This month, I'm cultivating rest + healing. This has been the most difficult season of our lives so I want to listen to my body: when it's tired, sleep; hungry, eat; thirsty, drink but also to my soul. I want to cut back if not off completely from social media that tends to drain instead of water me. I want to focus wholeheartedly on what matters most and forget the unimportant. This means focus on time in God's word and loving my people.
Catherine, I'm praying that this month can be refreshing for you and your family.
My February tending list is a little longer this month and it was intimidating at first, but I realized that I also carried goals over that were growing so well! It wasn't so much adding a ton of new things or starting over, but now that seeds have started to sprout and grow are already on my mind automatically and I can tend to them while I begin to cultivate some new seeds and goals as well! Overall I'm glad I started small in January with most of my focus on faith goals, and can't wait to see how the Lord continues to grow my heart when I spend time deeply in the Word!
Rachel, I love this! Cheering you on as you cultivate some new things this month!
Finish Kon Mari-ing my house for move prep!
Go, Emily! I hope the move prep goes well!
Here is my February tending list!
*Finish planning for Disney trip at the end of the month!!
Holly, I like how you've given each day of the week a specific task! That's great! For your exercise goal, I'd challenge you to be specific! What exercise (or exercises) will you do?
Lara, I love The Bible Project's Read Scripture plans too!
My goals for February will include celebrating a family birthday well (not necessarily spending a whole lot, but making it meaningful for him), resting (early to bed once or twice a week), and doing a small bit of exercise each day. Right now, I keep my tending list short and simple, which I really need to stay focused!
Hailey, short and simple is a great way to stay focused!
-feel healthier ( which leads to daily goal of drinkiing 64 oz or more of water. Weekly to walk ten thousands steps in a day three times a week.
– finalize carpool and rooming situation for creative at heart round 9.
Kori, I love how you have indicated how the monthly goals lead to the even more mini weekly and daily goals!
God and Money is SUCH a good book! My husband and I read it last year and it was such a game changer! In February, I want to love on my family a little extra. Last year, I wrote something I love about each child and my husband on a paper heart and taped it to their door. It was a huge hit! I'm excited to do that again this year.
Courtney, what a sweet way to love on your family!
I feel GOOD about January and excited for February.
Kinsey, I love hearing this! Cheering you on!
Focused on improved budgeting through use of YNAB. Learning curve but seeing progress! Carving out time to connect with and love my husband well; we're in a new season of empty nesting and it's harder than I anticipated. Growing my faith; will always be something I'm focused on; Finishing a couple of knitting projects…knitting is one way I relax and unwind and reflect.
*Read Romans 8 or I John 1.
* Instagram and email only between 12 pm- 2 pm.
*20 minutes unplugged with the kids.
*Bible memory time with my 6 year old and 3 year old.
Christine, I like that you've given yourself a time cap on Instagram and email!
I love the new video updates! My two biggest goals this year are to care well for my body and to cultivate a balanced financial lifestyle. February should be a really interesting month for me. I did really well in January and it really fired me up to set harder (or what I feel to be harder) action items/habits.
It's only February, but I have realized I need to shift some of my goals. I keep telling myself, "It's okay to change your mind!" That being said, I will be praying about what God wants me to do rather than what I want to accomplish. So far, I know I want to be focusing most on my relationship with the Lord, my budget, and prayerfully considering how I can better contribute to my family's finances. I know God will give me clarity in all these areas!
Brianna, learning to shift some of your goals is great! May you get clarity this month, friend!
I was super excited to get to my February goals. This is my first time doing this and I was excited everyday to keep track of my tending list.
I plan on reading at least one book this month.
Drinking less coffee and substituting Green Tea.
Have more family date nights.
I want to meal prep and track all my food and water consumption weekly.
I plan on taking at least one relaxing hot bath per week with some Epsom salts.
My daily habits include waking up early to read and exercise. Going to bed early. Hug someone and say I love you.
Tracy, I'm excited for you! I love that instead of just listing "drinking less coffee" you've given yourself what you will do instead (Green Tea)—it's a great way to stay motivated and stick to your plan!
One of my main February goals is to love my family and friends well. I also want to date with a bold and hopeful heart. This has been an area full of heartbreak and discouragement for me these last few years, and even very recently, but I want to continue to persevere. And if I had to pick a word or phrase for my February it would be to "persevere with hope." To keep digging deep in the Word, taking leaps of faith, praying big prayers, and moving forward little by little.
Katie, your phrase "persevere with hope" is powerful! Sending hugs!
PS – I've decided to blog about my PowerSheets progress to keep me accountable!
Emily, I'm so glad that having a Look Ahead Day was helpful!
These are so good, Marie-Claude! Love the self care things you're doing this month!