Me & My Quite Contrary Life

NUDGED: "Pray every day" BACKSTORY: I created a personal prayer closet at our house after being inspired by the movie " War Room ". This is a sacred space for me that has held many prayers over the years, both written in prayer journals (with answers!) and prayers taped to the walls. I got out of the habit of using my prayer closet regularly, so this nudge challenges me to physically go there every day and spend some intentional time with God.  QUOTE: "The Bible never once says 'Figure it out', but over and over it says, 'Trust God.' He's already got it all figured out." - Danny Gokey and HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: I was able to accomplish many of my prayer goals this week that I wrote down last Sunday.  I made good progress, despite still having more areas I want to work on. This week: I prayed daily in my prayer closet.  I wrote down new prayers in my journal so I can keep track of answers. No answers this week to inc

NUDGED: "Complete a sewing project" BACKSTORY: I thought everyone started multiple sewing projects, worked on them, then started new ones when they were inspired. The pile of projects grows....but you are having fun! Apparently not everyone thinks this way. I learned I am "special" at a Craft Day last week. Other people who attended had ONE project they were working on, and only started a new project once they finished one. I brought over 10 projects with me to the event, and have more projects in progress at home. I think I have a problem. My challenge for the week is to just get ONE sewing project done. QUOTE: "Much of the stress that people feel doesn't come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they've started." - David Allen HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: I selected this nudge on Sunday and got to work on it right away when I had some free time. I enjoyed sewing all afternoon and evening and I FINISHED sewing one blanke

NUDGED: "Renew CPR training" BACKSTORY: I used to be trained and certified in CPR and first aid, but I haven't renewed my certifications in a few years. It's pretty morbid, but I think about this occasionally and wonder if I would remember what to do in an emergency. I'm also really scared of choking and have nightmares about it (myself or others). Getting my CPR training renewed has been an item on my to do list for years (yikes!) but I have been too scared/intimidated to actually do anything about it. Until drawing this nudge, that is! QUOTE: "Take some time to learn first aid and CPR. It saves lives, and it works." - Bobby Sherman HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: I looked into the different options - taking a class in person or taking the class online. If I took the class in person, I would have an instructor to ask questions and can physically perform the techniques, but would have to wait a few months until a class becomes available. The online class

NUDGED: "Focus on strength" BACKSTORY: I have always struggled with my strength, or the lack of it! I actually quit gymnastics as a kid because I couldn't do the monkey bars (true story!). As an adult, I see the importance of being strong in body and the many benefits as you age. I have been working on completing my first unassisted pull-up for two years but have made little progress so I get discouraged. It's time to re-evaluate my strength goals this week. QUOTE: "Being stronger in the gym gives you a push to go out and try activities you've always wanted to do, but weren't sure if you could." - Nia Shanks in "Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less" HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: I did a little each day to work on increasing my strength, including push-ups from the floor, planks, bar hangs and squats. I went to the gym twice this week and completed one home workout, all focusing on strength training. Did I see progress? Honestly, not much.