1) Meet with people for mutual encouragement. Meeting with others to help build them up and so that you too may also be encouraged in your faith is important. A Biblical life is not one that can be easily be lived in isolation but must instead be shared and enjoyed with others. In my life this looks like being involved in a small group of women, having individual friends I meet or check-in with on a weekly basis, and having a mentor. While these people and relationships change over time, it is important to be engaged with people who will encourage you and who you can in turn encourage.
2) Listen more than you speak. When interacting with others, it is important to listen to what they have to say. I often find myself planning what to say …show more content…
This is an amazing way to let friends know that you value and appreciate them just for who they are not for what they do for you. It also allows time to be spent doing something you enjoy with someone you enjoy. One thing I do on a bi-weekly basis is go to swing dancing. I enjoy this, and it also provides opportunities for me to connect with and enjoy friends, while also providing the opportunity for me to meet new people. I also have been involved on a soccer team with people I work with. We created a time to have fun with each other outside of …show more content…
No matter how busy things are, it’s important to make sure I have a healthy balance in my physical life. This means taking time to prepare and eat healthy, consistent meals. It also means taking time to get check-ups or visit the doctor when needed and getting physical activity throughout the week by taking time to exercise.
2) Set aside a time of Sabbath. Taking time for spiritual rest is also important. Having time set aside to spend with God and focus on him needs to be a priority each day, but it also means creating a day of Sabbath in order to delight in and honor him. Putting aside things that need to be done and problems that can be consuming is extremely important. Instead I can focus on activities that bring joy and delight and foster a relationship with God.
3) Create margins within each day. Each day often feels like a puzzle, and it is necessary to fit in all the things that need to be done in just the right way so that everything gets accomplished. However, this often does not involve creating margins in the day to rest and enjoy the day. My time is spent trying to quickly get everything done and if there happens to be time leftover then something fun can be included. Creating margin can prevent burn-out and creates a healthier, more sustainable way of life. Each day should have time that is set aside that is not consumed by tasks
2) Listen more than you speak. When interacting with others, it is important to listen to what they have to say. I often find myself planning what to say …show more content…
This is an amazing way to let friends know that you value and appreciate them just for who they are not for what they do for you. It also allows time to be spent doing something you enjoy with someone you enjoy. One thing I do on a bi-weekly basis is go to swing dancing. I enjoy this, and it also provides opportunities for me to connect with and enjoy friends, while also providing the opportunity for me to meet new people. I also have been involved on a soccer team with people I work with. We created a time to have fun with each other outside of …show more content…
No matter how busy things are, it’s important to make sure I have a healthy balance in my physical life. This means taking time to prepare and eat healthy, consistent meals. It also means taking time to get check-ups or visit the doctor when needed and getting physical activity throughout the week by taking time to exercise.
2) Set aside a time of Sabbath. Taking time for spiritual rest is also important. Having time set aside to spend with God and focus on him needs to be a priority each day, but it also means creating a day of Sabbath in order to delight in and honor him. Putting aside things that need to be done and problems that can be consuming is extremely important. Instead I can focus on activities that bring joy and delight and foster a relationship with God.
3) Create margins within each day. Each day often feels like a puzzle, and it is necessary to fit in all the things that need to be done in just the right way so that everything gets accomplished. However, this often does not involve creating margins in the day to rest and enjoy the day. My time is spent trying to quickly get everything done and if there happens to be time leftover then something fun can be included. Creating margin can prevent burn-out and creates a healthier, more sustainable way of life. Each day should have time that is set aside that is not consumed by tasks