40 Days To a Better Me!

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40 days of preparation, Lent, for the coming of the Lord, Easter. This is such an important time of the year, calling for repenting and rededication to the Lord and his church.

Normally, this is a time when I would give up something that is taking me away from the Lord. This year I have decided that I am going to do things to better myself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Since Brody has come into our lives, he has been my constant focus. I have realized, to be a better mother to him, I have to take care of myself.

So...in the place of giving something up, I'm going to give to myself so that I can give to others.
(And the reason I'm writing these is because I feel like I have to stick to something more if its in writing.)

40 Days to a Better Me!

I promise to...

• Say something positive about myself each day.
• Take time just for myself each day.
• Do some type of physical activity every day.
• Have a meaningful conversation with my husband every day.
• Not let the stress of 3 online classes, National Boards, and the politics of school get in the way of the passion I have for what I do.
• Reach out to 3 friends every week.
• Attend church every Sunday, even when Ken is working and I have Brody by myself.
• Spend quality time with my son apart from the routine things I have to do each day.

What will you do to make a positive change in your life?