Set Yourself Up For Success

How you start your morning sets up the context for the rest of your day. Getting a great start sets your day up for success. Imagine what you could achieve with a year of great mornings!

 When you hit the snooze button you are feeding an attitude of procrastination, telling the mind that you lack discipline and motivation to begin the day. That attitude will become the lens through which you see the rest of your day. Get up the first time the alarm goes off.
Embrace the idea that getting up on time (or a bit early) is a gift of time to yourself—time to dedicate to creating the life you desire. 

Movement can be very energizing. Consider placing your alarm clock across the room so you have to move your body to turn it off. If you like to exercise in the morning, dress in your exercise attire before leaving your bedroom.
Drink water. After sleeping for several hours your body is dehydrated which can make you feel more tired. 

We thrive on routine. Create a ritual for yourself. It might be preparing a cup of tea and going over your plan for the day. It might be finding a cozy spot to repeat your affirmations. A ritual creates a sense of calm and order and helps you go through your day with focus.
The night before prep what you can for the morning. It might be packing lunches, or laying out clothes—anything that helps your morning run smoothly and minimizes stress and panic. 

Before bed set your intentions for the next day. The thoughts you have before bed can influence what you’re thinking when you wake up. Don’t go to bed dreading the morning, instead be excited about what you are going to do in the morning. Setting intentions and reviewing the plan for the next day can also help clear your mind of worries so you can fall asleep relaxed and feeling prepared. 

When you begin your daily tasks, get the most challenging tasks out of the way first when you are most focused. 

As with any goal associate a feeling with the outcome. How great will it feel to be calm and not rushed in the morning?What would it be like to wake up with a clear plan of how the day will go?How happy would you be throughout the day if you woke up with a smile?
Ask yourself, how many ways would your life improve if you were a morning person?