"A habit is something you can do without thinking – which is why most of us have so many of them." —Frank A. Clark.
Here are some GOOD habits I want to incorporate into my life.
1. Daily Bible reading. While I was fasting for Lent it was a no-brainer to arm myself with the word of the Lord. Now I squeeze in a prayer while multitasking. I felt different those 40 days and I miss the closeness I had began to cultivate with God. Action: Set the notification on the YouVersion app in ALL devices so that I am reminded to read daily.
2. Frumpy to fab. Two of my fellow bloggers are challenging themselves to take time to perfect their look daily. I have watched their progress and jumped in, striving to keep my own look fresh. 
It's easy to rush out of the house and as an afterthought slide on some lipstick. Thank you to A Proverbs Wife and My Pocketful of Thoughts for the inspiration and support. Action: Add 20 minutes to my daily routine.
3. Hitting the gym. This should be a no brainer. Working out is satisfying and I look and feel great. I can find dozens of reasons to skip the gym and none are sufficient. It's safe to say that winter is gone and I can't camouflage my fat with bulky winter clothes. Yikes! Action: Keep gym gear handy and leave for a morning workout once the last kid is out of the house.
4. More water. I have cut out sodas (the bubbles were causing me all kinds of noisy issues) and juice. Take away my coffee or my wine…Houston – we have a problem. Action: Drink a serving of water every 90 minutes.
5. Less TV. Le sigh . . . I started watching Maury again. Action: Enough said.
6. Punctuality. Ke$ha may think the party don't start 'till she walks in, but being late undermines my credibility. Being on time is a sign of maturity, a show that you value other's time, and it's just the right thing to do. Action: Allow sufficient time to get to all appointments and obligations.. Plan to be everywhere 15 minutes ahead of time.
7. Be prepared. To accomplish number 7, I need to KNOW what I have planned. The older I get, the less my mind recalls things. To control my day I need to know what the day has in store. Action: Write a to-do list daily and consult it throughout the day.
I know there are others I can add (learning a new vocabulary roll, turning off social media), but I'm human. Baby steps, baby steps!
Raya Fagg is a mom of two from Upper Darby, PA. This post is adapted from her blog, And Starring As Herself…MRSRFKJ. 
