Fourth Quarter Focus!

September recap coming tomorrow, then we're in the final three months of the year!!  I very nearly titled this "Fourth Quarter Comeback" to write a predictable post on finishing the year out strong.  I do hope and plan to finish strong in several categories as far as my original resolutions go, but my personal focus for these last three months of 2021 is going to be on recovery (again, something John Eldredge has recommended).

This may seem random, but the word that's been on my heart there is saturation...

• Spiritual ~ I want to be saturated with the life and peace of the Holy Spirit... calm and vibrant, deeply knowing I am loved and secure in Jesus!  That God is at work inside me and around me and through me, and that my future is in His hands.  Really, just taking a bit of extra time to be still and know that He is God.  I'm planning for a "social media sabbath" day every weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) where I take more time to rest and recenter.
  
  
• Physical ~ Externally, my skin is dry lately, so I want to prioritize self-care with the simple plan of using body lotion, facial moisturizer or moisture/sunscreen combo, and eye cream daily... and using a deep conditioner on my hair once a week. 
  Internally, I will deliberately drink more water, take my daily vitamins, and make sure I am getting some good nutrition from proteins, fruits, and vegetables (a daily protein shake with spinach and banana blended in would do it)!
  
  
• Mental/Emotional ~ Continue listening to good books and podcasts, and keep going with Peloton workouts, (shooting for 30-45 minutes very consistently rather than 75 minutes sporadically)!  Be aware of what's coming in through media, TV, and movies - fill up with things that bring life, joy, and hope.  The same way that higher color saturation makes a picture more radiant and alive, I want my life to become more vivid and colorful as I practice the growth mindset, challenging myself to try new things and keep learning and growing!!

So my Fourth Quarter focus will be the weekly social media sabbath, more of God, more lotion, more water, more nutritious foods, and leaning into the growth mindset!  To saturate my mind, body, soul, and spirit with good, restorative things!!❤

"All  the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be."  ~Psalm 139:16

God's got us, friends and fam!  Wishing you lots of love, grace, and personal restoration as we finish this year.

*Annnnd I think that's my last post for today. =)