Daily Habits

I’ve talked before about those goofy articles, “Random number of things to do before specific life milestone…” I think those articles are ridiculous and don’t hold merit.

Every individual has been given their own desires and goals, as well as a timeline that is perfect to accomplish it. I don’t believe that there is set list of things that need to be done before you hit certain milestones in life, and you shouldn’t feel bad about yourself if you haven’t done certain things or don’t even want to.

It’s healthy to march to the beat of your own drum, and fulfill the different, God-given desires for your life.

With that being said, I do think that there are some daily things you can do (should you choose) that are beneficial to your life and can ultimately help you achieve the things you desire. Now, this list isn’t like one of those articles, it’s simply my opinion and the things that I do daily. If you like how they sound, feel free to implement them in your life. If they don’t, no worries. Everyone is different and you are entitled to that.

1.)    Quiet time with God. I choose to do this twice a day. The first time I do it is right after I wake up and brush my teeth. I grab my Bible, read some Chapters (I’m currently working through Isaiah) and do a day out of my devotional book (Implementing the Scriptures in Your Prayer by Stormie Omartian). The second time is my prayer journaling time. I’ve got a journal that I use specifically for my prayers, and I will just take some time to share with God the things on my heart and thank Him for all He blesses us with.

2.)    Working Out. I love to get my heart rate up and work up a sweat. After my morning Bible time, I head downstairs to the workout room in our apartment building. Working out has always been a great way for me to clear my head, and the health benefits are pretty great too of course.

3.)    Time with your spouse/significant other. This can look like different things for different couples. Obviously, not everyone can be together every day, but a phone call works. Those that do live together, dedicate time each day to talk. Bonus points if you can share a meal together.

4.)    Down time. With the amount of work and stressed pulling on us in this day and age, we often forget to spend time doing relaxing activities, but it’s so important to give yourself some “me time.” Grab a book, watch something on TV, do something crafty, etc. Just don’t neglect yourself.