OK Y’ALL. This is where it gets fun… I’m going to dive into my favorite part of the day– MORNINGS!!! There is something so sweet and special about a fresh day with so many possibilities. Full disclosure- I am NOT this positive in the morning (just ask my roomie) but by the time I’m out the door I’m feeling good! It’s a process 🙂
Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness
This week, I decided to be super consistent and intentional with how I start my day, and let me tell ya, this week has been nothing short of incredibly sweet, fulfilling, & productive! I am slowly beginning to wake up excited to live this blessed life.. so much so it’s sometimes hard to sleep! 🙂
8 AM – WAKE UP!! Here is where I definitely hit snooze a few times and soak in the last few moments of dreamland…
8:15 AM – QUIET TIMEEE! This is the key to a peaceful day: intentional time spent seeking Jesus by prayer, worship, and reading the Word. I always make a warm cup of coffee around this time, sit up in bed, and open up my Bible, journal, and devotional. Currently, I am reading The Armor of God by Pricilla Shirer, so I will go through the day I am on with the required readings, and then I will usually journal out my prayers for the day! If my roommate is up at the same time, we’ll play worship music and have quiet time together.
8:45 AM – The time comes to get out of bed, so I’ll roll out and head to the bathroom to brush my teeth! After that, I put on my workout clothes, throw my hair in a pony, take my vitamins, and make sure my backpack is packed.
9:00 AM – Usually around this time I start to get hungry, so recently I’ve been making a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. It’s nutritious, filling, and gives me the energy to make it through those first few tough hours.
9:15 AM – By now I’m grabbing a mask, filling my water bottle, and running out the door to make it to my 9:30 AM class! 99% of the time, I am running 5 min late… :/
10:30 AM – I am out of my first class & ready to get my blood pumping! I head straight to the gym on campus to get a good workout in. This everyday practice leaves me feeling energized, healthy, and peaceful for the rest of my day. Still working on my 6 pack, though!
11:30 AM- I’m finished working out and head back to my dorm room, where I actually get ready for the day. I usually fix my hair, put on some makeup, and pick out a cute but comfy outfit! I check out my planner to see what I have to get done for the day, and then head out to my 12:30 PM class.
The rest of my day always varies by class schedule, social events, club meetings, etc. etc. etc.! One of the BEST things about college is how everyday is different & special! Personally, having a consistent routine in the mornings gives me the structure I need to accomplish my spiritual, educational, and health goals while having a FUN TIME!!!
Here’s to making something that I used to dread, turn into something I look forward to 🙂
Now, I encourage YOU to find out what makes you the happiest & healthiest, and then make it a priority to incorporate it into your day! I promise you, consistency in any endeavor, especially seeking the Lord, pays off tenfold in your heart and mind.
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!
Simply,
Sydney