I am one of those oddballs who love setting resolutions in January.
And I also tend to be among the few who actually keep them. I suppose knowing something about the mechanics of habit formation gives me a leg up, but I also just love experimentation and giving myself some extra challenges.
It sharpens self-discipline muscles. And our culture undervalues self-discipline at the moment.
Last year I resolved to do push-ups daily - at least 100 every morning.
It became a part of my routine, and I kept it going throughout the year even though it got interrupted by my hernia operation in October. I am currently doing between 160 and 180 each morning.
This year I am planning to continue the push-ups, continue writing here daily, and then add a renewed focus on daily prayer and some sort of regular fasting habit - though I am not sure if that will be intermittent fasting or occasional one- or two-day water fasts.
Yesterday (Jan 2), Melissa started a sugar fast that she intends to run for three weeks. I'm going to join her eventually, but I am starting the new year with an extended water fast.
I am two days in and my goal is seven.
If you've never fasted ... yes, it can be uncomfortable.
But it's also fascinating. I always learn a lot - about myself, my body, and my relationship with food.
And learning something important is a great way to start a new year!
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