I can not believe that it has already been a year since I started my Pura Vida Nutrition blog! What a year it has been! This past year has been such an incredible learning experience for me. If you recall back to my first blog I was hesitant on partaking in such a binding and time consuming task of writing a blog for every single day for an entire year! It seemed an impossible feat for me at that time. I didn't have time for myself back then let alone time to spend time each day writing a blog. As I posted each blog and begin to hear feedback on my writing and the information that I was sharing it gave me momentum to continue with the project. It was great hearing everyone's feedback on my posts and having them share their stories, as well as everyone's questions and struggles with their own health.
On day one of my blog I wrote:
"The 365 blog project is going to allow me to organize my thoughts on nutrition and prove to myself that I know more than I think. I struggle with confidence on a daily basis and have made it my 2011 resolution to overcome this. Although I was skeptical at first; this project might provide the boost I need to break through the barrier that has been holding me back. "
Although, I wish I could say that I got over my struggle with confidence, unfortunately it is still something that I am continuing to work on. But what I have learned in this past year is that my passion is in nutrition, and I have been able to see huge changes in people when they begin to learn what works for them. I have learned more this past year than I would have ever imagined. The input that I have received from readers, family, and friends has been able to help me grow in so many ways.
This year has probably been the hardest, personally, that I have ever had to experience. While there were also amazing times and memories, the hard times have seemed to cloud many of those over. When there were so many days that writing a blog seemed like the last thing I would like to do, I have to thank everyone that stuck with me and encouraged me along the way.
Since the start of my blog, I have enrolled back into school again, this time working towards my Master's in Nutrition at the University of Bridgeport. I have been offered jobs in doctor's offices where I could start a nutrition consultation practice, and I have been able to share my knowledge in nutrition with many people from all over. Not a bad outcome for a year's worth of blogging, I don't think.
On day one of my blog I wrote:
"The 365 blog project is going to allow me to organize my thoughts on nutrition and prove to myself that I know more than I think. I struggle with confidence on a daily basis and have made it my 2011 resolution to overcome this. Although I was skeptical at first; this project might provide the boost I need to break through the barrier that has been holding me back. "
Although, I wish I could say that I got over my struggle with confidence, unfortunately it is still something that I am continuing to work on. But what I have learned in this past year is that my passion is in nutrition, and I have been able to see huge changes in people when they begin to learn what works for them. I have learned more this past year than I would have ever imagined. The input that I have received from readers, family, and friends has been able to help me grow in so many ways.
This year has probably been the hardest, personally, that I have ever had to experience. While there were also amazing times and memories, the hard times have seemed to cloud many of those over. When there were so many days that writing a blog seemed like the last thing I would like to do, I have to thank everyone that stuck with me and encouraged me along the way.
Since the start of my blog, I have enrolled back into school again, this time working towards my Master's in Nutrition at the University of Bridgeport. I have been offered jobs in doctor's offices where I could start a nutrition consultation practice, and I have been able to share my knowledge in nutrition with many people from all over. Not a bad outcome for a year's worth of blogging, I don't think.
I have enjoyed this past year of blogging way more than I ever thought possible, and so I have decided to keep the blog going. I am currently in the process of creating a website, which hopefully should be up and running in the next few days. Please continue to follow and support me soon on my new site at PuraVidaNutrition.org
Pura Vida!
Alica Ryan, NTP
Great efforts pay off Alica. You can be proud and happy with yourself. Furthering your education and training with credentialing will gain you trust and admiration, which in turn, leads to greater prosperity. You will be a great asset to whoever crosses your path on their health journey.
ReplyDeleteHi :-)) Superb!! Hugs to you...Stumbled on your blog while searching about Emotions and Eating...Keep it going!!! :-))
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Please check out my new website at puravidanutrition.org I will continue blogging on that site!
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