21 Aug 4 Months Left: How to Crush the Rest of 2023

We kicked off 2023 with bold goals and got hit with history’s curveballs. Skyrocketing inflation, global conflicts—it’s the trenches out here, yet amidst the chaos, there are areas which you can control. As our community, we want to push each other to recognize what is going well and identify what we can work on while we still have time left in the year. 

Think of this as your annual checkup. Did you accomplish what you set out to do this year ? Did you start to build new habits? Did you change poor habits and have you really checked in with yourself to ensure you are loading your potential?

If you’ve been drifting or haven’t hopped on the accountability train yet, no worries—it’s go time. While all of self -help and goal setting can be cliche, we believe that you can set goals for anything and as corny as some of the countless advice can be, it truly works. 

Here’s Your Playbook to Rock the Last Quarter of 2023:

1. Own Your Desires: Cut the noise. Forget about others’ expectations. It’s time to dig deep and know what you truly want. As humans we tend to be shaped by other people’s expectations and before setting goals you need to look within to know what you truly want and how it will serve you to be a better you.

Case in Point: Loading Potential is a testament to this first point. Almost a year in, we set a goal to pursue what we truly love, regardless of the outcome. We’ve learned so much in this time and are still growing and learning. This started with a conversation between two like-minded women who wanted to reshape how we see fashion, lifestyle, and beauty. We aimed to create a community that ensures everyone can look and feel their best with no judgment, while denouncing beauty and fashion stereotypes, we aim to promote the best life you can live while still respecting our community’s individual styles, lives, and needs.

2. Money Matters: We’ve hammered this before, but it’s like the chorus you can’t get out of your head—money matters. Be buddies with your bucks. Savings, investments, they’re your squad. And especially for women of colour, recognize your value. As we take up spaces, we need to identify our worth in any profession and ensure we are getting just that. Ask for the raise ! Go for the new position and allocate for your future. Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves. 

3. Champion Your Mind & Body: Run at your pace. Set small, killer daily goals. Focus on nailing the habit, not just the finish line. If it’s about shedding or gaining pounds, think daily strides rather than the big number.

4. Write Your Goals Down: Don’t just set goals; make them a part of you. Bi-weekly check-ins are the secret sauce. List those goals, smash them, and enjoy that satisfying tick-off. It’s not just a habit; it’s science. Achieve a few, and suddenly you’re hungry for more.

As the calendar races, make 2023 yours. Celebrate the wins, tackle the goals, and remember—this year, you’ve got 4 months to show up, own up, and rise up.