08/12/2026
These non-negotiableās were slacking a little over the summer, but now that school has started for us Iām finally back into a good groove. āļø
Also the 10pm bedtime varies from 10:00-10:30, but I try to get it as close as I can. š Iāve always been one who needs a lot of sleep to function (itās a struggle and I wish I could be a better person with less) and Iāve found a 10pm(ish)-6am sleep time is the perfect amount.
So my 5 non negotiableās for this yearā¦
1. Going to bed by 10/10:30pm.
2. Not checking socials first thing in the am
3. Not stressing about the algorithm and perfectly planned out posts
4. Getting movement in every day
5. Keeping my love of crochet and creativity alive, and striving to honor the Lord with every project.
Iām definitely not perfect at these and really just try to keep them 80% of the time if I can. Itās helped to change my mindset around them so when the time comes and I donāt feel like doing it, I know itās already something I decided not to negotiate with.
I think I would have been better at tackling some of the struggles I had over the last several years if I had started these sooner, but if I added a 6th non-negotiable it would be to show myself lots and lots of grace. Change happens over time in the small steps and choices we make every day, itās not always big and grand.
So if youāre wanting to make some changes today too, itās never too late to start. And if youāre trying to stick with the changes you have been making, Iām right there with you and we can do it! š
