You set the trajectory for your year.

With your beliefs and behaviors you choose what will be.

Determine in your heart right now that 2022 is going to be a GREAT year and back that up with action.

So here are 10 tips that will assist you in ensuring 2022 will be filled with love, joy, hope, health, success and prosperity.

1. READ GOD”S WORD – To discern the will of God and to be sure you are walking in it, you must read His word. Daily make a commitment to reading, studying and meditating on His word.
2. BREATH DEEPLY – Flat out most people don’t breathe deeply. We’ve never been taught. And LIFE truly is in the breath. Every cell in your body needs oxygen to survive. So make it a habit to try to do focused breathing from the diaphragm at least 3 times per day (until you work up to doing it rote). 
3. STAY HYDRATED – By the time you think you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. Even mild dehydration causes irritability, moodiness, and brain fog. Hydration affects your elimination pathways (bowels, skin, lungs, kidneys, liver)
4. THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT – As a man thinketh, so is he (Proverbs 27:3). You must be mindful of the thoughts that are roaming free in your head. If the thoughts do not align with the TRUTH of God’s word, you must take them captive and cast them out! Think on things that are lovely, honorable, praiseworthy and true.
5. SPEAK LIFE – And while you are thinking on truth, make sure you are speaking truth and life. Life and death are in your mouth so SPEAK LIFE!
6. GET SOME SLEEP – The benefits of sleep are too numerous to name here but suffice it to say, your brain works better, you’ll feel better and even your weight is better managed with adequate sleep. Devise a sleep hygiene regime that involves winding down, turning off devices, bathing and calming the mind. 
7. MOVE YOUR BODY – Your body was designed for movement. In fact, some body systems like the lymphatic system which is responsible for eliminating toxins are only activated with movement. Walking, dancing, exercising, playing with children are all great ways to move the body.
8. EAT REAL FOOD – There’s no way around this one. Seek to eliminate processed food and eat more whole foods especially more fruits and veggies. If you need help, pick up my book 30 Days 30 Ways to Salad Heaven
9. SET REALISTIC GOALS & SEE THEM THROUGH – When I reflect on my 2021, I see the goals I set at the beginning of the year and with consistency and commitment I was able to accomplish most of them. Y’all see that? Most of them. I didn’t do all that I had hoped, but I did achieve most. So what are you hoping to accomplish this year? Set the goal. Break it into bite sized chunks and get it done.
10. SMILE & LAUGH – The bible says a cheerful heart is good medicine (Proverbs 17:22) and that’s actually scientifically true. Laughter lowers blood pressure, decreases stress, alleviates tension and even boosts immune cells. This is one I myself will be working on. I tend to be on the more serious side but I’m committed to laughing more. And God has blessed me with 6 children so that’s a built in laugh factory. But with tunnel vision I can sometimes not create space for laughter. But I’m committing to make room and have some deep belly laughs. God is good!

So which of these is most challenging for you?

I am praying for you. 2022 is destined to be a year filled with markers of God’s faithfulness and steadfast love for you. Be on the lookout and position yourself for it by following these tips. And if you need additional support and accountability with all of the above, I invite you to join the Fully Focused Fast. Registration is ending soon and this program is only offered once a year so don’t delay!

Don’t look left or right. Focus on God. Read His word. Obey what He says and reap a year filled with success!

“Moses my servant is dead. Get going. Cross this Jordan River, you and all the people. Cross to the country I’m giving to the People of Israel. I’m giving you every square inch of the land you set your foot on—just as I promised Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon east to the Great River, the Euphrates River—all the Hittite country—and then west to the Great Sea. It’s all yours. All your life, no one will be able to hold out against you. In the same way I was with Moses, I’ll be with you. I won’t give up on you; I won’t leave you. Strength! Courage! You are going to lead this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors. Give it everything you have, heart and soul. Make sure you carry out The Revelation that Moses commanded you, every bit of it. Don’t get off track, either left or right, so as to make sure you get to where you’re going. And don’t for a minute let this Book of The Revelation be out of mind. Ponder and meditate on it day and night, making sure you practice everything written in it. Then you’ll get where you’re going; then you’ll succeed. Haven’t I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take.” Joshua 1:1-9

As always, it is my prayer that you’ve been Inspired To Live Fully!