There's a quote from Tyler Perry that has found its home on the wall of my office, nestled among other yellow sticky notes that serve as constant reminders on my journey of calling and purpose. It reads, “All people want is to be seen and heard.” This quote has taken on a profound meaning for me in 2024.

Hey there, Sis! It’s the last week of 2024! The New Year’s celebrations are on the way! As we conclude our #DetoxDecember journey, we’ve explored the power of detoxing our minds and emotions. Now, let's shift our focus to something equally transformative - Lifestyle Detox.

Our minds determine what we see and how we perceive what we see. Our minds determine the triggering of emotions and how we respond. Our minds dictate what we will do or not do. All wars in our lives are won and lost on the battlefield of our minds. Our mindset determines our peace, joy, happiness, or success. I talk about mindset a lot. I’ve come to learn that thinking differently will not only welcome healing but will open doors we never thought possible.

Today is what matters. And today is the beginning of December. This thirty-day period allows time to reflect, reset, and restore. It also encourages us to revisit our relationship with God. During this time, we can ponder who we are and how we should live. Additionally, it prompts us to walk by faith towards our desired future.

Understanding what chaos really looks like in your life is the key to accepting the need for transformation. Not just change. Long-term, life-long transformation.

Deep introspection and solitude have their purpose in your journey for self-awareness, self-discovery, and life transformation. This should be a tool in your toolbox not a staple in your lifestyle.

Setting boundaries doesn't happen overnight; it's a continual process of self-awareness and intentionality. It's about finding our "why" and focusing on what we want to achieve. It's about taking charge and avoiding distractions that prevent us from reaching our desired destination.

Making choices is an integral part of life. Whether it's setting and achieving goals, making pivots, or undertaking projects, we need to make decisions to keep progressing. However, many of us deny this reality or let limiting beliefs hold us back. Today, I'm challenging those assumptions and encouraging you to look beyond the moment's feelings.