I have started off the New Year, not with resolutions, but with a “routine” that feels important and satisfying to me. I like spending my time with God in the morning when I get up. The Bible app works well for me in picking devotionals that are relevant to my life at the time. Last year I completed the “Reading the Bible in One Year”. I enjoyed it - some days more than others to be honest - but am glad to go back to the shorter, more specific devotionals. I also have started The Lipstick Gospel Devotional. I love reading this since it is so down to earth and relevant to everyday life. It also is what helps me have “real conversations” with God daily. So my morning is spent getting closer to God and just having “talks”.
The next part of my day is taking care of me physically. I take my dogs for a walk in the mountains where I live. This has been great for me and my dogs. They are older boxers (8 years old each) and I am older myself. We need this daily walk in nature.
When we get back from our walk, I need to have coffee and breakfast. I also watch a little bit of a TV show I might have recorded or a series I am watching on Netflix.
Then is the time to do my chores for the day. I have decided to make a daily list of items that I will do. I keep a bullet journal and this is going to keep me very organized this year.
The next part of my day is to delve into my creative side. I am doing photography, watercolor and acrylic painting, card making, etc. After I have spent a few hours doing this, I then take the last couple hours of the afternoon to read some of a book I am currently reading before I start dinner.
I am hoping that I can keep up this schedule for the entire 2023 fiscal year. I believe this will be the best for me since I no longer have the work schedule that I had previously. I am very happy that I am retired!!!
Happy New Year! I hope this finds everyone beginning the New Year with a great plan to create your best life!
