The Fiat 90 Guidelines

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(Based on guidelines from Exodus 90 and Holy and Healthy Catholic).

Lord, I will praise You through my body.

I will eat three meals per day, with no snacking in between. A meal is defined as one main item and two side items.
I will not eat sweets, desserts, drink soda, or add anything to my drinks. This means no energy drinks or excessive amounts of coffee/tea as well unless absolutely needed (Gatorade for sports, coffee if you had a really late night, etc.)
I commit to fasting on Wednesdays and Fridays. This fast will contain one full meal and the other two meals will be only one side dish. I will unite my small act of penance to Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, and especially remember the Holy Souls in Purgatory as I fast.
I will not eat meat (chicken and red meats) on Wednesdays and Fridays (fish is allowed).
I commit to the Heroic Minute in which I wake up on my first alarm and do not hit snooze.
I will get at least 6-8 hours of sleep per night. In order to properly perform my duties as a daughter of God, I need to take care of the body I have and make sure I am getting enough sleep so I can be the best version of myself.
I will work out at least 3 times per week, but I will not push my body outside of my limits. God has given me my body to be His temple and I need to maintain it as such. I should not be prideful in how I look or how much I work out, but through physical activity be able to serve God.

Lord, I will praise you through my soul.

I will spend at least 30 to 6o minutes per day in prayer. Prayer is the most important aspect of my life. I need to be able to share everything with God, and I can only do that properly when I allow Him to share with Me. (My prayer time may include: a Holy Hour, Lectio Divina with the daily Gospel, the Rosary, Divine Mercy chaplet, a daily Examen, etc.)
I will attend Mass each Sunday (or Saturday evening) and daily Mass when I am able. As a busy student I’m not always able to make it to daily Mass, but I will always attend on Sundays and pay attention during the sermon, and do my best to make it to daily Mass even when I am tired.
I will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least twice a month. Frequent, but not scrupulous, confession is a healthy boost for my soul. God does not live in chaotic and blackened souls, but only souls that are clean and welcoming to Him.
I will spend time in Adoration as often as possible.
I will spend more time with Jesus on Sundays just enjoying His Presence. I will refrain from dashing immediately to the social hall or outside after Mass, and say a few prayers of thanksgiving and adoration to God before I leave.
I will pick at least one (or more) spiritual reading book to try to meditate on and read through during these 90 days. “Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ,” as St. Ignatius has said, and if I can’t expect to grow closer to Jesus if I do not make the effort to learn about Him and His Church.

Lord, I will praise you through my mind.

I will abstain from social media (outside of work obligations), TV and movies. Even if it is hard, I will offload/delete/log out of all social media accounts/apps, and leave the room when the television is turned on.
I am going to limit my texting and call people when possible instead. I can forget to text people back, or even text them at all sometimes, and if there’s something important that needs to be discussed, texting can make it hard. Calling people adds a certain speciality to my relationships, and helps me really take time to listen and be present with my family and friends.
I will only listen to uplifting music, Catholic podcasts & radio. During these 90 days my focus should be on God, and my choices regarding what input I receive should reflect that.
I will not make any unnecessary purchases. If I am given a gift, I will graciously accept, but refrain from buying food/clothes/items I do not need, but merely want.
I will not gossip. Gossip hurts others, whether they know about it or not. I will do my best to hold my tongue, and redirect conversations that become too involved in others’ lives. Drama is merely a distraction to the soul.
I will not complain about things out of my control. A woman who complains is not attractive to others or to God. If I cannot change it, I will say a prayer and do my best to accept it as God’s will.
I am going to do my best not to multitask. In everything I do I should be giving 100%, not trying to divide my time between a million different tasks. It is unhealthy both for my mind and soul. God deserves my best effort, and oftentimes I am at my best when I can focus on one thing at a time.

The Fiat 90 Guidelines

It is thus that the garden of Jesus is adorned with flowers, that is, with acts of virtue.

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