My next life quest is to learn “How to become an early riser.” I’ll let you know how it goes.
Here’s a follow-up article, also written by Steve Pavlina, “How to get up right away when your alarm goes off.“
If you have trouble getting up every morning, you need to read these articles.
I could probably be called a typical newlywed. So that basically means that I don’t know very much about being a wife yet (have you seen my apartment??). But God knows a LOT about how to be successful at something. So thankfully, He passed along some great secrets to me about how to be a GOOD wife. Let me share them with you. (Hint: read Proverbs 31)
#1. Develop virtue (n., moral excellence; goodness; righteousness)
#2. Be capable (adj., having power and ability; efficient; competent)
#3. Be trustworthy
#4. Enrich your husband’s life (you can get really creative with this one)
#5. Look out for his wellbeing, don’t hurt him in any way
#6. Get up really early and make him FOOD (what all guys really like)
#7. Be organized. Plan the day’s events ahead of time.
#8. Be a smart shopper. Know what you are buying.
#9. Invest your earnings wisely.
#10. Be energetic, strong, and a hard worker.
#11. Don’t waste time; work late into the night.
#12. Keep yourself busy. If there’s work to do, do it.
#13. Help people in need.
#14. Clothe your family.
#15. Learn to sew! (this can help with #14)
#16. Dress nicely (God thinks what you wear says a lot about you)
#17. Have strength and dignity.
#18. Don’t be afraid of the future.
#19. Speak with wisdom.
#20. Give kind instruction.
#21. Look after your house.
#22. Don’t be lazy!
#23. Fear (respect/obey) God!
Here’s another little secret…If you are really good at doing these things, here are some benefits:
- Your children will speak well of you
- Your husband will praise you
- Your actions will speak volumes about your character
- Your husband will have a good reputation! (think about it)
You can probably break down Proverbs 31 into 3 main ways to be a good wife.
#1 Look inward (develop your inner character)
#2 Look outward (let your character shine through your actions)
#3 Look upward (fear God and use His divine wisdom)
