Here are 5 amazing ways to start your day. I can pretty much guarantee these will make a difference in all areas of your life.
I have done these things sporadically through the past decade with hit and miss results. Once I started putting them together into a morning routine I started noticing great benefits. I’ve even mentored and coaches several people who have seen some pretty impressive things happen. I’m excited to share these with you because I know it will make a difference. PLUS, you can probably doing it within the first 30 minutes of waking up. Your days are about to become amazing! Just watch and pay attention to what shows up in your life!
Here’s the list. I’ll describe each one below.
- Give thanks for what you have
- Read a list of “what you want out of life” (intentions)
- Jot down the top things that happened the previous day
(reflection of what showed up) - Read 10 pages of a good book
- Exercise for at least 10 minutes
Seriously! Starting your day with 30 minutes of making yourself the priority helps you take on the rest of the day. It puts you in control of what goes into your head and helps you face any challenges of the day, gives you a positive perspective, and opens you up to your potential so you can take action on what you want out of life.
When you get up rushing to get ready, sitting and watching the news on TV, or checking email and Facebook, then you are putting external things in control of what goes into your head. This is usually drama or mind clutter that gets in the way of what you need. By simply reversing the timing of what is input into your mind and body and starting your day with the list above can make all the difference. Try it for 30 days and see what happens!
1. Give Thanks For What You Have
Starting your day with gratitude will give you a sense of joy and connect you to what you value and what is truly important to you in life. Some people meditate as a part of this process.
2. Read a List of “What You Want out of Life”
Write down one or two goals or dreams of something you really want out of life. Then write why you want them and how you’ll feel when you reach them. Read these daily.
3. Write out What Showed Up the day before
Here’s the fun part, As you start putting these into your daily routine, special things will start showing up. Each day take a notebook (I use a spiral) and record a few highlights of your previous day. It’s a great time for reflection and appreciation. Plus you’ll start to realize some pretty significant things begin happening as a result of these activities. Take note of these happenings because they are indicators and gifts that are moving you toward your goals and dreams. Many happenings will reveal themselves that you will want to take action on. These take you to the next step on your journey and the path will not be what you expected. Embrace the journey and have fun with it. It’s almost magical! If you want to enhance this even further, play some empaowing intrumental or subliminal audio in the background
4. Read 10 Pages of a Good Book
Personal Development is the one single component that will define your path to success more than any other . Make a commitment to read 10 pages of a good book. It’s an investment in you. There are many many books out there. Go to Amazon and search for “personal development!”
5. Exercise for 10 Minutes (at least)
You already know the benefits of exercise. Thing is, it doesn’t have to be a full intense 60 minutes. Even 10 a day makes a big difference and adds up over time. I am currently coaching several individuals who are having amazing results with the Ten Minute Trainer program. A friend of mine lost 40 pounds in one year. My current challenge groups have people seeing results already in the 3rd week – one guy is down 13 pounds, another is down 7 pounds and one lady has lost almost 2 inches in her waist. I’m so proud of them. Exercise is important and also invests in your older self!
Kick start each day with these actions and avoid the external imposing stressors and you’ll see some pretty incredible things happen. Of course you’ll have written record of what showed up. Most importantly, YOU showed up!
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