Resolution Checkup
I feel like I’m making some good progress on my resolutions! The fact that I’m even saying that is an awesome change in the way I think about things. In the past, if I hadn’t done everything to the letter, I would have called myself a failure, given up, and moved on.
One of my resolutions was that I wanted to create more of a haven in my home by creating more organization, cleanliness and coziness. I am doing MUCH better at that than I ever have in the past. I find a real sense of peace in working on keeping the dishes done and making the bed in the morning and working on keeping the every day clutter to a minimum by being conscious of my surroundings and picking up things and putting them away as I go along.
Along with the cleaning comes more activity. I feel better at night having gotten in an honest day’s work. I also have a plan to return to the gym. That was harder to come by than I had hoped. I want to go but not feel like I’m doing it to escape my family duties. So, I think I’ve found a workable compromise for now, to be implemented next week.
Quiet time is the final thing I’m struggling with. I did find a study to work on that I am excited about (more on that in the future) and so now comes the hard part of disciplining myself to actually do it. So, I’m thinking that I’ll try to do it during Lily’s nap time. I’ve always treated that time as sacred relaxation time where I really do nothing, but I know that my rewards will be vast if I just dedicate part of that time in prayer and delving into the word.
so cool, beth. i look forward to hearing what the study is about.