Hi ,

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you this, but 2020 has been a year to remember.

Despite our lives being changed by the pandemic, there’s always a silver lining and we can all find something positive about this year! This year has been more challenging for me than anyone can ever know but I know it’s so important to focus on what I can do as much as possible as opposed to what I can’t do!

Some of the highlights for me personally were:

• We have more time to explore the area where we live and have found some beautiful walks

• We managed to get away for a week in September to Cornwall. Paul’s Sister and Husband kindly allowed us to stay in their caravan….they even towed it down to Cornwall for us! We had a lovely break!

• Being able to move The Studio online when we had to close The Studio doors for the first time in March! Thank goodness for Social Media and technology and my fabulous members who have stuck with me! Teaching the sessions on line has not only helped to keep The Studio running but it has kept me sane too!

This year, more than anything, taught us about the power that we possess to CHOOSE how we think about and react to everything.

If we focus on what’s within our control, it’s amazing how empowered we become, regardless of what else is going on in the world.

Of course, I’m hoping to put pandemics, lockdowns, and all the negative aspects of 2020 behind us at some point in 2021.

And even though this year was different to say the least, I’m still going to look back like I normally do.

I always like to spend time at the end of the year reflecting. Did I achieve my goals? What worked well? What didn’t work for me? What do I want to accomplish in the next year?

I’d absolutely encourage you to do the same!

You see, it’s not about New Year’s Resolutions for me. It never has been.

Here’s why…

We all know that resolutions are practically made for abandonment. It’s less than 10% of people who set a resolution who actually keep it.

I believe that if you want to make a change and create a different reality for yourself in any area of your life, change must start NOW. Not Monday, not January 1 – but right now.

And I’d love for you to reflect on this...

Imagine your life 1 year from now. What if everything in your life is EXACTLY the same as it is right now – your work, relationships, how you spend your time, your finances, etc.

If nothing changed from how it is today, how would that make you feel?

For most people, even though they’re happy on the surface level, not growing over the years leads to unhappiness or even feelings of failure. You see, one of our needs as humans is

GROWTH. And you’ve probably heard the phrase “If you’re not growing you’re dying.”

So, how would you feel if nothing changed?

The thing is…I know that you, me and everyone in this world is meant for even more.

I’d LOVE for you to share your thoughts with me!

And if you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or even depressed by the thought of being in exactly in the same place you are today 1 year from now, what can you change today to make the future different?

The future always starts with today, with now. Don’t put off change and growth!

And obviously, there’s no better time to create change than as we move into a New Year. :)

I want you to know that I’m here to support you however I can in 2021 and beyond.

So, Happy New Year to you! Let’s make 2021 everything we desire.

Nicki x

PS:  Are we connected on Facebook??

I have set up a FREE Facebook group called Nicola Carless Fitness and Fat Loss for Busy Women ....This is new for 2021 and I will be posting videos, workouts, recipes and just general motivation in there on a daily basis starting January!

You can join for FREE HERE: Nicola Carless Fitness and Fat Loss For Busy Women

​​​​​​​This group is for like-minded women who want to get their weight and health under control 

All I ask is that when you join you say hello.....introduce yourself and join in with the group chats as much as possible.....

​​​​​​​See you over in the group!