2011 was some year for me.

Not the most amazing year, I’ll admit, but it certainly was a year of success, growth, and actualization.

I did a few BIG things (Social Media Week, LEAD NY, Milwaukee), made a couple of DRAMATIC changes (decluttered my living space, ended my five-year relationship), and spent the last six weeks of the year alone with myself, getting honest and clear about who I wanted to be and how I wanted to shape the rest of my life.

I still have two months and twenty four days til the end of my calendar year (my birthday, which I plan my goals around ), which gives me time to finish what I started six weeks ago, and get a head start on some new goals in the process. I’ll be dedicating more time to crossing off items on my bucket list, and restructuring my professional life to focus on three areas: self-health and personal development, agritourism, and professional blogging.

I used to feel a certain kind of way about how people related to me – as the Go-To Girl, the Uplifter, the Healer. I didn’t want the responsibility of being any of those things to people, so I tried hard to reign it in. But in doing that, I was blocking opportunities for myself. I missed out on the personal growth and development that comes from having the courage to be yourself, and it manifested as anger and stagnancy in every area of my life.

I realized that I feel more myself and more powerful when I’m helping others become more themselves, whether it’s getting into the best health of their lives or helping them shift into a new way of thinking about what’s possible and then actualizing it.

I call it The Sweet Spot, and I’ve created a 40-day challenge to help people like you find theirs. I’ve also developed a slower-paced self-study course for those who need a little more time clearing their physical, emotional and mental spaces. It’s called Living Light: Letting Go to Live Healthy, Happy, and Free. If you’ve been struggling with manifesting success in any area of your life and living on your own terms, I invite you to check those two offerings out.

I put a lot of unnecessary restrictions and limitations on my life over the years, a lot of it having to do with the idea that I needed to have _________ and maybe ______________ and even _____________ before I could do _______________. Because of that, I lived in a state of inaction, unable to move in any direction, and I sometimes wonder how much I missed out on because of that.

One of those things is travel.

I will be seeking out increased travel opportunities for myself this year, and I like the idea of traveling with groups, so I’ll be creating regular opportunities to get out of NYC for the day, the week, and perhaps even a month.

My 3-week trip to New Zealand is still on the table for this March, and from April through November, I’ll be connecting Foodies and Locavores to their farmers and the countryside with my public and private guided group tours. If you’ve always wanted to visit a farm, see how wine, cheese, or beer is made, or just want a day of hiking, cycling, or relaxing out in the countryside (or beach), get in touch to book your adventure now, or stay tuned for updates.

In addition to this blog, I run several other niche blogs around food, health, and marketing. I’ve also been published across the web and in print publications, the latter of which has received surprisingly good responses.

So this year, expect to see more posts, specifically in the areas of simple living, the locavore lifestyle, and wellness. I’m always full of ideas and I have lots of information in my head that I’ve collected over the years. It’s time to let it all out.

What’s in store for you in 2012?

What new projects or major changes do you have in the works?

I’d love to hear about it.

And oh yeah,

Happy 2012!