When I fall behind, I will remind myself that YHWH upholds those who fall and lifts up those who are bowed down (Psalm 145:14). Falling behind just means I need support. My minimum baseline is 15 minutes of showing up. If I do that, I have not failed. When everything feels overwhelming, I will pause on purpose. I will either turn on worship music for ten minutes or step outside for a ten-minute brisk walk and let my body settle before I decide what comes next. One promise I’m making to myself this year is to return to peace instead of pushing through pressure, trusting that God keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on Him (Isaiah 26:3).