Here's To Your Health

Good morning, friends! And Happy New Year! 2022 went really fast, didn't it? It was a great year for my family. My two oldest kids both got engaged, my baby graduated from high school and started college. Career wise, I had some great writing opportunities. My husband and I also celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. It seems unreal that we have been married for that long! I am very grateful God blessed me with a man who truly stands by me and supports me.

2022 also had some negatives. Most of these are health related. I have struggled with my weight most of my life, and now I have to deal with diabetes. I love writing, but I sit for long periods of times while I work. I also tend to drink too much sweet coffee and eat too many bad carbs and sweets while I work. I have 6 books releasing in 2023, four from Love Inspired Suspense and two from Guideposts. It's no wonder my numbers have gotten a little out of control. I needed to make a plan.

I don't usually make resolutions. They get broken and leave me feeling guilty and defeated. This year, I decided instead of resolutions, I was going to make some lifestyle changes. Spiritually, I started listening to a daily podcast on my way to work to help me get deeper into scripture during the day. For my health, I made an appointment with my doctor and we have started a plan to work on improving my health and making better choices. Also, I have started working with a dietician to help me change my mindset about food. As far as my writing goes, I enjoy using dictation while I write. I have added dictation while I walk. Also, I have cleared off the clutter hiding my adjustable stand up desk so I can actually use it. I hope that with these changes, I can continue to enjoy my family and be productive for years to come. Do you have any changes you plan to make for 2023?

Dana R. Lynn is an award winning author of romantic suspense and Amish romance who believes in the power of God to touch people through stories. Although she grew up in Illinois, she met her husband at a wedding in Pennsylvania and told her parents she had met her future husband. Nineteen months later, they were married. Today, they live in rural Pennsylvania and are entering the world of empty nesters. She is a teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing by day and writes stories of romance and danger at night. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray with the Steve Laube Agency. Dana is an avid reader, loves cats and thinks chocolate should be a food group. Readers can contact her or sign up to receive her monthly newsletter at www.danarlynn.com.