2022...no expectations, no resolutions

So here we are...we made it to the December 31st, 2021...and what a year! I can say two things about this year, it flew by and it was nothing that I expected it to be. As I sit here this morning with my coffee and my headphones on high I could say that I am going to do all the things in 2022, but about that...nope! I made my last new years resolution around 20 years ago to never make one again and can honestly say that was the one resolution that stuck. I could say well if I am not going to make resolutions I should set up some kind of goals...nope not even a single goal to set. See, goals set us up for expectations and I am going into 2022 with not one expectation of what the year is gonna do for me. Well Audie, if you are setting goals, making resolutions, or even a few expectations what is the point of this blog??? I am so glad that you asked, here is the new way I Be... As afore mentioned in previous blog, my word of 2021 is apply and this morning the verse of the year was given to me... 2 Peter 1:10: Therefore, brethen, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you, for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble. Follow up with the song for the year: Hold on to Me by Lauren Daigle. This year is about focusing on only the 24 hours in front of me and what can I do today that will serve the me that I am trying to be. I am focused on using my story to help others, but I can not just through some words out into cyberspace and expect it to be enough. I am going to spend 2022 living everyday with intention taking action to apply not only the coaching I am in, but setting the tone with what I know works. I am setting an intention right now to end next year in the best total health I have been in my adult life. This means financially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I know what I need to do for my mental and emotional health. That is sleep and starting my day with coffee and music. So far so good. I also know that I am starting a no spend January. For the whole month, I am not eating out, I am not spending any money outside of the budgeted amount for vices, household expenses, and basic bills. I will aso be starting a 52 week savings challenge that fits my budget and works for us. I am going to utlize the clothes, makeup, and things I have to not only plan but keep my fashion and makeup front and center. This is because doing my hair and makeup are a huge part of my confidence building that ties into my mental and emotional health. I am going back into planning my weeks, scheduling my me time, and scheduling things like workouts and housework. But wait...I thought we were focusing on just the 24 hours in front of you and not setting expecations...You see this is where apply and the bible verse comes in. I am doing all of this to remind me that I only have 24 hours in a day and can only do so much. I am also working full time now so my time at home needs to be used intentionally. I do not have hours to play games on my phone or scroll mindlessly on social medias. I also am using this first two months to remind myself that I am human and can only do so much in a day. There is also the use of multitasking to get things done. I can rock out and blog...I can rock out and get the ta da list for the day done. I also will spend each day working on me in some way...like I can go to work and work on my hydration easily. In fact as soon as I wrap this up, I will be printing out some coaching that I intend to get into tomorrow morning. I also am coming out of the crazy season at work so I will be able to use our "slow" season to set the foundaton and when it gets busy again, the routine will be in place where I will just need to make some small tweaks and will still be in line with where I want to be. 2022 is all about moving forward on being the me I want to be...stay tuned! I will be blogging weekely...not just lip service. But sharing the highs and lows. I have a powerful story and a lot of tools that have helped me get here, can't wait to see how it goes moving forward one day at a time! Till Next Time, Audie