Here we go again…
We have arrived, yet again, at the time of year when I would like to recap my previous year and then give you an idea of what to expect from me this coming year. Before I get into the good stuff, I am tired of the hamster wheel. I do this thing where I like to set up all these ambitious goals, but then I end up self-sabotaging or getting distracted from the goal and going in a completely different direction. I know I am not the only one who suffers from squirrel brain, but I’m saying it here and now: I am done!
me in NYC, film photo by my bestie Erin Tufts Cartier
2024 brought about a lot of change in my day-to-day life. I left a familiar environment without room for growth or development. I took a gamble on myself and re-enrolled in school. I was feeling really lost for a while, but with the support of my family and friends, I found my way back to myself. Fast forward a few months, I aced my spring semester at Tulane and found three amazing places to freelance as a fitness instructor. Nothing is more valuable than having the freedom to be there for my family and feel valued in my place of work. We often do not like acknowledging our faults as humans, but we can begin to break those cycles and move forward through that acknowledgment.
Now that that is out of the way, I can get to the good stuff. Last year ended much better than I could have hoped for. Oliver and Grace now has a physical presence in the Houston Area. Erin and I started our podcast, which is called Dear Delulu: Conversations with your bestie. I read 103 books and decided to start a bookstagram account that is separate from my other social media, and career-wise, things are steady! I am still at the same three gyms and look forward to growing and developing my skills as a coach and instructor. I finally have the structure and flexibility in my schedule that I have been craving, so naturally, it’s time to kick it up a notch. I worked with Erin last year to beautify and re-brand Life According to Fallon, and this is the year I plan to execute all the little ideas in the back of my head that I have been scared to go for. Imposter syndrome is definitely real, and by owning up to my tendency to self-sabotage success, I am publicly stating that this is the year it ends. I appreciate you taking this journey with me, and I hope to bring you a little bit of joy through what I do.
Before I sign off (I promise it won’t be another year before I sign back on!) Is there anything that you want to learn more about? Creating shareable content is much more work than I initially anticipated, but I will share more of my day-to-day life and things that make it easier. Feel free to comment below or send me an email or DM. I would love to hear what you love and want to see more of.
Until next time,
Fallon
