Why I Joined Forever

If you are thinking of joining Forever, here is some inspiration for you!

Gitte is a mum of two and had a demanding career in the retail fashion supply chain when she moved to the UK. She discovered Forever and started her business 20 years ago while living and working in London.

Tell us a bit about your journey and why you decided to join Forever?

“I hadn’t been in the UK for long, and was feeling quite burned out with the demands of my work. I wasn’t expecting to stay in the UK longer than perhaps a couple of years; I’d worked in three countries before I moved here – having grown up in Denmark, I moved to Hong Kong in 1995 and then to Fiji. Given that I didn’t expect to stay, the fact that Forever provided a portable opportunity to develop a business anywhere appealed to me. I wanted to have more flexibility, time and long-term security, and I felt that Forever could ultimately give me that over time.

So, I decided to take on my Forever business alongside my very full-time job, and went to work on developing myself and the skills that I needed to become successful. I was no stranger to hard work! It was years before the start of social media, so to generate leads and build my network I was handing out thousands of leaflets and cards and putting myself out into the world via contact marketing. I felt really uncomfortable and scared just thinking about approaching strangers, but I was determined to find ways to build my business. I was also very reluctant to approach people I knew and made lots of ‘mistakes’, so this was one of the biggest learning curves.”

How has your fitness journey developed?

“During the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown, I decided to start running, mostly to maintain my mental energy and because there was so little else that we could do. I think my experience within Forever helped my running, and my running has helped me in Forever. Yes, you need to be physically prepared for the endurance needed, but it is the mindset that actually ‘makes you keep going’, so serious self-talk and self-belief are needed – for both.

My most active month was during September 2020, when I did two full marathons just three weeks apart, and in that month, I also squeezed in a half marathon, a 10k run and a 1,950m swim! I am now 52 and completed my 50th half marathon earlier this year. It isn’t something I set out to do; the number of races simply grew and running has become a way of life, similar to what my Forever business has become. I found that my recovery after races was so good that I could often do half marathons weekly, and many 100K runs on a consecutive monthly basis. I wasn’t pushing myself to ramp up a record of any kind.

How have Forever’s Products helped you with your fitness journey?

Forever’s products have been an integral part of my health and well-being, and never more so than since I started running. My favourite products that I use to support me are Forever Freedom each day, ARGI+ before and during running mixed in my water bottle, Forever Lite Ultra Chocolate pre-and post-running and FAB. I also use Aloe Cooling Lotion and Aloe MSM Gel to rub into muscles and joints both pre-and post-running. I also take many Forever supplements and my favourites are the Forever Arctic Sea, Forever Marine Collagen, Forever ImmuBlend, Forever Calcium and Forever B12 Plus.

What have you enjoyed about starting your own business and what would your advice be to anyone thinking about joining Forever or just starting up?

I have a business in many countries already, and I would love to grow my business even further internationally, although there is still so much incredible potential here in the UK with over 65 million people. I feel very fortunate to have this business with award-winning, quality products, and where you are able to help so many people. I have been able to thrive and become my best while working with the best.

My advice to anyone starting out in Forever is to find the Forever products you truly ‘love’, and have authentic belief in yourself, the Forever company and the opportunity. You will be supported by Forever and your mentor, and with that support you will have the opportunity to design your life as you choose, with personal development and growth, that allows you to achieve your full potential. Finding your real ‘why’ and believing in yourself are key, alongside a great work ethic. Develop all of this, and you will succeed.”

More Inspiration...

Meet Melissa, a Cotswolds-based mom of two, and dedicated animal charity worker. Her journey with Forever began with using the C9 program. At first, the business opportunity didn't quite resonate, but life's twists and turns brought her back to it.

What made you decide to join Forever?

“I had completed Forever’s C9 around four years ago and I felt great. I considered the business opportunity briefly but it just didn’t seem to be a fit for me at that time, in truth I probably didn’t give it much thought. Things change over time. My husband runs his own business, and over the past year or so I have increasingly felt that I want to contribute more to the household especially in light of escalating bills.

A defining moment was when I had to choose between whether we would go on holiday, or have new carpets. I realised that I didn’t want to have to make these choices and to feel so limited, so when Esther reached out to me again about the opportunity I had a conversation with an open mind, and a real desire to make changes in our family finances.

I am passionate about health and wellbeing, and when I researched both aloe vera and Forever Living I knew I had found something that was completely aligned with my interests and my ethics.

Working for an animal charity it was extremely important to me that Forever doesn’t test on animals. I had no hesitation in joining. I am now entering my third month of business, I have recruited four team members and am enjoying retailing the products. I feel so much more alive and excited that my enthusiasm is affecting everyone. My husband has seen a marked change in me as a person and has embraced the products too. The ripple effect in our family has taken us all by surprise.”

What are some of the benefits you have found in starting your own business?

“I am extremely organised and understand the importance of following up with prospects and customers. I am able to spend some time on Mondays and Tuesdays working on the business activities while my children are at school, and I also join a team training on a Monday evening which is invaluable. Working this alongside my part-time job hasn’t impacted our family time at all. I think when you are doing something you are really enjoying, it doesn’t feel like work and the activity comes easily.

I am on track to achieve the Leap to London incentive which is very exciting; even my children are taking an interest. I was waiting to hear about achieving my second month of 4CC activity when I was out on a Cubs hike with my son; when I got the news we celebrated together. Leap to London is providing the short-term goal that is really allowing me to focus my activity and the end result feels tangible. I can see myself there in February. What an exciting chapter of my life.