Monthly Resolutions Check-In (February)


February Resolutions Check-In

 1. Spiritual - My first resolution was to start my days with God every day. Over the past month, I have consistently read my devotional nearly every day (and have caught up when I've missed a day here and there), BUT I'm ending my day with God instead. I just can't seem to make it work in the mornings, but at night, when I'm sitting in my bed, I crack open my devotional and spend some time studying Heaven with Spurgeon and Alcorn. My prayer life is still lacking, but having the devotional time has been helping with that a bit too. 

2. Marriage - My second resolution was to put Ben first (after God) and to give him undistracted time. This has been a big womp womp. We're still doing well, but I haven't changed ANYTHING concerning our marriage over the last month. BOO!

3. Personal - My third resolution was to go outside every day. I am doing well with this one! I've gone outside probably 28 of the last 31 days. Pretty darn good. Especially considering the depression I've been in lately. 

4. Health - My fourth resolution was to work out between three and five days per week. This has been spotty. Some weeks I'm only working out twice per week and I'm being liberal with my definition of "working out" too. I'm considering long walks or hikes working out right now, but truthfully, they're probably not. I need to rededicate myself to this. :( :( :( I hate working out. 

5. Parenting - My fifth resolution was to enjoy my time with the kids more. Another big womp womp. Depression has effectively squashed that. I'm getting better at being attentive and loving (I think) and I'm yelling much, much less, but I'm not enjoying much of anything right now. 

Sooo....overall, I'm not doing awesome. But I have kept up with things a little better than in years past. I'm hoping that monthly check-ins will help me to stay closer to on track. 

Happy February! 

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