Last week I shared with you that I was beginning to implement a new morning routine. I was pretty nervous about it because it involved getting up earlier than I have for a long time! However, I have been pleasantly surprised at how easily I have slid into this new routine.
Now, part of it may be the novelty of the whole thing. You know, at least for me, starting something new can seem exciting and fun. When the excitement wears off, though, you can see how well the habit has actually stuck.
For those of you who missed it, my new morning routine looks like this:
5:30
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Pray the complete Morning Prayers
Work on my book for 10 minutes
Put a load of laundry in the washer
6:00
Kids wake up and begin my old Morning Routine
I am definitely loving the quiet of the morning. I feel more centered after prayer, focused after writing, and productive after starting laundry. That’s a pretty good way to start the day!
Last Week’s Goals
Spiritual:
1.Pray the Morning Prayer together as a family 4 times
2. Read II Thessalonians
Professional:
3. Read my Beginning of the Year surveys and take notes on the kids’ responses
4. Finish next week’s lesson plans by Friday
Family/ Homemaking:
5. Clean the house before my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew come to visit
6. Play a game with the kids
7. Sort through kids’ clothing and get bag ready for consignment store
Personal:
8. Continue working through the Make Over Your Mornings audio course
9. Finish listening to the free 4 Essential Habits of Healthy Families course
10. Run three times
11. Get up at 5:30 and begin my morning routine each weekday morning
12. Go to bed at 9:30 each weekday night
This Week’s Goals
Spiritual:
1.Pray one psalm a day
2. Read I Timothy
Professional:
3. Post one new product on Teachers Pay Teachers
Family/ Homemaking:
4. Read with my children for 10 minutes each night
5. Enjoy our camping outing
6. Have a couple from our church over for dinner
7. FINALLY organize kids’ clothes
Personal:
8. Continue with the Make Over Your Mornings course
9. Run a mile 3 times
10. Register for a 5K
11. Continue 9:30 bedtime and 5:30 wake up time on weekdays
12. Read 2 books
What are your goals for the week?
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(Linked to Small Victories Sunday.)
