We’ve come to the end of the fourth quarter of 2021 which means the end of another year. The best way to do that is to give you a glimpse into my Kitlife Planner. That’s the place where I keep track of everything. In fact, it even has a quarterly check-in spot.  

The main parts of my Kitlife Daily are…

• The Big 3 – This helps me prioritize. What three things must I get done today?
• Self-Care – This is a daily practice. Self-care is so much more than a spa day. It’s little things done daily that fill my cup. 
• Gratitude – I write down three things each day that I’m grateful for. Some days they are big things but many days they’re the simple things.  
• Activity – Place to track regular exercise. 
• Meal Plan – Sometimes this serves as an area for me to note what I eat throughout the day, other times it’s what I plan for dinner. 

There’s also plenty of space for notes or journaling. I often jot down my social media posting schedule here as well as notes from my Bible study or a quote I want to remember.

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So how did October, November, and December 2021 go?

The Highlights

Book – A Year of Sundays: 52 Faith and Fitness Devotions became a reality. It’s now available on Amazon as well as at my local bookstore (Three Sisters Books & Gifts) and a local boutique (The Pink Poppy). 

Planksgiving Challenge – This is a popular free challenge that I do every November. Several women committed to a daily plank and gratitude practice.

Turn Your Holidays into Holy-Days: 31 Day Guide to a Happy Healthy December – This book has been available since 2018. I continue to hear from women each December when they get the book out and go through it for another holiday season. 

Ethan completed first semester of college – I’m so proud of Ethan who is studying biochemistry at Indiana University. He’s making a successful transition to college. I’ve missed him so much and am happy to have had him home for several weeks.

21 years of marriage – Kent and I celebrated another year of marriage. 

Some self-care that I practiced

• Pedicure
• Afternoon nap
• Easy workout day
• Flu shot
• Visit to chiropractor
• COVID booster
• Massage
• Long, hot shower
• Acknowledged and satisfied cravings for carbohydrates
• Left a gathering when I was ready to 
• Cried
• Scone and latte
• Time in the Adoration Chapel
• Walk breaks during some runs

Found on my gratitude list

• Grocery pickup
• Venison bacon
• Health
• 2022 Kitlife Planner
• Coffee with my mom
• Visits with Ethan
• Feet feeling better
• New book release
• CEUs complete
• Football
• Text from Ethan
• Professional book pictures
• Time with my dad and stepmom
• Warm home
• Chocolate
• Our community
• Christmas lights
• New Ensoro Ring
• Visit with a neighbor
• In person Christmas gatherings

Activity

I saw a doctor about some pain in my feet. I learned that I have arthritis in one foot that I just need to manage. The other foot had some tendonitis happening that required me to stop running for a short time to let it heal up. A bonus (I guess you might say?!) piece of information we learned from the x-ray is that I have a dislocated toe. I probably noticed some discomfort when this happened months ago, but it no longer bothers me. The only fix is surgery, so the doctor and I agreed that the best action is no action as long as it’s not bothering me. While I had to take a bit of a break for my feet to heal up, I continued regular running, walking, yoga, and weight lifting. 

Christmas lights walk with the running group is something we’ve done the last few years. Well, most years it’s been a run, but we decided to keep it lowkey and enjoy a leisurely walk through the neighborhood. I love Christmas lights and there’s nothing better than to enjoy them while on foot with friends.

I finished the year having done yoga nearly every day, weights 3-5 times a week, short walks daily, plus 907 running miles, 971 biking miles, and found $28.48.

How I used meal plan section

I didn’t use this section much during the last quarter of the year. When I felt I needed to develop a little more awareness of what/when I was eating, I jotted down a few notes. But my eating is quite streamlined because I follow a #Moderation365 approach that has me eating the same on Monday as I do on Saturday.

Faith

I’m teaching second grade religious education at church. 

Wrapped up Love God Greatly Faith Over Perfection study.

Advent study – The Greatest Gift Given, a Love God Greatly Bible study.

I spent a lot of time working on my word and verse for 2022. Very quickly freedom came to me, but I knew there was more to it; however, I had to keep digging into God’s Word and praying for guidance. 

What’s next?

Word/verse for 2022 – Celebrate Freedom – I’m going to do a full blog post on my word, verse, and focus for 2022. 

Focus for the year – I’m focusing on stepping fully into who God created me to be, celebrating the 50 years He’s blessed me with, and staying in freedom that I found 10 years ago.

Key message – A daily dose of Jesus, fresh air, and movement will do amazing things for your spirit, mind, and body.

Weigh Your Words Challenge – This challenge will return at the end of February. Stay tuned!

50 Days to 50 – I’m working on a new challenge that will come a little later this year so you can join me on my journey to turning 50. 

Happy New Year and Cheers to 2022!