Happy, healthy + whole: regaining control in 4 simple steps

Research states that by now, 43% of New Year’s resolutions have been broken. Though I haven’t made resolutions for years, I’ve already run into setbacks with my health and wellness goals two weeks into the month. Most change is hard, but my daughter reminded me recently that we choose our hard—meaning we get to decide what that hard looks like. Consequently, as I approach a milestone birthday at the end of this year, I’ve committed to becoming the best version of myself that I can be. But I believe that to regain control, true change begins from the inside out. Here are four simple steps I plan to implement going forward: 1) to renew my mind by daily seeking God first through His Word and prayer; 2) to consume food as preventive medicine; 3) to engage in physical activity to promote mobility, power, and strength; and 4) to take regular timeouts to rest and refuel. And repeat as needed.

What changes are you working toward in 2025?

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