Unlocking Your Best Self: Mastering Morning Routines with Self-Made U
At Self-Made U, we guide clients through the journey of becoming self-made by harnessing the power of your thoughts, decisions, and actions. Establishing a morning routine that supports your goals can propel you towards personal and professional success.
The Power of Decision in Crafting Your Morning Routine
At Self-Made U, we start with a decision. Asking ourselves what we truly want from our day and life is a crucial step. This is where your morning routine begins. By deciding to create a morning ritual tailored to your needs and goals, you're taking control, setting the tone for your day, and stepping away from frustration and confusion. Remember, self-control is rooted in these decisions about what you want your mornings and your life to look like.
Eliminate Morning Self-Sabotage
Many of us unknowingly engage in self-sabotage first thing in the morning, from hitting the snooze button to skipping breakfast. At Self-Made U, we teach you to become aware of these self-sabotaging habits. By recognizing and altering these morning routines, you start your day with intention, not reaction, separating facts from fiction and paving the way for a day filled with purpose and productivity.
Leveraging Your Prodigy Brain in the AM
Your morning routine is an excellent opportunity to leverage the 'prodigy brain' strengths that Self-Made U emphasizes. The morning sets the stage for empathy, discovery, and innovation. Engage in activities that awaken your prodigy brain, such as meditation, journaling, or a brief workout. These activities align you with your true essence and open the door to a day driven by positive, innovative thinking rather than overwhelm and confusion.
Creating a Morning Routine That Works for You
Research has shown that effective morning routines share common elements, but the best routines are those personalized to fit individual lifestyles and body rhythms. Here's how you can start crafting yours:
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Wake Up at Your Right Time: Align your wake-up time with your body’s natural clock. Deciding to wake up in harmony with your internal rhythm can reduce depression and increase productivity, setting a positive tone for the day.
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Prepare the Night Before: Use your evenings to prepare for the next day. This aligns with making decisive actions that eliminate morning decision fatigue, leaving you more energy for important tasks.
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Focus on What Matters: Set your intentions for the day. This can involve meditation, expressing gratitude, or planning your day. Focusing on big-picture goals aligns with tapping into your prodigy brain, setting a course for success and fulfillment.
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Physical Activity and Hydration: Start your day by moving your body and hydrating. This can be as simple as a short walk or yoga session. Integrating physical wellness into your morning routine is a step towards leveraging your body's strengths.
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Journaling and Goal Setting: Spend a few minutes each morning jotting down your goals and intentions. This practice not only taps into your prodigy brain but also sets a clear direction for your day, making it easier to make decisions that align with your goals.
Remember, the goal of a morning routine is not just to do more but to be more. It's about becoming a self-made individual who controls their day from the moment they wake up. At Self-Made U, we're not just about creating routines; we're about creating lives filled with purpose, clarity, and success.
Start tomorrow with intention, leveraging the strength of your decisions and the power of your prodigy brain to craft a morning routine that propels you into the day. Embrace the incremental steps that lead to substantial, compounding results.
If you want a hand held approach to creating an effective morning routine, check out our Morning Mastery program at www.self-madeu.com
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Tracy Pleschourt, the Founder of Self-Made U and the co-host of the Tracy & Gracie Becoming Podcast is a certified life coach who helps men and women learn HOW TO THINK to achieve their goals and overcome the obstacles in their life. Most people have spent their life learning WHAT TO THINK only to be tested on their ability to memorize. After spending so much time, energy and money searching for silver bullets and dead end solutions Tracy realized she was trying to solve the wrong problem. Learning to think of yourSELF as the solution is the secret to life. When you stop thinking of yourself as the problem and start thinking of yourSELF as the solution: You put your time and effort into solving the real problem - not circumstances, but solving the problem of how you are FEELING. Tracy has mastered and now teaches a simple framework necessary to manage your mind and eliminate any obstacle in life, including overeating, overdrinking, time management, career & relationship changes and professional development. Tracy dedicates her work to ambitious, life-long learners yearning for solutions and seeking a better way to create the results they desire and deserve. She instills confidence and a call to action that leads to maximum achievement and happiness.
