Say “YES” to:

Silence Taking time for intentional silence and stillness is one of the best ways to slow down the frenetic pace of life and become aware of the inner life of our soul. In silence, be still, slow down, and ask God to reveal and to heal. Distractions will be the hardest part of developing this practice, but don’t get discouraged, keep it up. Start small, even 5 or 10 minutes a day is a great way to begin.

Journaling Keep a written record about your daily events, how you felt about them and what God is saying to you in the midst of them. Convey your external or internal happenings, or both. Reflect on what God has to say about them. How does His perspective and guidance affect your daily journey?

Confession Confessing our sins to God and to others we trust brings freedom and healing. Consider finding a rhythm of doing this regularly. Perhaps make it part of your evening prayer time with God, and part of your rhythm with a trusted small group of friends.

Say “NO” to:

Screens after/before a designated time Let your devices go to sleep before you do and set aside morning time to embrace the day and the Lord without engaging tech.

Unhealthy/Useless Content Helpful question: How is the show I am about to watch forming me? Do I need to limit this type of content? You know what they say, “Garbage in, garbage out!”

Tracking the endless news cycle Set a time limit on how much news you consume. Also, consider narrowing your consumption down to a few trusted sources.