It is so satisfying to look at my daily to-do list and see all the items checked off! I feel so productive, so put-together, and like all is right with the world. However, when the list is mostly unchecked at the end of the day then I feel the opposite – life is chaotic, nothing …
Wellness challenges to cultivate joy
I have been on a wellness journey since early 2018. Back then, I was feeling very stressed, and unwell physically and emotionally. Our family of five had moved quite suddenly and there was a lot to do to get us settled. The move itself happened during my husband’s busy season at work, so he couldn’t …
Overwhelmed but present
I’ve been feeling very overwhelmed for the past few weeks. Maybe even longer than that. I have a lot of items on my to-do list and I feel like I just can’t get a good grasp on many of them. I’m doing a lot of things but I’m not doing them well, or as well …
Intentional about rest
I can’t believe it’s already December and the year is coming to an end! But, new month means a new wellness challenge. Before I get into all that, let’s go back to last month. My wellness challenge for November was to practice gratitude, and I was particularly focused on being more grateful for the home …
Amen prayers
This is my last post in the Word Nerd series using Illustrated Faith’s devotional kit. The devotionals in this kit encouraged us to meditate on and remember the promises of God. Remembering them renews us and helps us to endure. Following these sessions was a blank page to study a word of our choice. I …
Gratitude and Contentment
Hello November! It’s a new month and that means a new wellness challenge. My challenge last month was to knit every day. I did that successfully and enjoyed working on my projects a little bit each evening before heading to bed. My challenge for November is gratitude, specifically focused on home. I know, I usually …