? I’ve been lost for several years after an injury altered what I did for a living and who I saw as myself. It’s been and continues to be a struggle physically and emotionally to figure out this new me/ life.
After reading about a lady who knits blankets for animals at rescues/ pounds I decided that I’d try to pick up my knitting needles that I last used in high school (about 40 years ago) and give that a try. I’ve knitted about a dozen blankets which have been given to our closest rescue. What I love about knitting for animals is their acceptance and love. I don’t stress the mistakes I make because unlike humans I know the animals aren’t critical of my mistakes. They’re just full of love. And that’s what my pet blankets are knitted with: love.
Built my brand new house!!!
For the first time in years, I used some of my vacations days instead of losing them.
2024 brought big change for my Mama heart, as we sent our girl, our oldest, off to college. Driving away after we moved her into the dorm was one of the hardest things I’ve done, but I was so damn proud of her! She worked her tail off to get into a great school & hubby & I are working our tails off to pay for it
After 4 yrs I will be graduating with a B.A in English and a minor in marketing. This is my last week and I couldn’t be more excited for the future. At 40 I will be a graduate
I had a really good time with family this year. It has not been easy since Covid but I feel like things are getting back to normal.
This year I finally got my driver’s licence.
Hi Julie,
This year I began classes for my 2nd degree. My husband retired relatively recently; I can’t afford to yet. I don’t want to work in my current profession, so I went back to school at 59 for a different degree (I hope I can find a job when I graduate in May).
Happy holidays,
Linda G
What did I accomplish? That’s a loaded question because I feel like it’s been such a learning curve! I turned 50 and found myself unemployed. It was for the best considering it was a career going no where and I was being bullied in a building full of women. My supervisor was so passive aggressive she gave it new meaning. So I started writing again and this time I am actually getting some where and putting in the effort. My dad also is going through a health issue and that was a real wake up call to keep my dreams in front of me and stop putting off things that bring me joy.
I told myself in January that I was gonna get a new job. One where I was appreciated. It took a while, bit I got a great new job on July 24th 2023
I was able to start a position doing something I have always wanted the do
My goal this year was to increase my inventory and sales on a reseller platform. Slowly but surely I’ve done that and I strive to continue to reach higher.
I accomplished self care techniques and how to manage my anxiety attacks
. Thank you happy holidays 
2023 has been an interesting year for me. It’s been my healing year after struggling with my husband’s death in 2019. That really broke me. This year is the 1st year that I can look forward to the future! I started taking care of myself, becoming more healthy with my diet and exercise, eliminating some of my issues with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, and issues with my muscles and joints. It has been a year of baby steps.
My 2023 the thing I accomplished that I am most proud of is I learned to love myself again and moved in with the man of my dreams.
hiked up a mountain
My goal was to get healthier and loose some weight. I’m slowly achieving both !
I think I accomplished figuring out the rest of my life. I am less stressed and more relaxed and willing to let things (that really likely were never that important) slide.
My accomplishment for 2023 was finding a new dentist for my family. We were behind on cleanings since our last dentist dropped our insurance.
My family and I went to Montana to Glacier National Park, and we did a 13 mile hike to see a glacier!
2023 was a full of learning for me. I closed my salon down in July of 22. I was a hair stylist for 13 years, taught for 8 years and opened my own salon it was a big dream I accomplished. It broke my heart todo it but I had to put my family first and having 2 small kids I can’t do hair until 9pm every night. So I switch careers and have been learning to navigate through this change.
My goal this year was to improve my overall health. I’ve lost a few pounds and I’m now off my thyroid medication. I’m not where I want to be but it’s a step in the right direction.
My biggest accomplishment for 2023 was going back to college to earn my bachelor’s degree
I accomplished being able to move back into my job position full time after a work injury had me at desk duty for almost an entire year. I was also able to help my husband buy his dream truck- 2015 Toyota Tacoma.
My goal for this past year was to work on making myself more healthy. I’m not there yet but getting there.
I perfected being a grandma! Our first grandchild was born at the end of 2021. This year has been magical watching her develop a personality and seeing her light up when you walk into the room. 321 was my first JA Huss book so this giveaway is near and dear to my heart.
What did I accomplish this year? I got a promotion at work that I wanted, I’ve grown and learned a lot, becoming a better version of myself and figuring shit out – pretty deep-ass shit really. I also got a publishing contract for my urban paranormal book The Last O’Clery Witch, which I’m super excited about because I still own the rights to my book(s) and the whole publishing deal I made is exactly what I want to experience right now.
This year was one of travel and time spent with friends. Much like most years, I’m happy to have less drama and just enjoy my life to the fullest!
I am in process of making a TShirt quilt for my son. It will be finished in 2023 so he can take it back to college when he goes 2nd semester. I made one for my older son a few years ago after only sewing on a machine in 7th grade Home Economics, and not in the 35 years since then. It turned out great, and now my other son will have this wonderful handmade quilt to cherish!
I made it through a merger at work. Learning a whole new computer system after 25 years on a totally different system.
I have made it through the year. Sometimes it is just a miracle to still breath.
I didn’t accomplish much this year because I have just seemed to be in a fog after my husband passed away in February. My grandchildren are the only thing that seems to be keeping me moving and waking up every morning.
Now I’m kind of sad, I didn’t accomplish much besides work hard pay bills and support my daughters, but I’m still alive so that’s a blessing
My primary goal for 2023 was to overcome my severe anxiety and leave a toxic marriage. The divorce became final at the beginning of November.
I started working at my dream job.
Honestly, just made it through the year. Since I lost my husband in 2021, I’ve been aimlessly walking through life.
Rebooted my business since the pandemic hit
I have a special needs toddler, and my goal was to get him into at least one of the gazillion services he’ll need. He got into two.
I lost 50 pounds. I have more to lose. But I’m proud of myself.
This last couple of months I have been helping my husband he fell and fractured his arm he’s getting better and will start physical therapy soon awesome giveaway thank you so much for the opportunity and your generosity.
I had a few accomplishments this year, but one that I was really happy with and used a lot is completing the side deck on our house this spring and other beautification in the yard.
I planted a flower garden. Thanks for the chance to win
This year I listened to over 150 new audiobooks as well as so many more of my favorites. My youngest son graduated from high school. I spent a wonderful summer at the cottage. Happy to see all 3 of my children doing well.
I won some fabulous prizes & I tamed a chipmunk haha
I kept my head above water and that was a big accomplishment
I helped my neurodivergent 14 year old decide on the best high school experience for him and was able to save the money needed for the private one he chose. He’s had the best start of a school year ever!
2023 has been a slow year for me, but I did set up an ebay selling site to remove all my husband’s “treasures”. It’s kinda a big deal because we currently have 7 motorcycle projects, 5 atc’s and 11 atv’s! The other half of my time is spent loving on my two grandchildren and helping mold them into good people.
I didn’t accomplish diddly squat. It was a slog through this whole year. Still not complaining though. Fun, smart, good kids. A terrific Hubs. Heck, I even love my job and my boss. So.. yay for me!!!
I started walking 5 miles a day and have lost 15 pounds
I read and listened to books. Lots and lots of books! I did not turn on the television unless we had company. No streaming tv either. Just read and listened an average of 5 books a week.
My goal for 2023 has been to reduce my A1C and become a healthier me. I have successfully brought my A1C down to 6.3 from 7.8. I have also lost about 40 pounds in the past 18 months. It’s not easy by any means but as I feel better every day it becomes easier.
I got a raise at my job!
I started my weight loss journey and am proudly sticking to it! Thanks for the opportunity!
This year I accomplished finishing a great number of book series. I kept my job, family, and sanity. Those are my greatest accomplishments.
Well, since 2023 isn’t over just yet, I’m still yet to accomplish it. But I will hopefully next week. I’ve been working my way through completing Level 4 study in ECE. This is pretty big, considering I didn’t want to do it in the first place, but was made to do it, lol.
Learned some new tricks in cake and cookie decorating. Bought myself a syringe jelly art kit and will try it out in the new year. Learning and preparing to grow food in my home using the Kratky hydroponics method.
I’ve lost 20lbs this year and am striving for more. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
My reading challenge and waking everyday lol
I don’t feel like I’ve had any “major” accomplishments this year, but many minor ones that I am happy with. This was my first full year working with a new company and I’ve worked hard at putting in my best there. I’ve also worked hard and balancing my work/not work time (an issue in the past) and have been better at being present more with my family and friends. I’ve lost 15 lbs and am going. And my fiancé and I are making improvements to our relationship so that we can go into our marriage even stronger. None of these things have been easy for me, but they HAVE been worth all the effort
I wanted to read more books this year. My goal was 25 and I have read double that amount!! And the year isn’t over.
I was able to travel more this year!
– Betul E.
I had a complete hip replacement…..and started a new job.
I made MY mental heath a goal this year and stuck to it. It’s harder than you think!
It’s really interesting to read about your horses—I know nothing about the process you’ve been through, so that’s so cool to read about. This year, I’ve learned to drum to a song. Doesn’t sound like much, but getting my 4 limbs to do different things at different times has been challenging.
I was able to find my Granddaughter the Mental Health help she needed and find a really good school program where she will succeed and thrive academically!
In 2023, I started a new job. Bought a new truck. I’ve lost 30 pounds since May. And I’m still losing. I’d like to lose another 15-20 pounds. Slowing getting my health issues in order. Still working on getting my house back to 100% since it was a total loss in hurricane Ida.
I hope 2024 is going to be a great year. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for me. Also can’t wait to read all the new books Julie is going to put out next year.
My mother always told me that life is about finding and spreading Joy. After several devastating losses about 10 years ago, I set the goal of finding Joy, even on my darkest days. Some days I have to look harder than others, but I am happy to say that I do find Joy in every new day. Sometimes it’s the obvious, maybe even overwhelming, Joy l feel at a wedding or the birth of a baby. Sometimes it’s in every day things like spending time with family and friends, having a particularly successful day at work, snuggling with my fur babies, or eating my favorite foods. I have found Joy in a the laughter of a random child at the grocery store, in my own tears of grief, in warm sunshine on my face, and in the cleansing beauty of unexpected snow. My most memorable moment of Joy (so far) was waking to find a single perfect daffodil blooming through a blanket of snow the day after my husband’s death. There is even Joy in knowing that I have set a goal for myself that I can actually be accomplish!
Long and arduous health battle, but making progress. Staying positive.
I’ve been challenging myself to find something good in myself everyday. Some days were harder than others but I was able to see what others see in me.
i got to spend more time with my grandchildren which is always a plus!
I accomplished eating healthier and making new recipes to get out of the same food rut I was stuck in. Still working on not craving those desserts though lol!
Just putting one foot in front of the other and enjoying the life I have.
I’ve been spending more time with my husband enjoying life.
I got my home and life more organized.
I made the super scary choice to start therapy this year! I considered canceling that first appointment at lease once a day leading up to the appointment. Keeping that appointment turned out to be the best thing I’d done this year. My mental health and life in general has improved significantly. I’ve learned some really hard truths about myself. I’ve learned to also not be so hard on myself. I was even able to inspire one of my close friends to start after she noticed how much benefit I got from going. Therapy also encouraged me to apply to grad school and now I’ll be working toward my own masters degree in mental health counseling starting in January. I had been complacent for so long and I’m extremely proud of myself for shifting my like out of neutral and into drive!
After leaving a DV marriage at the end if 2021 I spent a year literally hiding in my house avoiding everything. This year I made the decision to start living again, found a brilliant trauma therapist, began focusing on my mental health, my family and started taking care of myself properly. In the last month I’ve been out with friends for dinner and coffee, caught up with old friends, enrolled to finish my Masters degree next year and taken my kids on 2 mini family adventures. It’s been a rough journey but the future looks exciting.
I made more time for myself to do things to relax and reenergize. Like reading more. Also enjoying my 4 year old twin grandkids.
Learned to solder at work, which led to a forced department transfer to a department no one wants to be in and away from my friends so I’m adjusting to that. It gave me almost a $4 raise so I bought a new car since my old one was rusting out and I had it for 22 year.
Spent more time reading and enjoying my twin 3 year old grandkids.
What have accomplished this year.. hmm, that’s a tricky question for me to answer. Because it doesn’t feel like I’ve accomplished much of anything. My chronic conditions ramped up into high gear with all of the stress and anxiety I feel due to limited financial resources and supports, so my plans for the year were derailed time and time again. I have been steadily working towards some goals tho, getting rooms in my house done, replacing and repairing things that needed to be done. I am slowly getting myself ready to try and sell some crafty things online from home, as i am on disability and can’t work a normal 9-5 job anymore. Slowly working on developing new skills and refreshing older ones. It’s not really that i haven’t accomplished much, i most likely have, moreso that it doesn’t feel like i have. But i’m also working on giving myself more grace about the pace in which i can do so. So i guess that’s something to put in the pile as well. Thanks for asking such thoughtful and helpful questions. I appreciate the help in reminding me of these things. Happy holidays!
I started last year at this time, but worked throughout the year to lose weight. I have lost 70 lbs and started exercising regularly. This is a huge deal for me and long overdue. I had been pre-diabetic for like 12 years and am now no longer pre-diabetic. I feel so much healthier and have more energy. I’m in a size 8 which I haven’t been since probably my early teens. Now the hard part-keeping it off.
My year hasn’t been about me, it’s been about friends and family. I’ve spent this year babysitting for my grandchildren and for my girlfriend’s. It doesn’t sound like much, but it something. Everyone is do busy and stressed, so if I can help mitigate that stress, by helping with the kids and babies, then that’s what I do. Parent’s need a break from their kids more often than we think.
Day#2 of Julies Christmas count down!
We’ve had alot of sickness n issues with my mother-in-law and other family members, so we’ve been all pulling together assisting with this as well as the arrival of my 13th grandchild (Korbin) in March and a great neice (Heidi) born in August.
I managed to keep it together and support my mother and sister after my father passed away at the end of April. It’s been a tough few years.
I haven’t been able to.accomplish anything this year since I was injured on the job back in May. The only good so far that came from this year is I was able to get to spend more time with my daughter.
I established myself as an alpha reader for 3 authors
I GOT THE JOB!
I don’t set goals! I had some physical health issues so I guess focusing on getting better and having some improvement was my accomplishment this year!
So my big accomplishment was not loosing my cool when my youngest daughter decided to get pregnant and her due date was 2 days before her wedding. I know to many that seems like not a big deal but me and her father had just finished the last payment on the venue (which probably cost more than my car) I had everything paid for the shower and had bought both my dress and her dress. Plus numerous other details that we had already taken care of. I went to order the envelope box when she asked me to wait until her and her fiancé came by later that night so they could look at it. My husband and I knew something was up but waited for them. They each walked in with a little bag which they gave one to each. One pink and one blue. Inside were numerous baby items and they said”Surprise! We are pregnant! Of yeah we decided to postpone the wedding.” Of course we were over joyed but holy cow the money we were losing was more than we wanted. After a quick scramble and some crafty redoing we were able to use some wedding things for the baby shower and we still ended up loosing more than was comfortable but we were blessed with a beautiful little Mia on the exact day they would have wed.
I call it an accomplishment because I am really vocal about things and sometimes the way it comes out is not very PC or even polite. So I literally just smiled and said … Well shit!
Working with my cardiologist and rheumatologist, I accomplished finding a life-changing medicine to treat a rare condition I’ve been battling for years.
I got some dental work completed this year. Hopefully, I’m done with it for now. I also got some clutter around the house cleaned out.
I retired early, quite by accident. The company I loved working for was bought out and I was offered a hmmm – bronze? – handshake, which I took. I had good intentions of finding another job (part time, this time) but family and Christmas and a new doggie has taken up all my time. Gift horse, and all that jazz!
Our biggest blessing this year was adopting our beautiful little girl. We are foster parents and got our girl at 19 months. She is now 4. We are truly blessed. We are also in our 60s…lol..i love love your books. I get pulled in everytime. Amazing
I accomplished finishing the basement remodel this summer after working on it for almost 5 years! aaaaaah!!
We bought our house last year, so this year we really needed to make it more ours. My son needed a real room, not just a closet. We also needed a laundry room. So we started checking around and wow…we would never be able to afford to remodel or build on. Until my dad, who is and always will be my hero, stepped up and said with our help, he would build our dreams! So, in 2023 we successfully built our addition onto our home. I am so proud of the work my dad did. Next year is to remodel the only part of the house some.
I reached my twenty year anniversary at the company I worked for
I did not accomplish much in 2023. My health has been unwell.
Getting back into creating was what I tried to focus on for 2023. I’m getting there but I can’t say it was accomplished yet!
I actually wrote a book- Plant Based Body Transformaiion. Finally at a time in my life I can complete the bucket list! Also started a small woodcrafting/resin business with my hubby. Good year!
Got over my fear of driving
To be honest.. I haven’t accomplished all that much, other than survive another year. I did manage to finally get my books up on the bookcase. I moved a couple years ago, and all my previously owned books are still in their boxes, but all the books that I’ve collected since the move have been stacked (most still in their mailing boxes/envelopes.) I’ve accumulated more than I had, so now my bookcases are full and I still have all my older books in boxes in storage. Need more room… and more bookcases. lol
This is a tough question to answer this year, as I didn’t have a big goal or achievement that I worked toward. I tried to be more intentional in spending quality time with family and friends, and finding ways to “be there” for the important people in my life. My sister and I took our mom on a last minute trip full of laughter and making memories. We took a family road trip to visit National Parks with our high school/college age kids. I helped my aunt downsize her estate and find a new home after my uncle passed. I was able to be present for friends as they navigated the death of parents, health scares, and celebrations. So I guess my biggest accomplishment this year was successfully nurturing relationships with the people I care about.
I’ve learned a lot this year in my job.
I lost 40 pounds!
the year of 2023 has had so many ups and downs! we lost my husband’s grandfather in February, we then started remodeling his house for sale. my husband and kids talked me into buying the house. we finished the remodeling and purchased the house and rented out our old house. we just made our first payment! it has been a long year!
I paid off one credit card and fixed my fence. I have a ton of House projects.
Happy Holidays
I planted some flowers in my back yard and managed to keep them alive( I do not have a green thumb so this is a real accomplishment for me )
I started my first full time job this year! One year anniversary is January.
I managed to exercise more
This year was insane. We moved from Japan to Moldova. I got our entire house packed and unpacked. During the move we went on home leave and took a family cross-country campervan trip from Vegas to NYC via Route 66. We saw the Grand Canyon, horseback riding in Monument Valley, stopped at all the tourist spots and National Parks along the way all the way up to the Statue of Liberty. We even managed to visit my parents for a week along the way for our daughter to spend time with her grandparents.
Finally got a brand new bed set and made it through another year.
My husband and I have been on a health journey this year…I’ve lost 52 lbs so far!
Started to eat healthier down 8 pounds so far. Started late in the year but keeping it off as I go.
I turned 40 and decided to start exercising am up to 5k a day.
My biggest accomplishment this year was a professional one. After battling my CFO who told me and the business owner that what I had proposed was not only unnecessary but would never be profitable, I brought over $1.2 million in revenue to our company this year. Plus I convinced the vendor to pay us a bonus of $180k to remain exclusive to them. On second thought, maybe my personal accomplishment of not unaliving any of my co-workers was the biggest.
I survived!! Lol…j/k…kind of.
Not so much me, but my middle baby graduated HS, my baby graduated 8th grade and my eldest turned 21…we had a busy 2023. Lol!!
This year I got more proactive about my health, I found good doctors, I started new medications and supplements that have decreased my pain. It’s a big win for me, years of not knowing what was wrong was so defeating, I also lost a bit of weight by eating more, I have an odd metabolism obviously
3,21 was my first book by you, I’ve reread it many times, thanks for the amazing chance!!
Thank you for this opportunity!
I have two things. First, I have finally pulled together a full-time caseload at work. I’m a pediatric occupational therapist, so it’s not that easy when some families don’t buy in to their child’s needs. Also it’s a fairly transient population with most parents working in the oil and gas industry. But I’ve gotten my reputation going with the families I’m working with and helping them make big changes fast.
Second, after getting a meniscus repair done on my arthritic knee (boo!), I’ve continued past just physical therapy into getting more fit and losing weight. I’m down 23 pounds so far and working out frequently. I can really feel the difference.
For most of 2023, I helped my husband with setting up a business to to attract investors for his company, and I think we’ll be successful in 2024. The Quansor Corporation website was my creation.
Well, I’ve managed to keep my sanity…barely! Lol. Honestly, I have been able to make more time for self-care, so I consider that to be an accomplishment in this trying world.
This year kicked my goal of reading 120 books. So far I’m at 175! Also this year I wanted to do more audio corrections. Last year it was five audiobooks this year I’m at 24 and I do have one more raw file headed my way. So I kicked that goal too. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!!
I have had about 5 years of health issues. I love to run and hadn’t been able to do that. This year my aim was to get back to running and l have successfully achieved that. So life is good for me.
Since I am retired, I am enjoying life. Traveled with my grandson and his family out West. I love to read and am slowly getting through the stacks that I’ve accumulated. One day at a time!
At the start of 2023, I was on my journey to lose some weight. By May/June, I had met my goal and lost 45 pounds. I have been able to maintain that weight loss all year. Woo hoo.
This year I was able to secure founds to open 3 new medical clinics. I been working on this project for almost 3 years. Clinics set to open early 2024
My main goal was to work on using my yarn stash and not starting new projects until I finished the ones that needed to be finished. I did great on my yarn stash but I’ve started a project within the past month on a blanket and have put it down for now. So I guess I still did really good to only have one project so far that is unfinished.
A couple of things in 2017 my 20 year old son he has autism, asked when we could go to Florida. I said 2023, and low and behold, he remebered. So after my oldest graduated from college (sniff, sniff) we were off the Disneyworld. I read a lot, worked in my garden AND I made jalepeno jelly!
Picked myself up from divor and bought a house. Found my strength and the old me that I thought I thought I lost.
I spent more time with my friends and family, and that was a big accomplishment for me!
I worked hard and got the promotion i was working towrds
this year I was able to calm down my anxiety and start to be able to relax to focus on going after my dreams in 2024
I had my 5th baby this year and i got my home organized..still have some work but im celebrating the small wins.
Sharing my garden with those who can’t afford fresh vegetables.
I semi retired – YAY!!
My greatest accomplishment this year was starting my goal towards financial freedom. I am in position now to put away savings in multiple investment opportunities and opened an offshore account. This was only possible after clearing up my debt and paying off my mortgage in full the previous year.
I have also beat my record on the number of books I have read so far 869 compared to last year’s total of 731 books with KU. I am working towards managing my mental and well-being and am positive I will reach it soon. I am grateful to be alive and look forward to more blessings.
Wishing All a Merry Christmas!
More self care this year.
A friend of mine had a very bad stroke January 1st 2023. It was a touch and go situation for about 3 months in the hospital, but she finally came home. She’s paralyzed on her right side and she can make sounds when wanting to speak to people. She’s making improvements a little at a time. Her husband of 30 years was still working full-time and taking care of her. She has day helpers. There was a need for meals to be brought over for the two of them for dinner. Their children started a Meal Train on Facebook for them. A few people at first did bring food, but when I signed up to bring meals in May I noticed no one was helping. So I’ve taken on the challenge to prepare a meal for six every Wednesday so it will last at least three meals and can be frozen for a meal when time is short for her husband. He works odd hours and is home around 4pm and they go to bed around 6-6:30pm. So it’s hard to make a dinner and spend time with his wife. He’s getting the hang of their routine better now and is baking bread and making meals on weekends to have through the week. I’m very proud of them both. They are the best of people. I live alone, and I’m retired, and love to cook. So it’s my pleasure to be able to do this for them.
I stayed out of jail, started singing with a quartet, and maintained my sense of humour (barely).
Honestly I didn’t accomplish much, except to be home and be a grandma for a change. We were literally on strike for 8 months. It’s been a tough year.
I survived 3 and a half months without my husband while he was incarcerated in another state. We had just moved to the mountains in Georgia when he was arrested. I did everything I could to continue living in Georgia but me and my two young adult sons had to move back home to Alabama. We somehow managed to move in a house that belonged to a family friend whose father had moved out of. I had to depend upon other people for the simplest things like food and gas money. The house wasn’t even hooked up to water. I babysat to earn money and my son got his first job. I consider that a big accomplishment
This year I have managed to hit every goal so far on my kindle reading challenges. LoL I also made it through a cervical cancer scare. Benign is a beautiful word.
This year I got rid of 365 things by getting rid of one thing a day!! I want to do it again this year just to stay on top of it!
I beat breast cancer!
I’ve started to figure out what causes a lot of my anxiety and cut out the things or people that contribute to it.
I went back to school to get my masters degree. 14 years in the making but I finally commited!
Earlier this year my husband and I and our 15-year old twins joined Planet Fitness to get healthier as a family. Instead of focusing on the scale we’ve be trying to eat heathier and go the gym 3-4 times a week. So far I have lost 45-pounds and for the first time in my life I feel like we are making long-term changes. This is a huge accomplishment since I have struggled with my weight all my life.
Still not smoking cigarettes.
It has been a hard year with constant health issues hitting me from all directions. After a diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease, POTS, Thyroid issues, broken bones (the list can go on and on) I was forced to retire. That was very hard for someone who has never had idle hands. I finally learned patience and grace because of the health issues. For someone, like myself, this was something that i have always struggled with. It’s still a work in progress, but giving myself grace when I am too fatigued (because my kidneys are working at around 40%) to do little things like dishes instead of pushing through= priceless. I am breathing, I have amazing doctors, I have a beautiful home, and I get to read all the books.
As always, thank you for your generosity.
I’m happy that I was able to start editing my book and read more
Thanks so much for the chance!
Moving a family of 6!
I didn’t accomplish nearly as much as I wanted. I had several landscaping projects I wanted to do this summer but a broken wrist and the subsequent surgery put a stop to that. Oh well, there’s always next summer.
I’m in my 60’s a nurse at the end of my career. I was laid off my last job budget cuts at a local insurance company. I applied at a National company Et got the job I love it. I make the most I ever have in my career. I get to make a difference Et finish out my career.
I got our house more organized
Heeey Julie, it’s me again, Lacey, the one from that really really small town in Va. You remember from yesterday’s comment, right? The 36 yo mom of 6.. yeah well I don’t have much to brag on as far as accomplishments goes being I’m a stay at home mom. It’s not like I can be like yeahhhh I totally accomplished keeping 6 of my 6 kids safe and not strangle my husband for the ENTIRE YEAR of 2023!!
!!!HOWEVER!!!!!
I did manage to buy and listen to 26 of your books on audible.. only AFTER deciding to listen to your EOBS and check out your website and finding that entire rook and Ronin series FOR FREE on book funnel
(que the homer Simpsons DOPE!)
Side note- do you think audible will return all my credits for that series so I can add to my ja huss/ kc cross collections?! LOL
On a serious note I just wanted to let you know ALL of your books are SOFA KING amazing!!
Finding my identity as a person and not a label! I’d lost a little bit of what made me, “me” and I feel like I found that this year. #selfcare
My husband and I paid off our home mortgage.
I finally left a relationship that was not serving my mental Heath.
There are so many things I accomplished in 2023; however, one thing I’m most proud of (or rather thankful for) is helping my teen daughter, overcome addiction and graduate high school successfully.
Hello, I am so glad Moju and Annie found you. He is beautiful.
2023 accomplishments were small but mighty. I wanted to read more. Once I started I couldn’t stop. I’m looking forward to more in 2024. Thank you Julie for what you do.
I brought up the courage to start taking class and lesson again
This year I’ve managed to read over 40 books in a span of 6 months. I try to set a goal for a certain amount of books to read before the end of each year. And I’ve accomplished this year.
I finally got to meet Johnathan and see you again at Book. I also went to San Antonio and saw old friends from when I lived there. was was awesome. But 3 weeks later I had to put down my 17 year old cat. That was hard. Now I’m sick and I don’t know if it’s my heart, brain, lungs or something else. But I will find in January. Lots of dr appointments! Seeing old friends and sharing a room at BB with a friend I met in 2019 was fun. We stayed in touch.
I grew a very successful garden this year. I was able to freeze or can all my produce so it will help keep my (and my adult children) grocery bills down in this awful inflation we are experiencing.
I finally started counseling for PTSD and grief therapy. I have lost so many people that I need a chart. And PTSD has been an issue for most of my life. On an average I do about 4 hours a week of therapy.
I’m retired so the highlight of my year was simply relaxing, doing what I want when I want! With that I’ve rescued many cats, was able to vet and give them a good home, plenty to eat and a warm beds. Been doing this for
Years. Also managed to read 287 books!
I advocated for myself over and over. When people give up on you when they don’t know medically what’s actually wrong always advocate for yourself and those you love. I found out some things are treatable and others are from having spinal fusion surgery from ages 10, 11, 36 and 37. I still see value in me and so do my kids.
I managed to turn a temp job into a permanent role! So happy!
got my front yard secured so that I can have people come by and get this I offer up on my local BNG (buy nothing group)
I spent the year trying to get my anxiety under control. I’ve put in lots of hard work and I’m starting to see some results. Also, I became a first time aunt so I’ve helped my brother and sister-in-law with my niece.
I accomplished paying down some debt and am working towards a better financial path.
The biggest thing I accomplished this year was starting my own business. It’s still very small and not very profitable, but I have high hopes for 2024.
This year, we cleaned out, donated, and sold so much (our garage was a mess). I feel like a weight was lifted off our shoulders
In 2023, I lost roughly 20 pounds.
Trying to move on since my husband passrf
My goal for 2023 has been to survive without completely losing my joy. I was primary caregiver for my mom for years and in March she started hospice end of life care. She died August 13th, one week before my 60th birthday. She wanted to hang in til then but I told her it was okay, time to go home and be free. Thanks to loving and supportive family and friends – including you Julie with the book! – so many things that have meant so much, I’ve been able to remember the laughter, love, joy and bliss of life rather than the depression of loss and grief. So very thankful and Blessed
I had a baby! I made it through my pregnancy, recovered and I’m back to work.
I wanted to reorganize my office/study. So, l got rid of my older 2 desks & condensed down to one desk, got rid of my file cabinet & instead got a combo rolling printer cart with a file drawer. So, I have more space!
Finally have all my children on good paths. Now I AM going to therapy.
I had a garden for the first time and it went great. The processing stage was daunting but I got it done.
Although I loved where I was working, I wasn’t growing professionally. So, I took the chance and got another job with more growth opportunities.
It hasn’t been a good year for me health wise and the only achievement really was getting through this year.I have had so many doctors let me down I have become disillusioned with the health care system.
I have Anorexia (plus other health issues)..and I have gained weight so to some that seems like an achievement but I struggle to see it as one Because it feels like a failure.
I just hope 2024 will be better.
Thankyou so much for the chance.
xx
Accomplished many steps we wanted to complete prior to retirement.
So far I have lost 35 lbs and counting.
I lost 22 pounds this year.
I set a goal to lose weight and eat healthy and actually exercise and stuck to it all year and im happy with 38 pounds down and counting!
I reached my 5-year mark of being cancer-free from breast cancer.
I got a job promotion, read 300 books, started to prioritize my happiness instead of others and more.
Making a nice family dinner with my brother every Saturday evening. This is a big step for me since Lyme Disease keeps me in bed most days. Hopefully little steps in Lyme recovery will continue next year.
This year I got my real estate license and a new position at my second job
I rode in my first motorcycle rally, 30 hours long. I’m looking forward to riding a longer one, 58 hours, next year. My goal is 100,000 miles in 10-12 days in a few years. Training started this year.
I managed to send my youngest to school! Without crying too!
I finally visited Nova Scotia on a family trip.
I I took a trip to Ireland to visit family members I haven’t seen in years!
I met my travel goal for 2023! My husband received a degenerative neurological diagnosis 2 1/2 years ago and we decided that we need to travel as much as possible while we can. I accomplished a bucket list item .. drinking around the world in Epcot with my family. My baby had turned 21 recently and made it so much fun. In addition to Florida, we traveled to South Dakota, Nebraska, Maryland, New York, and California! Trying to live each day to its fullest!
I accomplished a lot this year…but my best and biggest was…I lost 120 lbs!!! My life has changed!
girl, you go!!!!
I finally paid off my car loan!
We took a family vacation in 2023
Thank you for the chance 🩶 I made it through my son’s senior year season of football. It was bittersweet & pretty emotional but a huge accomplishment for all of us lol
In 2023, I accomplished going to a trip to the UK with my oldest, watching the Eiffel Tower lighting up at night. It was the trip of a lifetime.
I finished writing a romance novel I started writing 6 years ago. I’m now writing my second novel!
Well, I have two accomplishments: I just wrecked my 20-year old car, which is a big financial hit. (A bad accomplishment, but one just the same.) Consequently, my next accomplishment will be buying a new-used car.
We had a second child!
My husband and I finally cleaned out our 9 closets. I ended up giving over 30 bags of clothing, shoes, linen and kitchen ware to the vets. A big job and happy it is done!
My accomplishment this year was passing my praxis 5511. I have been an alternative teacher for a few years now. We decided to revamp our program and we no longer offer electives. When I got my teaching license it was for family and consumer science so I wouldn’t be able to stay at the alternative school unless I got my unless I passed my praxis 5511. So I took the test with only a week’s notice of having to take it. And I passed it with more than enough. I was honestly scared because I’m not good at math and so I thought I was totally going to fail it for the math part alone. now I’m a distance learning teacher/peer mediation in the ALE and I absolutely love it.
I kept all 5 kids alive, continued homeschooling when I really contemplated sending them alm back to public school, kept our business running, kept my husband from falling apart after his dad passed away, and so much more.
Good for you Cassie! Keeping them alive is an accomplishment many undervalue. Life is hard. <3
My accomplishment this yesr was to get my class 2 liscense in first pass. I got it.
I got my left hip replaced. I had pretty bad pain that now is gone!
Spending time with family you don’t know how long you will have with them. Take all the little moments that you get with your love ones.
My big accomplishment was getting a new job. It’s horrible out there. I got laid off at the end of March and started back to work at the end of June. I’m so thankful to be working.
My accomplishment has been learning to be open with people and to listen more thank you
Our best accomplishment was getting to adopt our beautiful daughter. We have been foster parents for a few years now. She came to us at 19 months old, she is now 4. We are older so she was a beautiful blessing we didn’t even know we needed. Until the day she came to us.
I finally made it back to Texas to visit my mom & just found out my sister had cancer & it doesn’t look good. So I’m so thankful that I’ll be able to go back to Texas this week to spend whatever time I have with my sister.
A new job promotion.
I started hiking with friends and love it
I accomplish getting a raise and taking cruise in 2023 again after the pandemic.
Getting my youngest graduated from high school. She’s was home schooled. Getting my doctor to listen to me, getting into the right kind of physical therapy and getting a surgery I needed.
My biggest accomplishment is probably convincing my husband, after 7 years of gentle hints, to get a new puppy this past year. Now if I can just get her trained
Your horse is gorgeous!
I finally bought my passport lol.
I got a promotion
I met my reading goal, visited Australia and New Zealand, and watched my grandsons grow.
I managed to pay off my house! And we managed to travel on an overseas trip for the first time since 2019…!
I accomplished having more time for me and putting my needs first. I also have worked all year and built my clientel for my business. I think having a growing and successful business after starting 2 years ago is an accomplishment too.
I left a job that I truly hated and found a better one that makes me happy after looking for 2 years.
My husband I finally finished remodeling our kitchen. It’s been two years since having a functional kitchen and I’m so happy I can finish off the year cooking holiday meals for my family.
I am a newly retired nurse and I rode my motorcycle to Alaska!
Holy shit, Debbie, you’re my new hero! I would love to do that. If I rode a motorcycle! Hell, I’d just love to drive it!
Started walking everyday for my health journey
After our business was shut down for 26 months due to the pandemic, work was very slow coming back so my husband had to take a full time job and I had to run the company (mostly) and I managed to do that without losing my mind.
Travel travel travel! Stopped saying I am gonna. Just do it. Next big trip, life long dream, Mediterranean cruise.
In 2023 Ifinally got to go see my my niece on her farm and my new great nephew
I edited 6 books that are published wide and on Amazon currently. I love my editing job and hope that one day I can make it my only full time job.
I really put on weight during covid. My daughter and grandson told me they were worried about my health. I started walk aerobics and sit down stretching. I’ve lost 25 pounds and feel so much better. I hope to lose more weight.
In 2023 I decided to really get back into reading and set a goal of 200 books for myself. I am mainly restricted to audiobooks due to a neurological condition so I’m “reading” nearly constantly. I am currently on book 181 and it looks promising that I’ll hit my goal~
I read a lot of books in 2023. That was a major accomplishment!
I was at my great grandson 1st birthday
Sorry my other answer was on the wrong day. I lost 25 lbs this year
Funny!! This seems to be related to Day 1 giveaway. My sister and I fed up with California cost of living among other things, packed up our family of 7 and moved to Arkansas to be closer to family. I am now living in my first apartment in over 30 years. I love my independence but miss living with my best friend and sister Pam. Moving everyone across the country was not as easy as people made it seem.
Thanks for the chance.
I kept fighting. I’ve been struggling with severe random tachycardia and I’m a very out of the box patient. They know something is wrong with me but they haven’t found the cause. I see 4 different types of drs for it now. So many times I’ve wanted to give up and stop fighting for answers so the cause can be found and treated. I’m mentally and emotionally exhausted from fighting. And physically from the tachycardia. But I’m still fighting for answers to help me fully live my life.
So much! I cleaned out my extensive TBR and rearranged. Not an easy feat. I reconnected with my childhood German exchange student friend and am in the process of learning German again (it has been 41 years) and I watched my Dad turn 89 on Thanksgiving.
My accomplishment for 2023 is I started working again after 5 years of being a stay at home mom.
I have accomplished getting my life clean of hurtful people that only try to bring me down
Well NO MORE
done and gone
Hi, thanks again for these giveaways!
My goal was years in the making, but at 49 I finished my dream (since I was 5) to be a elementary teacher.
My son and I went to Washington DC and New York over the summer. Been on my bucket list for a very long time.
Gosh, this one is hard for me. I haven’t really reached any goals I have set for myself, but I continued to work towards goals. My biggest goal right now is finishing graduate school. I have 3 classes left and I will have my masters in nursing administration.
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In 2023 I got my Son back into a highschool for the arts after being homeschooled for so long. He was apprehensive about starting and making friends but he persevered and is doing great and has made a few new friends.
My older son is autistic high functioning and will complete in December his associates degree in accounting and transfer to a state school for his bachelor’s. He’s been attending college since 16 and he’s now 23. He’s extremely proud of his progress and so am I.
That’s it, and I’m extra happy about them.
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I ACCOMPLISHed reading a lot more in 2023. I set my goal at a minimum of two books a month and hit it right out of the park. I almost dog,Ed that.
I accomplished just getting through the year without another breakdown, we lost my Sister and Mum back in 2019 and I took on my 4yr old Nephew at the time who suffered from trauma and its been a really rough 4 years. I suffer greatly from a number of mental illnesses and I’m a solo parent if 4 and with my Nephew it’s 5 so just getting through each day is a huge accomplishment. I started an online animal care course and so far have passed each assessment.
We paid off a bunch of debt and are so relieved!
Finishing projects in my 3 year home remodeling journey. It’s so bizarre to be both frustrated and pleased at the same time. Pro tip…..you will need double the money, and triple the time. Also…a really good neighbor or friend, and great wifi for all the you tube videos!
This year I learned that saying no and protecting my emotional peace is more important than pleasing everyone else.
This year I quit my soul sucking job I have been doing for 11 years and started exploring my creative side and started an Etsy shop
I plan on going to craft shows next year as well 
I finally went through some of my mother’s things. She passed away in 2018 and we just packed everything away because we couldn’t handle going through it. So, my big accomplishment is I finally got some of her things downsized after sorting them.
This year I learnt to except that some things are out of our control I have accepted I am no longer able to do a lot of things I used to do as I have fibromyalgia and it’s changing my body
Made some major job changes to be able to start a new business!
This year was tough for me but I feel that I’ve accomplished to make sure my husband and I spend a whole day together once a month with no kids just us. The other thing I want to mention is that I had an operation to fix my heart condition and I’m doing so much better.
This year I went back to grad school and got a 4.0 in a class with “chemistry” in the title for the first time since high school! Biochemistry online isn’t the same, but advanced biochem 17 years after I took it in undergrad isn’t a joke either. I picked my job instead of finishing my M.S. in forensic biology, and now I’m proud that I should finish my online M.S. in genetics in 2025. It’s taking longer due to maximizing tuition reimbursement from work and minimizing out of pocket expenses.
2023 was a year of growth and a forced finding myself. Starting in January I was placed back into an old roll at work that I wasn’t keen on going back to. But due to circumstances out of my control that was where I landed. Come February I found out that I would be getting a promotion but It would not take affect until almost June! So I had a good LONG 5 months of waiting. In that 5 months I found out my best friend was pregnant after multiple losses, I was maid of honor in my cousins wedding and was planning the bridal shower and bachelorette weekend, and I booked myself a birthday trip to London.
Roll to July I’m in my new position, my friendships are amazing, the relationship I’m in I thought was going well, and I was then asked to hit the road again for work. I found myself getting 105 nights on the road all of 2023 and most of that was between the end of July and the first of November (these 105 nights didn’t include any personal travel).
In August I broke my own record of plan rides in a weeks time 8 flights in 7 days, in September I visited London for the first time and had the most spectacular time and my birthday was amazing. Then in October I found out my partner was cheating on me and he ended things to be with the new person. And that came at the most opportune time as it was 2 days before I was to interview for the next promotion in my career and one I have been working towards for a while.
Fast forward to now. And I’m typing this thinking holy cow that is a year but looking back I wouldn’t change a single thing not even the cheating partner. Because I feel that this year has made me grow in ways I didn’t even know I was ready for. So I say thanks 2023 for the lessons and memories, bring on 2024!
I was retired and out of shape. I wanted to return to work and had to lose weight and get my blood pressure and cholesterol down. I did it and am back at work and loving every moment of teachering again.
I accomplished spending lots of time with family.
This year I put in for early retirement due to my health. My last working day is on December 19th, but I will remain employed until the end of October ’24. How cool is that?
I didn’t accomplish much that is fun or interesting. I am working less. I also had a couple of elective surgeries that I put off.
We, my husband and I, accomplished making through the year. He was placed on STD for an illness and then terminated 4 months later while still on STD and now on LTD. Life certainly throws curve balls. But we also welcomed 2 new grand-children, one in March and one in October. So we are still having a good year.
I healed from 2 major back surgeries started driving again and I can now cook again.
I was always an avid reader growing up, to the point that I used to get in trouble as a kid for staying up too late reading. Once I got to college I had completely stopped reading, and as an adult i struggled getting back into it. However last year I was scrolling tik tok and a book called 321 was being recommended. I thought I would give it a shot and I am so glad I did! From there I went straight into Rook and Ronin, and then the company series and then everything else JA Huss. I made it my goal for this year to read 75 books and I have surpassed it! I am working on building back up my book collection and I have been so happy this year watching it grow
I can’t say I accomplished anything great but I made it to the big 65 this year.
My year started with having to have a feeding tube placed in my stomach. I was determined to eventually get it out which I did. I have to drink special formula to survive. I’m dangerously low in weight. I haven’t reached my goal in gaining weight back. Everyone seems to think it’s easy but I have trouble swallowing solids & have lots of pain. So I’m adapting to both. It’s a struggle but I’m determined to make it!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
I cleared out some clutter from my home – it’s an ongoing project.
I didn’t really have a specific goal in 2023. I guess the main thing was getting back to the office instead of working from home. I go in 3 days and do 1 day from home. It’s a 4 day work week for me.
I was able to travel to Greece and Turkey, which crossed two countries off my list! It was a spectacular trip and I enjoyed myself immensely!
The completion of our huge deck 2 years in the making. Each tree was cut down by hand, milled and planed by hand. A labour of love
I lost 81 pounds this year
I was able to spend more time with my family!
I walked in gratitude and purpose. I released 20 pounds, I consulted a methodologist to help with my dissertation. I take time to relax and exercise self-care. I say no when a request does not align with my time or values.
My goal this year was to spend less time at work and more time with my family. I have made sure to be home early at least 3 nights a week. Plus we are having one or two date nights each month.
My biggest accomplishment was buying my new (to me) car! I was without a vehicle for almost a year, and having a car again has been a great thing for my girls and I.
I finally started a new job within the state that I enjoy & working with coworkers that are wonderful plus I started my own journey of publishing a book as well (still work in progress)
I initiated a divorce!! Been a long time coming, so I’m looking forward to the future.
After an accident early in the year, I am able to stand and transfer again, working on walking again.
I’ve managed to see most of my extended family often this year. Had a family member achieve remission from breast cancer. Have read 342 books so far and I’m aiming for 400!
This year had the ups and downs but I managed to start looking out for myself and setting boundaries with my two daughters who are in active addiction.
I spent more time with my family.
I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and knew I wanted to get healthy so I lost 40lbs and started walking everyday, best thing I ever done
I exceeded my reading goal for the year. I read more books this year than ever.
It’s been a pretty uneventful year,but I’d say my biggest accomplishment has been my support of my family-I have 10 nieces and nephews,2 of them have kids now and I’ve babysat a few times,the youngest 3 play basketball,volleyball & tennis and I go to as many games as I can(they love that I take lots of pictures of them) I love that we live near each other and can be together often!
Planting a new vegetable garden, finding something positive in every negative and rescuing 2 cats that are now in my care…..not bad for one year!
Live in Pennsylvania near Philly!
Work wise, I brought my branch up from the bottom to about midway and have maxed out points for the month and quarter. Personally, I have unknowingly welcomed being an empty nester with my husband.
I checked off my #1 bucket list of swimming with black tip sharks in French Polynesia. Experience of a lifetime for me.
Standing and pivoting
I finished my PhD!
2023 was a rough year for us, but we survived. We’ve wanting to replace our windows for a few years and finally got those done last month, so glad it is finally done.
Accomplished 2023 by getting new flooring and a sofa. Updates were needed.
I got back into reading again. Wiped out all of my credit card debt and started on a spiritual journey.
I accomplished a lot of healing. I focused on myself, what I want, and what my goals are. I started doing yoga and meditation every single day.
this past october was my 4 year work anniversary
Successfully made it through a new ERP transition at work.
Finally got some help with migraines. They are just awful. Also got rid of a bunch of junk & worked on personal habits (like stop putting things off)
I lost the 30 pounds I gained during Covid
I come from Poland moved to uk some years a go. And started from 0. It might not mean anything for others but this year I looked an my self my life 4 kids carrier and give my self pat on the back. I spent 2023 on repeat going through Company whole series from Room and Ronien to the end! And just being. I stop shouting that often what is as well amazing hahah.
Started working out again!
It’s actually been a pretty horrible year, I lost my father in February. So I’m just happy I’ve survived the year.
I’ve gone for a walk every day
Thanks!
Finally organized my home office and all my crafting supplies.
I watch you on your rides with Mojo on Instagram everyday. I haven’t ridden in years, not even sure I could now a days, but I love your rides! I don’t know that I had any big goals this year. We have been working on our farm and farmhouse for so many year and many more to come that it is just an everyday thing to us any more but I did get one thing that I have been waiting for this year, I got a stove. I know what your thinking big deal well it is for me I have been cooking on a camping stove top with a little toaster over for the past few years so to have a real stove and oven is awesome, can’t wait for my dishwasher, lol. BTW this is my very favorite book!!
What I accomplished in 2023 was getting through the year. I have had many mental health challenges this year, and that sounds bad but I have been able to make some real progress in getting to know myself and learning how to not just survive but thrive.
I’m a school based OT and I’ve helped a lot of students in special education work towards achieving their goals.
I accomplished pulling my Autistic teenaged son out of public school & started homeschooling him. It was hard choice to make, a lot of sacrifices made on both sides…but I am so glad that I was brave enough to do it. My son is flurishing in school now, he can be in the advanced classes he needs & the one-on-one help he needs in other classes. Most importantly, he is no longer being bullied & teased, feeling confident & comfortable to learn & do schoolwork. It’s been liberating for both of us! My son is so eager to “attend” school & looks for extra credit and fieldtrips everywhere we go!
2023 has been a rough year in general but I survived. If I had to pick one thing I accomplished, I would say that I’ve come out of my shell and stand my ground.
I’ve learned to say no and not feel guilty about it afterwards.
I got a new and better job!
I don’t know how much I have accomplished this year other than staying alive which is good enough for me. I do love being alive
It’s been a pretty rough year with my mom having a stroke and taking over her care and still managing my own health because I suffer with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis but through it all I’ve accomplished extreme self control. You may say why would that be a big thing well I have a big family and they were not much help. You know the saying goes you can’t control what people do only how you react. So I just keep putting one foot in front of the other doing my best despite the hurdles and I feel like that is a big accomplishment though it may not seem like much trust me it is.
I have accomplished more weight loss this year and I’m so proud. I’m getting closer to the one hundred land. Coming from a highest weight of almost 500.
I’m trying to think of what I accomplished this year. My mind is blank. I did manage to keep the kids and the dogs alive at least.
I didn’t accomplish anything but setting myself back several years.
2023 isn’t over but I’ve survived lots of emotional turmoil and made personal and environmental improvements for myself.
I got a promotion!
Hi Julie, this year I made a ton of progress on giving less fucks and because of that I’m living a much more authentic life. I am approaching life without fear and loving it. Doesn’t mean I don’t have bad days or that bad things haven’t happened, I’m just better at assessing and dealing when that happens. Happy holidays!
In 2023 I left my home and friends of 20 years, and moved back to my hometown. It was really difficult, but a necessary move.
My biggest accomplishment was saving money for a new car.
I finally got my adult son out of the house and on his own. Huzzah.
My accomplishment is paying off of one of my student loans.
My biggest accomplishment this year was cutting ties with toxic family members. It wasn’t easy but was necessary for my mental heath.
I didn’t accomplish much this year, I guess I survived. Mental Illness sucks!
I’ve not accomplished much, but I have started tackling some health issues I’ve let go for far too long.
I accomplished lots of yard work that I didn’t think I would be able to do by myself.
I went back to school after 13 years
I’ve worked really hard on my mental health this year. Working through some childhood trauma. I also worked really hard at my real job as an operating room nurse. I’ve helped my son transition into 7th grade ( middle school ) and he’s doing great. Celebrated being with my husband for 20years
I wish I could say I accomplished something, but I can’t think of a thing.
Got my health under control and took a long awaited trip to Maine, read a lot and started decluttering the house and getting rid of things we don’t need.
I started back getting my health straight. Still a working process.
Made it through a full year of widowhood. Every “first without” was a speed bump, some bigger than others, after almost 40y “with.”
Baby steps, babies.
I re-opened my business that has been closed since the pandemic hit
I moved to a new state Made new friends and am having a ball.
I have read/ listened to 100 books so far in 2023, New record for me.
What I accomplished this year was to finally leave my job of 15years where I wasn’t going no where and was stuck at, I went back to the grocery business in November has a assistant store director am so proud if my self to step out of my comfort zone to do this job that was my biggest accomplishment and am happy
I’m learning to be more comfortable in my own skin. I have a great life but there’s always that self doubt and I’m trying to overcome that. I feel like 2023 has been a year of getting over some of those mind F@#ks…
I’ve gotten more creative than I’ve ever been. I’ve never been artistic,
but this year I have been painting, sewing, or just whatever I feel like. So now I have things I’ve made better either by painting or enhancing them. I’ve made beautiful pictures in memory of my son. Next year I want to make a quilt like my grandmother used to.
I just wish my words would come back, because I miss writing.
Enjoying Life more and not focus on thing that really don’t make me Happy
I manage not to get COVID
I taught myself how to knit and made 2 baby blankets currently working on a 3rd for my niece who was just born.
I have binge eating disorder and finally excepted it and got help middle of 2022. 2023 i spent advocating for myself and continuing to get the help I needed which included changing doctors. Lots of emotional stuff but I feel grateful to have started this change
I saved money and worked on getting ready for retirement.
helped my job become ada compliant after hounding them for years that they needed to do it
I would have to say getting my hubby his truck although we had to do that twice. The first we picked up on 3/23/23 and on 6/8/23 it was hit while parked in front of our house. It was a 2018 F150 that ended up being totaled out because the frame was no longer available for his truck. It had extra towing capacity and was considered a specialty frame.
In all reality the guy totaling the truck did us a favor though because we got a better truck the second time around with a better interest rate. My hubby new to him work truck is a 2016 2500 Ram that has a king cab and heated seats and steering wheel. It came with a locking tonneau cover. He was so much happier with the second truck.
Got a better paying job and paid off debt
Hmmm. I didn’t really have any big goals this past year, just smaller home improvement projects. I got my new roof paid off and solar panels put on.
I am made good progress in my career and working on better health!
Got 12 hens, 3 kittens and a lot of upkeep, a few repairs and a bit of remodeling.
I started exercising and lost 30 pounds.
I have been working on getting myself healthy I had some hiccups but it’s ok I am getting there. I have just always been the one worrying and taking care of everyone else now I am focusing on me a little more.
My accomplishment doesn’t sound like much. However, it has been a difficult one for me. I have been working on forgiveness. I had many things happen that shook my heart, head and world.
I had to face some ugly truths that I didn’t expect from those closest to me. And in turn, had to face the ugly truths I saw in myself and how I was affected and behaved.
I had realized that this was a lesson I needed to understand and overcome for my sanity and for my children to learn from. I am getting there, and with each situation that I am able to forgive others and myself for I set myself free to move forward and can learn who I am now.
On another note, I learned that I love reading dirty romance novels with great characters. I love your books and have read nearly all of them. So thank you for helping me get out of my mind and into the lives of your characters. It was sometimes the only moments I could find a reprieve.
While I always consider myself a work in progress, I’ve accomplished a few things this year I’m proud of. One is that I’ve grown new friendships this year, which I haven’t done in years.
I ran a 5K this year. Never thought I could do it.
The accomplishment was to clean our house from top to bottom!! No skimping. We threw away or donated items from the closets, bathroom, kitchen, etc. Our house looks amazing now and to keep it that way would be awesome. One of the things i found behind the bed was my daughters flip flops from when she was 3 and now she is almost 15!
I delivered my grandson in the car on the way to the hospital. He decided was to far and to long of a wait … Amazing!!!
I have trained my dog some commands! She is really coming along.
Day 2…..In 2023 I accomplished finally getting my house unpacked after moving in 2020. It was satisfying putting the last moving box to the recycle bin. It made me see that I held on to things I didn’t need or find joy in and send them out to others who could benefit from the donation.
I listened to all published JA Huss and Huss/McClain books in 2023 between January and August (plus the new ones that have been released since then.) I went to Las Vegas six times. I also went to eight countries in Europe. All while running two companies and taking care of my three children (who are 14 year old triplet boys)….so I have been a little busy.
got part of the attic organized
Teaching my youngest son to read, it has been a lot of love for me to do that as someone who loves books
Parenting my nieces who moved in with us and helping them catch up school. They are doing great!
Have a small business. Its one of my dreams to be an entrepreneur so I’m happy. Its a small reselling business but still, its a start
I accomplished seeing family in 2023.
Started learning how to play the piano
I have achieved losing 29lbs at 46yrs age for tirst rine in Miami but Miami could win.
I finally got a contract to narrate a book through Harper Collins publishing instead of through ACX. All the investment of coaching and learning tips/tools paid off
Congrats!!!!!
In 2023 I got a promotion at work, got a new car for my family after years of having to drive a not so great old van around lol and I got both of my younger kids in some programs to help them get the extra help that they needed for school so they can succeed and not struggle so much
It’s been a rough year for everyone and I’m thankful for the little things that has given us the motivation to keep fighting!
Finally narrated a book with Harper Collin’s publishing after doing narration with ACX…all the coaching and attending seminars paid off….enjoying this journey
I surpassed my reading goal, started and have kept up with a workout routine, and have started ASL courses.
I got back into reading, had forgotten how much I miss it.
I learned about vitamins and supplements and got healthier and lost weight without any commercial drugs.
I worked on spending quality time with my mother and making memories.
I purged one of the bedrooms. Thanks for the chance at this wonderful giveaway!
On an emotional level, I started standing up for myself more. Instead of letting people walk all over me, I have learned to brush it off or stand my ground when needed.
We finished building the barn! It was a big task.
I became a register pharmacy tech
I survived not curling into a ball and dying when my grandkids were moved out of state by their parents! In all seriousness, it’s been a good move for them and everyone is thriving…except this nana.
I accomplished a project for our new hire onboarding that streamlined the process and saved the company money.
I have accomplished of loosing some weight and trying to keep it off.
I can’t pinpoint any bright spots this year- maybe making it through this far is an achievement enough
I spent more time with my family being together. Whether we were cleaning the apartment, sorting through storage or just sitting around watching tv or reading in the same room and discussing our books. We made the time to come together and enjoy each other’s company and it has been wonderful.
I tried my hand at managing a restaurant in order to help a friend in a bind. It was a great experience, but unfortunately not for me.
I finally after 10 years accomplished getting a Doctor to acknowledge that my knee replacement done 10 years ago was done all wrong. For 10 years I have been getting xrays or MRIs and told nothing was wrong just live with the pain. But finally a Doctor I went to see about another issue asked if I ever had problems with my knee replacement, I said most definitely, and he said I figured….. the replacement is too big. I cried.
This year I accomplished getting a scholarship for school. Have never been able to get one and it was great to receive one this year.
I actually didn’t accomplish anything this year. I had a hysterectomy then got Covid again. I’ve been struggling the last couple years to catch up and I made the decision to not do craft shows next year. I’m really hoping I have a better answer for this question next year.
This isn’t a huge accomplishment (I wish I had done more in 2023!), but I have made steps toward improving my mental health. I have been having issues with depression and severe panic attacks/anxiety for years, but I haven’t seen a mental health professional (just GPs) and I have finally changed that. I hope 2024 is better
I made a big move and now im finally where I want to be! It took months of planning but it all paid off.
Healing from a heart break that occurred at the end of 2019. Finally forgiving myself.
2023 has been an amazing year, got promoted at my job and achieved the dream come true of being a home owner!
My goal for the year was to travel and finally see thr painted wild dogs of africa. I made it to 4 countries in africa this year and did see the wild dogs so I completed my goals! It was my 50th year on this earth so I wanted to see as much of it as possible
I am realtor which hasn’t been a whole lot of fun in this market but I decided if I worked hard I could finish the year better than the last 2 years combined. I am 1 sell from my goal and have 3 set to close. Huge achievement for myself and now I have the confidence in myself if I set my mind to it I can accomplish anything.
I got to spend a few hours with my twin grandson’s in September, along with my son and DIL, we have family drama that she has caused and I get the nasty hateful things said to me by my son, he wasn’t raised like that, but I have no choice but to tolerate it so I can see my grandkids, really sucks
This year I managed to get a significant payrise that reflects my jobs worth. It was a tough negotiation and I am proud I didnt back down.
So 2023 has been a very eventful year for me.
I changed my job twice! As well as my country of residence.
Things have been difficult for a while but looks like I am coming across my hurdles both physically and emotionally.
I am proud if how far I have come and I look forward to being greatful and just enjoying my life in general.
I finally got back to doing yoga everyday!
I accomplished a lot this year by becoming happy with who I am and where I am going in life. I learned to love myself and focus on what is important to me. My dogs are my priority and learning to do what makes me happy not what makes others happy.
I’m very proud of my results from my little farm. I have fruit trees, grape vines, raspberry and blackberry bushes, and a huge garden. I sale, can or give away everything. I ended up canning more than usual green beans and corn and also selling 18 bushels of green beans. I also picked, canned and sold 40 pints and 30 half pints of blackberry. Lots of work but I’m truly blessed and love blessing others with the abundance.
Finally getting my life back together some!
I read a lot. Like 300 books a year (+/-). I’d love to get my house more organized. Too much stuff! Now if I could just stop reading so much. Yeah, not gonna happen. Happy Holidays everyone.
I got my weight below 200 pounds. The first time in 25 years!
I busted my butt at work and got a
Promotion. Which led to me purchasing a new to me Camry that I love.
After 20 years of working long, stressful hours as a tax accountant, putting my husband through medical school for 10 of those years, birthing and raising 2 beautiful daughters practically on my own, I was blessed with a break from my regular job as we both couldn’t work long hours. I became a SAHM which was about 5 years ago. It isn’t natural to me, and I have struggled to maintain raising children and taking care of our house. Plus, Covid was in there. I put on a lot of weight and was far from my best self. This year I’ve started to take care of me for the first time in a long time. I’ve had medical tests, procedures, surgeries including a hysterectomy, etc. I hired a personal trainer and began exercising regularly. While I still haven’t lost much weight, I feel better, have more energy, confidence in myself, and finally see a light going into 2024.
I am finally walking without a cane my pain is pretty managed with medication but I still have consistent pain and I joined a gym to gain strength
In 2023 I started reading more, increased my paperback collection and learned how to keep meal plans simple so I can make them ahead for the week!
2023 was a roller coaster of a year.
I accomplished keeping my sanity intact after a high risk pregnancy, premature baby, boyfriend having surgery, daughter no longer being the only child and jealousy. Everyone is healthy and happy now so I definitely feel accomplished.
I finally was given a diagnosis for an autoimmune condition after persisting with many rheumatologists and was able to get the condition under control with the correct medication. It’s such a relief.
I lost 20 pounds which was my goal. I have yet to learn how to ride a horse I am hoping next year I can learn.
I got all of my closets and storage areas totally cleaned and organized- it feels so Hygge now!
I’ve become a better version of me. I decided toxicity was not good for my mental
Health and whether it’s family or strangers, I don’t need toxicity in my life. I had to block and remove family members from any access to me because they really just wanted to destroy others due to their own unhappiness. I feel so much better in my life for doing this.
So I’m not sure I have really accomplished much per say. I have a successful relationship for about year now. So you could say I finally found someone that accepts me for me and treats me right.
The other thing that could be an accomplishment is finally starting a routine recently for exercise and trying eat 3 meals a day.
I (nearly) survived 2023. Healed from an ACL and meniscus tear replacement and mend surgery all while working, parenting, etc. Whew.
Celebrate our 15 year anniversary
2023 was a difficult year for me. I opened my own private practice in Psychotherapy in 2019, but this year I took the leap and bought a building, renovated it and now rent out 2 other offices to bring more therapy options to my small community (that is attached to a large Canadian Forces Garrison, so lots of trauma here!). To make this leap, I had to make the decision to give up my other job and commit full time to my practice. So I retired from being a Paramedic after 20 years, and have been working in my office. It’s a huge transition, but I’m proud of what I’ve achieved, and I feel good that I can provide purposeful, meaningful work in my community.
I got a raise this year.
In 2023, I accomplished working with my cardiologist to get a new medication approved and covered through my insurance and it is a life changer!
Started a full time job as a mom of 3! Not easy at all. But fulfilling.
designed 50 new walks for my 60 member senior walking club
I was able , with all my siblings’ help to keep our 97 year old Dad at home and not send him to a facility.
I was able to pay off some debt, and my car
Oh shoot, I was supposed to actually accomplish something? Well what the heck, nobody told me this! lol. I honestly didn’t accomplish anything other than surviving another year of adulthood. (overrated, do not recommend :))
I had surgery that put me down for 6 weeks and I was worried that I may not get back into working out but I started back up the minute I could and even walked during the 6 weeks to help me stay active.
I accomplished my reading goals and getting healthier
My big accomplishment this was that I got released from PT for my shoulder surgery and was able to go skiing on our 30th anniversary trip to Colorado. I was really worried about my shoulder not being ready. But I did great even though we hadn’t skied in almost 15 years. It was an amazing trip.
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes this year and am proud to say I have lost 40 pounds so far. Happy Holidays! Thanks for the chance!
I stayed healthy all year.
I live in Illinois and was able to take time off from work to go see my parents in Phoenix AZ two separate times this year for 2 weeks at a time. They are getting older with more health issues so it was nice to be able to see them and go to some of their doctor appts.
I’ve lost over 15lvs this year and still grinding
What a year it has been. My one and only baby girl got married in April and bought their first house in September. I am so super proud of them and they are moving in this weekend after remodeling the house. I personally read a lot of books for the blog I review for. I had a unknown kidney stone that was massive show up in the xrays I had to have done for my pain management doctor so from October till now I have had two surgeries to bust this darn thing up. It better have worked this time because stents are the spawn of Satan and I don’t want to go through this again. Fingers crossed.
Thanks so much for the chance.
i acoomplished nothing at all …hope things pick up
Im proud that i got theough this year. I lost alot my husband due to illness and my new car car due to a wreck in the same week. Then his van due to transmission and other repair cost. Soon after that. So ts been hard but im happy to say im still here and making it on my own for the first time in 19 years.. i dont know that i accimplished much but i feel like i climbed a mountain of trama and hurdles.
I had my job of 15 years eliminated, got a good severance package and took a summer vacation thoroughly enjoying every minute! (But now it’s back to work)
I crocheted a cardigan for my sister for Christmas.
This year was a good year for me, I finished my Bachelor’s degree and also took a leap of faith and changed careers. I had been at my previous job for 9 years so stepping into something totally new was intimidating. Best decision I have made by far though! Definitely for the better.
I learned to quilt.
I made partner.
I lost the weight I gained over covid. Love wearing all my clothes again!
I registered for college, in order to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree.
I went back to work after many years, first job was a bit of a bust, but promptly found another in the same type of work and absolutely love it. Only part of my job I dread is between 4:30 and 5:00, waiting for the coffee is grueling. I also had the joy of welcoming my fourth grandson this past spring.
Accomplished isn’t necessarily the correct word, but I checked visit Alaska off my bucket list! It’s so beautiful up there!
I finally got to visit my sister who lives out of state
My goal was to learn how to live in my wheelchair, without getting mad. And try to eat better.
I didn’t set any goals, and I kind of haven’t accomplished anything. Sounds sad, but my day to day life is kind of chaotic, so just getting through those feels like an accomplishment.
I made it through several surgeries and complications
got a new job
I did more this year with my at home business. I also flew by myself from St. Louis to Dallas!!
If you knew how much flying causes me panic attacks, you’d understand why I am so proud of myself. I was slightly medicated,but I still did it and didn’t even get lost! I hope you accomplish more canning from my garden next year and to learn how to use an air powered nail gun.
In 2023 I excelled in my job- gained a new roll which felt great
I volunteer at a nonprofit that feeds women and children that are being trafficked or are a high risk of being trafficked. When the found found out that I am a former elementary art teacher, she asked me to paint a 16×20 painting to submit in a show. I was terrified, but it came in 4th place and a donation was made to The Table.
I managed to find the perfect part-time job for my retirement years after my previous job was eliminated. The extra money and a reason to get out of the house for 12 hours a week is great!
I lost 20lbs.
I became a registered nurse this year. I was a CNA/HCA working 3 jobs while studying nursing and looking after my family
I managed to break my ankle. It’s an accomplishment, right? :p
I had to clear out my childhood home this year. It’s a lot of stuff that makes up a whole life.
It took me some months but now a new family is living in the house. It’s our old babysitter who has a family of her own now. They recently welcomed their second child into this world.
I’m very happy that there are new children living in my old home.
I moved from Utah to Washington. I’ve been talking about it for years. I wanted to see my Grandkids grow up so here I am.
I started keto on January 9 sue to health issues & have lost 96 lbs to date.
Volunteering one weekend each month.
First full year of retirement. After 45+ years at a local hospital, thru Covid and all that, I’m still trying to find my new normal. one day at a time….
In 2023, I read 250 books, after a decade long book slump when I didn’t turn a single page. I kept two beautiful hurricane baby girls alive, happy and healthy, and I made it through a tumultuous year emotionally after losing my dad in April. I’m proud of me, and will be celebrating all victories big or small all 2024
This year I finally understood a phrase my daughter shared with me. Comparison is the thief of joy (I’m paraphrasing). My accomplishment this year is not tangible as many others are, but the understanding and accepting of this was a huge positive catalyst in my life. I think most of us tend to compare oneselves with the persons next to us in almost everything we endeavor. When I did that, the results for me were almost never positive ones. I would always end up feeling ‘less than’.
No more!
Read 3-2-1 and it was heart wrenching
I stood up for myself and now get to stay in one location for work instead of traveling between towns.
I love that you are riding again! I’m living vicariously through your riding videos when I see them (I don’t to IG, but manage to check them out on FB). I got on a horse in 2018 after 40+ years of being off of them and then my life changed again…no more riding since, but I haven’t given up hope!
Someday, maybe that will be me riding again too, who knows? This year, after living almost 3 years with 2 rooms full of packed boxes ready for a move I didn’t make, I managed to clean them all up so I can actually get in the rooms again, LOL! I tossed, re-purposed, and found stuff I had forgotten I even owned! It was time-consuming and challenging, but I feel like my home is actually a home again instead of a storage unit! I even decorated for Christmas for the first time in 4 years!
I finished up the classroom portion of my psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program.
This year I changed schools and grades and survived my district going on strike for 3 weeks.
In 2023 I enrolled my son in college and helped my husband complete house projects.
I survived Covid which I got 2 weeks before moving to North Las Vegas as we were finishing packing up and managed to get here.
I finished my last class to earn my Associates Degree.
I traveled a lot!
I’m retired so my days aren’t that exciting. The only thing I’ve accomplished was putting together a wedding in 4 months.
I made it through this year with a broken heart, so I am rather proud. I stayed true to myself, and kept my head high.
We bought THE FIXER UPPER OF ALL FIXER UPPERS. Finalized in January, and reno is about 40% complete. We do all the work ourselves. We both have full time jobs and two kids so it takes some time. But we are stoked with the majority of the hard part out of the way, we hope to be moved in by like March or April!!
Getting healthy and mobile again, after major surgery!!
In 2023 I set out an intention to be healthier. So far, I have accomplished losing 44lbs and have started back to working out at the gym.
my biggest accomplishment is becoming a registered foster/adoptive parent. Its been a. big change and learning curve for us all but so far so good.
I changed jobs a year ago and have transitioned to total work from home, which has allowed us to travel more. Now we are staying at the beach for 2 months of the year, April and October.
I’m a small business owner and was able to cut some stressful groups from my client list.
Not much
just the same old, farming and crafting, being a mom and helping to run the household.
This year, I helped my mother get thru my father’s death and all the paperwork, insurance, etc. aftermath. Not happy about it, but it was a big accomplishment & something I’m glad we can put behind us.
I have been working on weight loss this year and I am down 25lbs!!!
So far my store is number one in the market just need to get thru this month.
I got a long awaited promotion at work.
I would have to say being strong and brave for my mom. Beginning of the year she found out she had cancer hard year. I’m grateful we get to spend the holidays together
2023 was a much better year for me then the previous two. I physio’d my way out of a horrid frozen shoulder and worked my way back to work from a workplace knee injury. And thankfully was able to resume small projects of knitting again ! Lord I missed that!
I broke free from a 19 years old bad relationship and went on a advetureous holiday to Crete
In 2023 I changed my diet to high starch/vegan/low fat , lost 20kg, & am no longer pre diabetic.
I had a few accomplishments this year. I got a job promotion in one of my jobs and I also graduated with my paramedic degree. I then decided to go back to school and got accepted to a school to finish my bachelors degree in biology with a concentration in Forensic Science and minor in American Sign Language. I also got a new pup born I January.
I survived my job!
Being there for my sister while she fought cancer.
I spent more time making memories with my parents. As we grow up they take care of us and as they get older I have the privilege of taking care of them. And making memories one day at a time!
I accomplished an 87 goal day streak for hitting over 11,ooo steps in a day. I was pretty proud of myself but with the cooler weather, I’m having a hard time getting outside to walk.
I finally ripped out that nasty avocado tub. Love my walk-in shower!
Finally visited 2 of my bucket list places: Scotland and Switzerland!
I survived moving house after living there for 20 years, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, so after the move I was almost unable to move. It was so painful but I survived it. Thank you for the chance.
I’m still breathing, despite my best try two weeks ago. So, depending on how you look at it, that is an accomplishment.
I finally started a program to lose some weight thus year. I have lost 23 lbs so far. My husband even decided to join along when he saw hiw easy it was and how well it was working for me. There have been a few weeks that we stopped because of things happening in our luves, but then we pick it back up the next week. It Is not fast, but it is steady. I am going to keep going until I feel like I am at a healthy weight.
I went back to school for my Masters Degree!
Beside keeping up with my kids and not going insane?
After six hard years (things started to fall apart after my brother’s suicide) I am finally gaining some ground in feeling stronger mentally.
I have been pretty happy this year, that seems like an accomplishment.
I am starting to fully embrace retirement. A traveling I go and it has been so much fun. Next year maybe a little… a lot harder, my furbaby of 14 years passed away unexpectedly. He was my road trip ride and die so my heart is bruised for now.
My freedom! My divorce was final in March!!!!!
I started a new job and was promoted in the first year! We have been saving up to adopt and finally have a secure foundation to do so!
By end of year hope to have completed 6000km on my exercise book ( just have 200km to go)
Honestly with my husband’s work trucking accident and surgery and him still in physical therapy and unable to work I don’t feel like I accomplished much. But at the same time being the support for him and our family and picking up the slack on things he can’t do feels like I’ve been accomplishing the impossible.
I accomplished something on my bucket list this year. I went on a Mediterranean cruise this past October and November.
I started a new job and lost 20 pounds!! I’m proud of myself.
I have been taking care of my husband, total care. What have I accomplish? Not much, I’m too busy 24/7.
When someone is total dependent on me, my life is on hold. He’s worth it.
Getting my A1C down to 5.7
Became Bridge Coordinator at local Senior Center.
survived surgery
I had a TBI in April 2018. I was going for my doctorate. Last month I just started tutoring for 2 hours a week. First job since April 2018!
I got one kiddo in trade school and one off to college.
I finished all my classes.
I finally finished my goal of visiting all 50 states. I started back in 1972 and it has taken me 51 years, but my final state was Alaska. I’m 62 years old, and my husband and I took an adventure vacation. We hiked a bunch, kayaked across Byers Lake near Denali, whitewater rafted the Kenai River, and had a great time. I exercised hard from May until early August to get ready for the hikes. Our longest hike was 3400’ of rise over 4.2 miles up, then the same 4.2 miles back down plus 1.2 miles to get to and from the trailhead, for a 9.6 mile total hike to see the Harding Icefield in Kenai Fjords National park. We hiked a total of 27 miles during our trip, with total accumulation of rise of over a mile (5400’). After avoiding Covid since 2020, I caught it during an 6-hour bus trip (with 48 others) in Denali National Park in Alaska and didn’t know it. I did a 7-mile hike and a 3-mile hike after being exposed to Covid, and thought it was allergies. Anyway, the vaccine did exactly what it was supposed to do, and I hardly knew I was sick. It was a fantastic trip!
Accomplished? I don’t think I have accomplished anything this year. It was a difficult year with many trials and tribulations. Not losing hope that while it feels like the sky is falling things aren’t what they seem and things will get better.
I accomplished many many house projects that are always on that to-do list.
My year took a turn for the worse at the end of the year. But I did get a chance to go to Book Bonanza and visit family in Texas which has been a goal for quite a while. Now my goal is to kick breast cancer’s ass again. But this is going to be a goal that spans into next year.
I was able to keep off the weight that I lost last year, being healthier and eating whole foods has given me much more energy and less aches and pains!
I actually lost 12 more pounds. It’s been hard, but rewarding.
I kept my kids alive, safe and happy! Lol
My biggest accomplishment is that I finally met my goal wait. I have had a long journey with being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. I still have issues with the blood pressure, but I was able to bring it down to 140’s range with meds, but others had leveled out with diet and exercise.
I recently reunited with my youngest daughter who ran away at 16.5 and refused to talk to the family(minus her big sister). Sadly it was after ai just suddenly lost my little brother.
In 2023, I listened to more than 100 audiobooks and posted reviews for all of them.
Finally going on a cruise…I have an eminence fear of ocean travel and am terrible at swimming. We went to Iceland and had the best time. Just booked a European cruise for next year.
I finally got back to traveling since the pandemic.
Got a much needed new car, got back into crochet and tried a couple of new patterns and started listening to audiobooks.
This year I finally accomplished making more ‘me’ time. With 3 of 4 of my children now out in the big world, one working and two at University. I only have the youngest at home now but he’s 17 and mostly doing his own thing so I’ve been able to take more time for me after 23 years of being ‘Mum’. I’m now looking forward to what’s next!!!
For the last few years, I was the main caregiver for my husband’s grandmother. She lived with us. She was the most amazing woman ever. She made it to her 100th birthday, but passed away in March. I knew I wanted to do something with my time, so I’ve become a substitute teacher for our school district. Makes me feel useful
I accomplished reading 130 books so far (I might get a couple more in before the EOY).
I was able to maintain my 50 pound weight loss
I lost a little weight.
My accomplishments for 2023: I have been retired for four years (my husband more than double that). I have been trying to let go of ‘the person’ I was while working. Slowly, I am ‘divorcing myself’ from the negativity & resentment I occasionally felt doing my job. It has been slow steps, but I’m gradually succeeding. I am becoming more positive (albeit slowly) about myself & my life.
Made it another year!
This year was very strange, time seems to be flying by. I have stayed smoke free, 4/30/23 marked 1 year of no smoking cigarettes. I manage to excerise more and have meet all my goals at work.
I wish I had a good answer for this but I do not. Every goal I set I have not accomplished so it’s just not a good year for me. I am hoping that next year turns out better.
I accomplished losing 15 pounds for my daughter’s wedding that was in October of this year. I am proud of it and hope to continue on to lose 10 more.
Closet cleaning
2023 was supposed to be a wonderful year for my family. My eldest son was graduating from College and branching out into the real world and my youngest was graduating high school and heading to college. I am and was a proud mother. After getting my youngest off to college my husband and I was supposed to go on a much deserved two week vacation to celebrate our boys, our accomplishments and decide what’s next for us. But instead he did the unthinkable and cheated on me and our family and left us on July 3rd to be with his mistress; or did I mentioned she knew us and knew he was married and still violated our family and slept with my husband. So after the shock and the hurt wore off I took control back and filed for divorce and showed my boys that for every action, their is a reaction and a consequence, before you do it be sure you can live with all three decisions and this woman do not ever take back a cheaper and when you get serious and commit in a relationship you do not cheat you communicate and never ever go back to a cheater…My accomplishment for 2023 was taking me back and showing my boys what women will not accept from their men so don’t do it!!!!
This is the first year I haven’t had surgery in about 15 years. I am not complaining! But this is the best I felt in a long time. Been through a divorce. This year I branched out and drove across the country with my daughter and my dog. It was the best journey ever and also the best destination. The Canadian Rockies. My daughters live on a mountain/ski resort and it was so beautiful… I can’t believe it’s actually part of my country. Life is good I appreciate every moment.
My greatest accomplishment has been staying positive. I have had 7 back surgeries in the past 6 years and have daily struggles, but I am focusing on the blessings that I do have!
I accomplished living this year. It’s been a long hard year.
I joined the local gym. Started out slow as I was really out of shape. Now I look forward to going to classes 2 times a week and also enjoy doing 30 minutes in the elliptical machine. After 10 months I feel stronger and happier than before I joined.
After much thought and sadness, I managed to decide to break up with one of my best friends. She was insidious, selfish and toxic. I am much calmer since then.
I accomplished living mostly pain free. After living for the past 3 years in chronic pain, then just finally coming to terms with what I need to do, though it was a major decision that had to be made. My husband and I made the decision and now I am living mostly pain free and what a different it makes.
My biggest achievement in 2023 has to be giving birth to a healthy little boy in June despite a difficult pregnancy.
I obtained my Masters in Clinical Psychology, got a new job as a substance abuse counselor at a detox facility and started classes for my CASAC( Creditentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor)
Well, I managed to make it through the year without pulling all of my hair out. I made some strides in the health department, and I spent too much time reading
I don’t put out many goals so I don’t have anything that I can really fail on but just making it day by day seems like an accomplishment to me.
I paid off my student loan this year – that felt great!
Got through my second year of homeschooling my oldest child. Also, packed up our entire home to move back to Texas.
I finished defended my dissertation and now have my doctorate in organizational leadership!
Survived.
I didn’t finish the accomplishment but I started studying for my GED
Getting back into walking & trying to get active again.
I finally started my business and am starting to make a go of it!
I paid off my student loans!
I retired after 30 yrs 7 months working in a steel mill
becoming active again
The latter part of this year has been rough. My mom spent half the summer in and out of the hospital and nursing home. She passed away in October.
I have managed to keep my mind and heart from not completely falling apart. I try to find some thing positive every day and in the process of this life changing event. I take more opportunities to spend time with my adult children .
Remodeled our kids bathroom, it’s no longer for little kids. My teenagers are very happ with change.
I learned how to surf this year
I paid off all my credit card debt
I accomplished moving into a new home. Pretty impressive when I have had 3 surgeries this year
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I got everything packed up and my family moved over the summer with a torn rotator cuff. It was brutal especially having to care for a toddler at the same time, but I did it.
I stayed on my health journey which involves 2-3 miles on recumbent bike 3 to 5 times a week, tracking steps aiming for 4000 to 5000 steps a day. Also eating healthy 80% of the time.
First, I absolutely love your videos of you riding Moj (not sure that’s spelled right). I feel free just watching you ride so I can imagine how you must feel. And I love when he meets friends.
2023 has been a tough year for me in some ways. The first 8 months were spent going through chemo and radiation for my breast cancer that was diagnosed in August 2022. I had my surgery in November 2022. What got me through everything was planning a month long trip to Italy. So 7 weeks after I finished my treatments my husband and I left for Italy. I wasn’t sure how strong I’d be, but we got to do everything we wanted to do and it was incredible! So I made it through all the shitty stuff and had my reward. I still have some treatment to get through but I know I can do it!
BTW, 3, 2, 1 is the book I’ve relistened to the most. These characters have a place in my heart.
I love the stickers and the socks. Catching up from day 1, I used to live in Co Springs. We still have a house there and I do visit ( son lives there). I miss the snow, and I don’t lol. I have a nice memory this year of attending Nan Desu Con, the Japanese culture convention in Denver. I was with my adult children and we had a ball. We have not attended for about 10 years so it was a special treat. I commend you for putting out this fun giveaway but also for asking stimulating comments. Nice.
Honestly, I feel like I just accomplished making it through this year. It was a tough year for my family with the loss of my grandma and great-aunt.
My 2023 accomplishment is avoiding burn out, despite the stress at work.
I have fibromyalgia and it causes me to feel exhausted all the time and pain all over my whole body. At the end of 2022, my pain was out of control and I basically couldn’t do anything without being in a huge amount of pain. It also caused me to be really depressed.
In 2023, I worked really hard on my mental health – seeing a new psychiatrist once a month as well as my psychologist once or twice a week. I also began seeing a “pain doctor” who I had last seen about 10 years ago. She had been very helpful 10 years ago and has also been great this time around too.
Both my psychiatrist and my pain doctor have been trialing different combinations of medications to see what works best for my depression and pain.
This has helped immensely and I have been able to achieve a lot more in 2023 – go out socially a lot more, go for walks a lot more and actually do some housework!
I managed to lose some weight and get my iron levels up.
Kept kids alive, Didn’t get fired. Lol. The basics
I just completed training for home dialysis for my mom. I am going to be her caregiver and help with everything.
Potty trained my daughter earlier in the year.
2022 was a rough year at work for me. I’m happy to say in 2023 I got better at not owning other people’s issues and work problems. 2023 was a much better mental health year for me regarding work.
This is weird, but what I accomplished was letting go of my obsessive need to accomplish too many things!
I accomplished getting through another year. I still need to get my health on track. I have been working at the same company now for 24 years.
I decided to go back to college to get my teaching degree
I rekindled some old friendships. It may have been many years in between get togethers, but it was like no time had passed. It’s been great!
I got my small business up and running!
More personal time off.
Finished unpacking and settling in from my move after losing my husband. I moved closer to family and made it thru the year!
Not totally accomplished yet as of 12/12, but I am getting myself out of a failing relationship.
I tetired and started working as a cat sitter.
I didn’t accomplish anything too special this year. I continued book editing for a variety of authors and was very active in disability issues which took me to the state legislature as well as doing interviews with NPR. In all honesty, I consider each birthday a big accomplishment since I was told by doctors at the age of 4 (when I had my paralyzing accident) that I’d be dead in six months. I’m now in my 50s and just want to say neener, neener to those doctors!
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway and Happy Holidays!
The Scarf Princess
Nothing major, except I did continue to read everyday and I keep breaking my kindle record daily.
It’s sad to say I really didn’t accomplish much just worked and read great books
Personal growth
I’m happy to say I have acheived getting the job I wanted! I started working again after being a stay at home mom and ended up going to work at Honda… I knew I didn’t want to stay there and got the job at the bank I’ve been trying for since Feb when another position opened up! So I’m super happy!
Didn’t accomplish much
i volunteered as a therapist in the city!
Survived radical total hysterectomy!
This may seem silly but I reorganized and redecorated my entire house this year. I’m talking about every closet, drawer, wall, floor. Everything. It literally took the entire year to get everything done. I am so happy and comfortable. I feel like I moved and got a new house.
I got married to a wonderful man.
In 2023, I resumed my freelance editing career and finally did a little writing again after more than a year of not writing due to a complete lack of motivation.
Well this is late in the year, but I finally entered my own therapy this month. After emotionally supporting my family for the last few years, it’s needed. Feels good. Feels scary.
I accomplished getting my degree. It took me 15 years because we kept moving around with the military and I had to keep restarting. Now I am doing what I love most and that is teaching.
I reached my reading goal earlier than I expected.
I got all my eye surgeries taken care of.
Unfortunately, I didn’t accomplish much of anything. With my health rapidly deteriorating, the past few years have been the most difficult of my entire life. I’m homebound and essentially bedridden due to chronic illness (many autoimmune diseases, chronic infections, and a myriad of other health related problems), along with excruciating, intractable pain. I’m also dealing with a new balance disorder that started up a few years back, which has literally turned my world upside down, and made my already very difficult “health situation”, 100% worse. If I must list an accomplishment, I guess it would be forcing myself out of bed, every single day, just to do the basics: brushing my teeth, washing my face, and taking a shower (sitting on a shower chair). To the average person, I know this doesn’t seem like much of an accomplishment. I guess you’d have to be living in my body to understand. There are so many days, when it would just be so much easier, to curl up in a ball, and not get out of bed. I’m not sure what drives me to keep getting out of bed, every single day, no matter what, even with pain so excruciating, tears are often streaming down my face… I’ve always been a fighter and although it seems like most doctors have just given up on me (99.9% don’t want to deal with complicated cases), I haven’t given up on myself (at least not yet).
Have pushed myself and made lots of new friends in my new community.
Honestly nothing
Thanks for the chance
I celebrated 10 years clean and sober, 8 years smoke free, a promotion, and a raise. Additionally, I sought and received help for my chronic depression.
This is a lose/win situation but my car got flooded and was considered totaled by the insurance so I lost my car, but with the insurance pay-out I was able to get a used Dodge Charger with only 11,000 miles. That has been my dream car for years! I do have a small car payment each month because my money only covered 1/2 but the little extra is definitely worth it!
I bought a house all by myself! It was something I didn’t think would ever happen, especially once the housing market started exploding but I did it and I love it.
I accomplished dealing with so much crap this year. And I do not know how I could have done it without my little village and being able to escape into all of the worlds you create in all of your books. I am so happy the year is coming to an end. And I am hoping there will be a lot less crap in the next year, with lots of good vibes.
I quit smoking!
I finally got the nerve to go to a Zumba class. It was hard learning all those moves but, now a year later, I fit right into the class and love it. So happy I pushed myself to overcome my fear.
I had a beautiful baby girl this year, she is my first and only child. She just turned 5 months old!
Hi Julie,
I’m trying to be more present and not get stuck in the past.
Set a Goodreads reading challenge of 200 books in 2023. Am currently on 220.
I survived and am looking for a place of my own.
I edited my 90th book!!!!
Thank you so so so so so much for the years and years of enjoyment you have given me through your books!! And thank you for the chance to win!
I hope you and your family have the happiest of holidays!!!!
I don’t feel like I really accomplished anything. I haven’t taken any classes, I haven’t finished any knitting, crochet or quilting projects, my house is totally disorganized and I feel semi-depressed most of the time. This contest just proves to me that I’m not living my life as I used to so I have to get off my behind and get with it!
I’m so envious of you getting to ride! I haven’t had a horse in several years and I miss having them around. In 2023, I accomplished a return to work, with lots of associated challenges after a lengthy hiatus during Covid.
I made personal changes to my life to improve on my spirituality to live a healthier life
I survived being diagnosed with APL Leukemia and what having arsenic pumped into your body is like.
This year I learned how important your mental health is. My biggest accomplishment was asking for help before I did something to myself. Continuing to get treatment and being able to talk about it now.