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2012
Y’know, I coulda sworn that I did one of these last year, but I searched and searched through my blog archives and found…nada. I found 2011 By the Numbers but only 2010 By the Month…ah well, what can ya do? Apparently it stuck in my head because I felt the need to take time out of my eating-chocolate-chip-cookies-for-lunch-and-watching-hours-upon-hours-of-Downton-Abbey schedule and look back on my year in this way.
I described this process in 2010 as “part memory book, part growth-chart of my business”, but without even writing anything yet I know that there’ll be personal stuff here, too. I think I need to see, on paper, everything 2012 consisted of – all my family has been through, all we’ve endured, all we’re fought against.
It’s important for me to reflect on it, to see it, to honor it, to share it, and, um, to link to it. No pressure on your end, though 
Jan 2012
Feb 2012
March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012
July 2012
August 2012
September 2012
October 2012
November 2012
December 2012
I’m not gonna lie – I’ve been hard on myself lately. I’ve fallen into the trap I help so many of my clients escape – being “enough.” I didn’t make “enough”, I didn’t do “enough”, I didn’t try hard “enough”…but this? Everything above? It’s proof. Proof that “enough” doesn’t exist, that I was faced with ridiculous odds this year and still grew, still created, still shone and still thrived. And with my word for 2013 being Space, I’ll be setting myself up for more of the same.
Enough pressure. Enough crowdedness. It’s enough. I’m enough. And 2012? Enough!
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Michelle, way to KILL IT while battling with cancer. Seriously girl. And on top of that you remained incredibly generous. (I was a recipient of said generosity) Way to live by example – you’re inspiring the pants off everyone and I can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store.
Girl! You a powerhouse! I am so in awe of all you’ve achieved and contributed to the world. Yay you xxx
Holy Crow! That’s way more than MY enough… you did awesome and I think I like this activity enough to do it myself! Thanks, Michelle and Happy 2013!
Holy buckets girl. Your 2012 was more impressive than most people’s entire resume.
Enough? Yes! I am amazed at how much you accomplished, and battled (and conquered) cancer, too. I am so glad to have been a part of your first Extensive Intensive (still one of the best days of my life) Wishing you a happy, healthy, space-filled, 2013!
Giving yourself more space next year, no doubt will help give you all that you need so you can come out of this past year’s challenges shining brighter than you ever have if that is even possible. You are one amazing and inspiring young woman.
I love this blog post and how you re-captured all that you did by the month in 2012 while faced with cancer. Wishing for 2013 to be filled with all the amazing goodness in the world that you so deserve. xoxo
Continued love and thanks to you, Suzanne!
Michelle – you are such an amazing and gifted woman. What you endured with the surgeries and schemos and still put so much love and energy into your business is monumentally inspiring.
I’m so grateful that I found you and the Clubhouse this year. Thank you for all that you do for us.
And, so excited to hear you are treating yourself to a vacation for your birthday.
Sending big hugs and smooches!
xoxo,
Kris
This just fills me with such love, Kris. Thank you so very much – it went straight to my heart.
A beautiful year in review. What strength, what resilience, what courage. So glad to be getting to know you.
{blush} And I you!
You did *more* than enough lady – what a year!!!
So ridiculous…but it’s just who I am and how I operate. Definitely want more space and less accomplishment-based satisfaction – it’s a work in progress for sure.
Whoa! What a year! I’m exhausted just thinking about it! Big love to you x
Me too! Ha!
This is such a great breakdown of your year. You did so fabulous! I know you’ve been doing so much but it’s good to have it all in one place as a reference. I caught up on some of the highlighted blog posts and there are still some more I want to re-read. Thank you, Michelle, for being such an inspiring cheerleader for all us creative peeps. *Big Hugs* Have a happy New Year and enjoy your well deserved vacation in Jamaica!!
You’re the sweetest, May! My pleasure, and thank you!
Kudos to you!!
And what a great idea to keep track like this – we so often forget all the steps we take all year long… I’m def gonna share this concept with my artist group – thanks!
Yay! So glad – spread it around. I’m actually planning to add this to my “Rousing Review” Day so I can look back on the past month in the moment. Think it’ll be so helpful that way.
Michelle!
Thanks for sharing – so blown away and motivated by all your activities and success! Glad you re-posted your response to Leo – I missed that one and was happy to read it. Go girl!
Best,
Kira
Thanks lovely lady! Really hope to see ya soon…it’s been too too long!
Just sent you an email an hour ago, then found your website/ blog, and just gotta say…I’ve only been peeking around for about 10 minutes and I’m already lovin’ ya girl! I’ve stumbled on something truly awesome and I look forward to including you in my awesome new year 2013. I wish you the best and may your success continue to flourish and grow like crazy. Take care <3
Aw, yay! So glad to hear it, Cindy. And check your Inbox – was just able to get back to ya!
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What a great way to document the year — now I’m feeling motivated to create my own list and start adding bullet points.
Thank you for including the successes as well as the rejections. It is SO refreshing to see an honest look at others’ marketing efforts
My pleasure, Kelly! Thanks for taking the time to write this comment – so appreciated.