Non-Negotiables

I'm a creature of habit. I love routine. That's what makes me such a good distance runner/swimmer...I'm consistent. Once I get locked into a pace I can go forever. Shake things up and I'm suddenly questioning my abilities and the world in general. Some people call that rigid...but whatever, who cares what those people say!

There are a few things in my life that are the anchors to my happiness and general well-being. When these things are in place, I'm set...throw anything my way and I can't be shaken. If even one of these cornerstones is missing or out of place, the foundation gives way and I crumble.

As I'm setting up life in Cali (yes, I moved) I decided to focus on the non-negotiable first (makes sense, right?) and let everything else fall into place around them. This is always my goal but hardly ever is it actually lived-out. I end up not setting aside time for these things or let other things push into the time I have set aside. Plus, I'm lazy...there, I said it. I like to nap. I like to lounge. I love me some yoga pants and snack foods in front of the tv. And once I'm into a habit (be it good or bad) I'm locked in for the duration. 

This is week 1 in California and I want to build a strong and solid foundation for life here. No, I don't have a job yet and yes, I know things will change when all my summer travels are over and "real life" sets in...but I figure if I get in the habit of making these things a priority now, it won't be as hard later..

Daily time in the Word

     I have two devotionals I do in the morning and I'm reading through the NT at night

Daily time in prayer

    In prayer journal and as I go through the day

Building/investing in a church community

    Weekly attendance as well as a Bible study or community group

Connecting regularly with family and friends from around the country

    Phone calls, texts, skype-dates, etc

Maintaining an 80/20 paleo diet

     I feel best on 100% paleo but a girl has gotta have her treats every now and again...

Getting enough sleep

     Minimum 6 hours a night...I'd like to make it 8 so I don't have an excuse to nap during the day

     

Working out 30 min daily

    Sticking to workout plan (currently InsanityMax:30) M-F; whatever I wanna do on the weekend

Volunteering (starting goal: 5hrs a month)

     I'm looking into animal rescues in the area and hope to be back to dog walking soon

Blogging
     I have a lot to say and writing has always been the easiest way to express my heart

So...there it is...the recipe for a happy Linsey.

Am I missing anything? What are your non-negotiables? How do you make sure they stay a priority?