Do you feel like a ray of sunshine when you wake up or do you drag yourself out of bed after hitting snooze, only to be running late for the rest of the morning? It may sound odd but the answer to the age old “I hate mornings” dilemma may be to wake up earlier! Waking up earlier than you HAVE to, in order to do things that you WANT to can have a profound impact on your day and the trajectory of your life.
Hal Elrod explains in his book “The Miracle Morning: The Not-so-obvious Secret Guarantee to Transform Your Life”, about the importance of a morning routine. He discusses key factors to include in your morning routine to not only change the course of your day but also help you stay focused on the goals you have for life.
For stay at home moms, this can mean a chance to have some quiet “me time” before the kids wake up and get a head start on some household tasks, providing more time to play with the kids later. For a successful business person, the morning may mean an opportunity to exercise and relieve stress before a day of important meetings. For the entrepreneur, the morning can provide time to brainstorm new ideas and avenues for revenue. The morning can be whatever you want it to be; if it brings you joy, peace, and a sense of accomplishment, it will improve your day and therefore your life.
Bonus fact: Research has shown that exercise completed in the morning is more likely to result in weight loss. So set your gym shoes out by your bed tonight and start your day with some movement tomorrow!
