Hello creators, what a beautiful day it has been today - the sun has been shining, a walk along the coast inspired some new creativity and I have happy vibes all around. Why might this be? Because I have a pretty awesome morning routine is why. Over a year ago, a typical morning for me used to be: sleep in as long as possible, get up at the last minute, move like a crazy lady to get ready for work, skip breakfast and rush out the door. In return, I had stressful days and found myself chasing my tail in every way shape and form. Since starting a solid morning routine I've found so much support for the day that follows. What you choose to do in the morning is so important, because it's at this time when you have rested and recovered, your body has regenerated and it is just waiting for you to tell it what to do and where you want it to go for the day.
MY TYPICAL "BEST DAY" MORNING ROUTINE SCHEDULE
6am: I
choose to have a GREAT DAY from the moment I open my eyes
Alarm goes off, the dreary eyes open. I have a few choices:
- Press snooze, stay in
bed and finish that dream
- Wake up
and say “fml”
- Wake up
and smile, thinking to myself:
Shifting to positive self talk MAKES me get excited to get the heck out of bed
and make things happen.
6:05am Mindfulness
exercise
Possibly the most important thing to do out
of everything in my day. It switches on your awareness button which is totally
useful for the whole day. Practiced every morning means you increase overall
awareness in your life. Developed awareness means you
develop awareness of yourself – every quirk, every reaction, everything. When
you can see exactly how you work and are, you can become the master of your own
universe.
6:15am Mini
Yoga Sesh
While my oats are on the pot I get outside and do 10 minutes of basic power yoga. It’s at this
time that the sun is rising and it marks the beginning of the new day. It’s here
I feel inspired and thank the universe and sun for giving me another day and another chance to create all that I desire in
this life.
6:25am Come
back inside and eat my P-P-Power breakkie
The most important meal of the day. A protein-less
brekkie might have been a big no no to me in the past, but since turning to raw
food I am finding that I function a lot better this way. Brekkie is ½ cup of
cooked steel cut oats, ½ Tbs of coconut oil, a sprinkling of blueberries and
sprinkling of raspberries. The oats are full of silica and are great for
digestion. The berries provide super antioxidant goodness and fight free
radicals. & the coconut oil is great for my skin, digestion, metabolism and
overall well-being. If I feel I need a bit of protein I will add a small
handful of almonds instead of the coconut oil. Almonds are full of vitamin E
and fibre. I add black chia seed every now and again too. Don’t forget to
alkalise baby. A green juice or smoothie are good options. Otherwise I’ll do a
lemon in water.
6:45am Shower
and dress
It’s important to make the most of every
situation you’re given – INCLUDING SHOWER TIME? Play your favourite music, sing
a song, make it a joyous experience – because this is your day! & when
you’re getting ready for the day ahead and choosing your clothes -
spruce up & feel great. Taking pride in presentation is NOT a superficial thing,
it shows the world that you’re ready to put your best face forward, because
today is going to be the best day ever!
7:15am The
“Today I Am” Intention Board – The key to moving towards the person you want to
be
This is probably not a new invention, but I
created this little exercise for myself and I really enjoy it! Dave
mentioned to me about telling myself intentions in the morning, Louise Hay says
to write out an affirmation for the day 20 times in the morning. But this
little ditty is what is most effective - TO ME, and by no means may it have the
same effect on you. This idea came to me when I thought about how I want my
life to look like and how I could try and bring it into fruition. I do it just
before I leave the house. I write: “Today I am” and then following in big
capital letters I write out the things I want to be for the day. For example:
Intelligent
Open
Warm
Understanding
Productive
Resourceful
Loving
Doing this just before I leave the house is a great way to let them go as
soon as possible, when you want something to happen the letting go part is just as important as setting the intention for it! I would compare it to being like bringing your team into the
office for a meeting to discuss the agenda for the day, and then saying goodbye
and letting them go off and follow through with the tasks discussed. If you just keep them held hostage in
the office, you can’t let them do their work.
Exercises like these might seem a bit airy fairy, but whenever you are told something a bit woo woo – don’t let your mind go crazy with it and analyse the information and all that. There are times when feeling an instruction without thinking too much about it is terribly important. Your mind cannot create – sure it can provide the tools and you need your brain but I repeat your mind cannot create. Anything the mind creates is usually kinda ugly (think about the “Marilyn Munroe” sculpture outside of QV1). Your creator within is meant to do the creating. When I write my intention words I feel them, & I get a glimpse in my minds eye and what it might look like if I were for example "understanding". Even if that exact occurrence in my head doesn’t happen, something similar to the same effect does & it is exciting! Now just think if you can master this exercise for a while. Your intention muscle strengthens and you can start to work in there things that will transition you fully towards the things you want in life.
Exercises like these might seem a bit airy fairy, but whenever you are told something a bit woo woo – don’t let your mind go crazy with it and analyse the information and all that. There are times when feeling an instruction without thinking too much about it is terribly important. Your mind cannot create – sure it can provide the tools and you need your brain but I repeat your mind cannot create. Anything the mind creates is usually kinda ugly (think about the “Marilyn Munroe” sculpture outside of QV1). Your creator within is meant to do the creating. When I write my intention words I feel them, & I get a glimpse in my minds eye and what it might look like if I were for example "understanding". Even if that exact occurrence in my head doesn’t happen, something similar to the same effect does & it is exciting! Now just think if you can master this exercise for a while. Your intention muscle strengthens and you can start to work in there things that will transition you fully towards the things you want in life.
It is true that when we want something, we
need to take the steps to make it appear in our lives, with physical, mental
and spiritual action. If I want to be a business entrepreneur, I need to start
thinking and being like one, otherwise how am I going to make that transition.
If I want to be completely loving, I need to start thinking and being as
though I am loving. What you focus on increases, where focus goes energy
flows.
Don’t forget to say thank you that you have
been given a new day, another day to live, another day to create. This is the
way we were made to be
Have a beautiful, resourceful and magical
day x
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