Happy Thursday folks!
Felt so good to hit that publish button yesterday. Can’t wait to do it again today!
Like I was saying yesterday… I am really just so excited for 2024. I always look forward to a new year and fresh slate. This year is no different other than my excitement level is much higher than the past couple of years. Determined to make 2024 just wonderful. Here’s how I plan on doing it…
Before I get into my list, some of these things are nonnegtotaibles (*), others are just things I want to form habits with or maybe just do a little better than I have previously.. Here we GO.
- Reading my bible + more intentional prayer time.* Last year my reading plan was one chapter a day. This year I am trying out the Bible Recap (so far, I like). I’m also making a prayer list every morning when I complete my reading and making/taking the time to earnestly pray. I feel like I’m pretty good at praying at random times throughout the day and before meals. Just conversationally, but I want to do better about journaling my prayers. I think it will be really nice to look back on.
- Drinking more water & less everything else.* Coffee is something I look to every single day so I don’t plan on changing that (I am switching out sugar for honey/maple syrup). I am however going to stop buying diet drinks/other drinks and only enjoy them when we’re dining out (which will be very rarely, more on that in a minute).
- Weight-loss.* I know I am only two months postpartum so I am not rushing this one but I am being more intentional about what I am eating. More nourishing, way way less processed, and making sure I am eating enough and consistently throughout the day. I’ve been known to skip breakfast or lunch and that’s not something I want to continue. Weight loss can sometimes be a secondary effect of these things but for my health (and longevity) it is important that I do lose some weight.
- Limiting social media. I deleted my instagram at the end of 2023 and I can’t put into words how much peace it has brought into my life. I don’t have any plans to ever return to Insta but I did create a new Facebook for the sole purpose of having access to Marketplace. I don’t and won’t have the app on my phone. Setting boundaries to prevent mindless scrolling!
- Limiting dining out. For many reasons this is a thing this year. 1. its so expensive for our family size. 2. We want to spend money in much cooler ways. 3. We want to save money for much cooler things. 4. I love cooking and just got some very neat new cookbooks that I can’t wait to use. 5. I love Costco & Sam’s and would rather buy in bulk than go out to eat. 😉
- Blogging consistently. I absolutely love to write. It’s honestly one of the only outlets I have time for in this season of life. I love looking back at things I’ve written and want to have more things to look back on in the future. I mentioned yesterday how vlogging has always appealed to me but I do not have time to learn all the things that go along with it. Maybe one day, but for now I really want to focus on this little blog here. Right now, I plan to do daily recaps, post recipes we love, new products we have tried and love, as well as thoughts and feelings of life events and of course whatever else pops into my head.
- Reading. Since I’ve given up my scrolling habit I will be replacing it with reading. Like writing, I love to read. Mindless books mostly and please don’t put me down for nonfiction, horror or romance. Thank you. I love a good suspenseful thriller though.
- DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE.** Without getting too much into it, 2023 was a LOT for me and mine. We survived but this year I truly want to thrive. Girl pregnancy was much harder than boy pregnancy for me. Not to speak in to general of terms but it seems to be the case for most ladies. I couldn’t do much for 9 months + recovery so needless to say I am READY to go. My house didn’t completely go to shambles thanks to my wonderful hubs but I really want to get it back to where I can manage it more smoothly and efficiently. We currently have a dumpster in the yard and have cleaned out a good bit but we still have a ways to go. I don’t dread it though. I seriously feel lighter with every single thing that leaves our house. We are just tossing everything in the dumpster, I am also taking carloads to donate! Onward and upward!
I am sure there are more things but those are the main ones for now. I reserve the right to add to this list though. 😉
Talk soon!
Hannah
a pew full ♥ 