December 2022

Last challenge of the year. If you’re like me these last couple days of the year I reflect on how my year went. Did I achieve the goals I set, did I do the things I planned to do, was I intentional with my actions,…? If the year didn’t go the way you expected or maybe it did, you are EXACTLY where you are supposed to be in your life. Trust that you are meant for and capable of greatness. Trust that if you aren’t where you want to be right now, something wonderful is about to happen.
We attract what we put out there in the world. You GET to DECIDE how you show up in the world. You decide your actions and reactions to the world around you. You are in control of you.
Take time to think about the amazing things that happened this past year. Don’t dwell on the things that didn’t. Look forward to next year and decide what goals you want to work on & make a plan. Remember a goal without a plan is just a wish.

When I first read this chapter, I was like “I don’t do that..”. Then I read the chapter and wow…. You may think the same thing, but let me ask you: when you are stressed, upset, frustrated, angry, lonely, or sad, do you pour yourself a drink to feel better? Do you binge eat? Do you binge tv? Do you look for distractions with your spouse? Or even sleep, gossip, procrastinate? I know…that hit you hard too, right? Society has taught us that we should be happy. How many times have you told someone to not feel bad or don’t cry or even it could be worse? It’s because we are uncomfortable with those feelings.
Here is your challenge: for the next 3 days when you start feeling ”those” feelings and start to reach for the thing that ”will make us feel better” stop and think about what you are actually feeling and why is it making you uncomfortable. It’s okay to feel that way.

For some people this is the happiest time of the year. For others it may not be as happy with the memory of one’s that have passed or the millions things we need to do that stress us out.
This week’s challenge is letting it go. Giving that stress, anxiety, sorrow to God. God has some big shoulders we can cry on. It is amazing how much your spirit is lifted after taking at least some of that load you are carrying and handing it over to Him. Take a few minutes everyday just to have a conversation with Him. Tell him about all things swirling around your head.
God strengthens us to be our best selves

Who HATES exercise? We know our bodies are meant to move, but we don’t have time or exercise feels like punishment.
This week I challenge you to be intentional about moving your body. Park farther away from the store, have your own dance party while you are getting ready for the day, do something that is fun to do.
When you find movement you enjoy it doesn’t feel like punishment. You look forward to it because it brings you joy. For example, don’t start running when you hate running. I will guarantee you won’t stick with it. Challenge yourself to try a bunch of different things to see what sticks.
For me, I absolutely LOVE my beachbody workouts. Every morning I get up looking forward to hitting that play button in my home. I don’t have to drive somewhere or wonder if someone is staring as my fat jiggle. It’s just me and my personal trainer for that workout. I don’t have to think about what exercises to do because I just follow the calendar. To be honest: do I love every workout…no…but I know tomorrow’s workout will be different and I know that movement I am doing is making me stronger. Not just physically but mentally pushing me to do moves I never thought I would even try.