Even though we’re already the second week into 2024, these time-honored suggestions never go out of style, like good manners and advice from “Dear Abby.”

HEALTH:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store first.
5. Live with the three E’s – Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Make time to pray.
7. Play more games.
8. Read more books than you did in 2023.
9. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
10. Sleep for 7 hours each night.
11. Take a 10-30 minute walk each day. And while you walk, smile!

PERSONALITY:
12. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
13. Don’t overdo. Know your limits.
14. Don’t take yourself too seriously. No one else does.
15. Don’t waste precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you’re awake.
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
18. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.
19. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil your present.
20. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
21. Smile and laugh more.

SOCIETY:
22. Each day give something good to others.
23. Forgive everyone for everything.
24. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
25. What other people think of you is none of your business.
26. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful, or JOY!ful.

AND, always remember God’s unconditional love for you.

Pastor Art