I used to struggle to get to sleep hours after going to bed. But my routine now helps me get to sleep faster. I go to bed and wake at at the same time every day. In bed at 9:00, asleep by 10:00. Awake at 6:00, out of bed by 6:30. I don’t drink caffeine…
For the next few days of topics, we’ll be discussing them in the Facebook group, but there won’t be any posts here on the site simply because I’m not an expert and will rely on links to those who know more and have more experience. Here are some of my favorites on the topics: Allergies/Aversions (TED Talks) Sugar (Keeper…
Five easy ways to make smarter food decisions today. Know the source. The best options would be to grow it yourself or buy it directly from the farmer or rancher (through a Farmer’s Market or CSA). Keep it simple. If the ingredient list of your favorite foods takes up half the package, it may not…
It’s day 10 of our self-care series, and we’re transitioning from soul-care to body-care. As we do, I think it’s important to remember where our strength lies, whether it’s the strength that helps us forgive someone or the strength it takes to get out of bed in the morning. John 15:5 is one of my…
In the Bible, David was a busy man. A shepherd, a soldier, a king—all busy callings. But he was also a poet and a musician. His callings and his hobbies both brought glory to God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” The verse applies to so…
We journal to look back on what God has done with praise and to gain wisdom. Gretchen Rubin’s book Better Than Before lists four tendencies to describe how a person responds to expectations: Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel. When you are trying to start a new habit, knowing your tendency is helpful. (You can take a…
