Express Gratitude (1 minute)
As soon as you wake up, don’t reach for the cell phone to check messages and updates. Think of three things you’re grateful for, and run through your mind why you are grateful for those three things. This will immediately put you in a positive mindset as you take the first step out of bed.
Review Your Goals (5 minutes)
Have your daily/weekly goals, one-year goals, and 20-year goals written somewhere where you can quietly review them. Think about what you’re going to do that day to take another step towards each of those goals, and start to feel a sense of excitement that you’re moving forward and living out your dreams. (If you’re a coffee drinker, do this while the coffee is brewing or while you’re taking your first sips.)
Inspirational Reading (15 minutes)
Whether it’s faith, religion, leadership development, a biography of someone you admire, or a fun story that gets your creativity juices flowing, read something that inspires you to continue growing and becoming greater. A few of my personal recommendations if you’re unsure where to begin: The Alchemist, Think and Grow Rich, and The Untethered Soul.
Move/Exercise (20 minutes)
Morning activity releases dopamine in the brain, giving us energy, feelings of happiness, and feelings of accomplishment. (Imagine feeling accomplished after being awake for less than 45 minutes!) Walk the dog, ride an exercise bike, or do some light yoga in the comfort of your own living room.
Meditation (10 minutes)
Quiet your mind with some light meditation (or prayer if you prefer). Sit up straight and close your eyes or stare quietly out a window. Focus on breathing and don’t let your mind flood with thoughts of the upcoming day. Just be present and listen to the stillness of the moment you’re in.
Eat Breakfast (10 minutes)
Fuel up! Consider this as two things: Your reward for the accomplishing so much so early, and a boost of nutrition/energy to help you conquer the day ahead. Of course, the key word there was nutrition, so maybe skip the doughnuts.
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