Comments on: 9 Things You Should Do Every Day Before 9 A.M.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:04:03 +0000

Tall Glass of water
Light breakfast
Dressed
Plan my day whilst taking it through with my horse and going about his daily routine.
Home
Shower
Dressed
Work
Its hard to get your head in a mind set for yourself sometime and reading this has given me the push to do just that. Get up a little earlier and spend some time on my own before rushing around after everyone/thing else.

By: Amaia

Amaia — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:09:41 +0000

I have been enjoying being grateful and feeling joyful everyday the past few months thanks to my daily morning rituals. I used to be an angry person and now I realized I have become a calm and better person than I was. I noticed too that a lot of people now notice the joy and peace that I have in me. My morning rituals are so simple I truly recommend this to anyone to just try. When I wake up, I would kneel down and thank GOD for the opportunity that I see another beautiful day, for the beautiful day that I will have and for the healthy body that keeps me going everyday. Then after that, I meditate for about 10 minutes (if I am late for the train I try at least 5 minutes but never miss a day) and then I get out of my bedroom and drink a glass or 2 or lemon water. That is it. So simple yet made a whole lot of difference in my life now.

By: priyakumar

priyakumar — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 04:51:52 +0000

Inspired..

By: Mayuri PATEL

Mayuri PATEL — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 03:57:09 +0000

Thank your – an amazing piece on the benefits of early mornings. As an Ayurvedic practitioner I believe and promote early mornings to all. Giving yourself quality ‘me’ time is absolutely essential. To start the day and to build and refil your own personal cup.

I do all the above plus more. I wake up at 3:30-4am just because I’m greedy for lots of me time. I meditate, listen to lectures, music, dance, have an amazing Ayurvedic cleansing routine which involves auto massage, oil pulling, and much much more. I love my stretches, going outside and standing on the grass allowing the morning dew to absorb into my feet. And thanking the elements for yet another day. Being grateful and doing mirror work allows me just express abundance of gratitude. It’s essential to be focused and give this time to yourself.

I’m a huge believer of me time. And think the world needs more of it. I guess when people ask me why I’m always content or smiling, or always full of energy. I believe it’s my me time that allows me to maintain my day.

Meditation/ gratitude or prayer. What ever it may be is just some personal time to connect, reflect and allow us to be still

Ayurveda states the morning hours are essential and powerful. For reflection and for the mind ‘brahma muhurta’ soul conscious hours. We were brought up to study at these hours when we were younger. Now through personal choice we spend them hours on us learning in a different way.

I’m so grateful for this time.

Have a splendid day ahead ….

Mayuri

By: maureen

maureen — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:35:47 +0000

Hi, recently I have been an early riser. I wake up take a moment to pray and be grateful to God, I then smile get into my work out attire (I make sure I wear the entire so as to motivate me to do some stretching and jogging) 15 minutes work out gets me fully awake. I end my working out session with a 5 minute meditation. Now I can Plan my day, read a verse from the Holy Bible ‘Proverbs’ my favorite book. My morning actually kicks off. Thanks for the insights, I will add a little time to read or listen to something which will nature me plus a glass of water before taking anything. Cheers you are doing a great job, I admire.

By: Braja Patnaik

Braja Patnaik — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 02:24:12 +0000

I have this morning routine: Wake up at 5:00, Drink Water, Meditate, Review Goals, Go for a Run. I liked the idea you have shared about giving space between activities. I think it is really important to do things slowly and unhurriedly so as to reap the maximum benefit out of it, rather than rushing though the activities as if to tick off a checklist mechanically.
Thanks for sharing!

By: Doris

Doris — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:25:42 +0000

1) TALL GLASS OF LEMON WATER
2) MEDITATE
3) OUT FOR A RUN

All before 6:30 A:M:

By: Patrice

Patrice — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:47:01 +0000

In reply to Brooke.

I am off and on with this. I know a few sun salutations and some morning pages make me feel better, but most days I just groan and roll out of bed when the 6 am alarm goes off to get my poor middle schooler off to the bus.
And that is what I wonder. What do these poor early rising tween-teens learn about greeting the day? So dark, so early. I am looking for ways to teach, model, explain, the ideas of meditation, mindfulness, etc to my 2 young boys. Where can I find help? I always think of the joyful, grounded young Tibetan monks I encountered in the far west of China and wonder what they had learned to face the Chinese (who were never ever so happy, even tho they were “the rulers.”) Anyway, kind of rambling but would love to know re kids…
thanks for all the great inspiration on this blog!
Patrice

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:48:57 +0000

I am inspired….

By: Karen Elaine

Karen Elaine — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:29:30 +0000

Early mornings are absolutely my favorite times of the day- even in the metropolis one can enjoy the sounds of nature before the chaotic noise of machines gets started. While I try to get caught up on the news among other things, the best advice you give here is ‘to read so etching that nurtures the mind.” Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

By: Linn

Linn — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 07:04:36 +0000

This is one of my favorite posts. Before reading it I had already started my early morning ritual, and many of these these points were gradually falling into place. This post is still such a good reminder of these points though, and unlike many other ‘X number of things you should do when Y’ each point feels inspiring. That’s probably related to how well-written it is too. Thank you for this post, Marc. I review it regularly.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:18:30 +0000

Thank you for this article.
I start my day with Bible study, reading my Bible and prayer. And thanking God for his goodness and forgiveness. Knowing there is nothing good in me, but God helps me throughout the day to be thankful for my life and for all the many blessings He has blessed us with.
Many blessings to you for your insight and help in living life to the fullest.

By: Blumina

Blumina — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 02:25:08 +0000

Thank you so much for publishing this!

I will follow your advice. Everything you say is so true. My mornings are always so full of things, and I’m always in a rush.
First of all, I will try to start getting a little bit earlier each morning. Then I will have some water with lemon and stretch a few minutes. After that i will think about all the things I have in my life that I’m grateful for, and I will have a healthy and delicious breakfast in the balcony, while thinking and reflexing about life and reading one of your posts.

Thank you again, you made me really happy today!

By: GREG

GREG — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:30:41 +0000

Walk your dog. It offers outdoor air, exercise, a time to plan your day, and it gives you the gift of empathizing with another living thing who loves you and life without question.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:52:22 +0000

I love this article! I think mornings are so important, whether your morning is 5 am or 9 am. It’s great to have a ritual that you can grow from positively through your day. I rise before my children, have a nice hot cup of coffee while I read the news and uplifting articles along with writing some of my own words. I then take all that mindful exercise and move on to exercising my body through a walk or yoga. Thanks for sharing your mornings with us!

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 20:45:46 +0000

Great post! Thank you for the positive message 🙂 I’m glad I found this blog!

By: Queen

Queen — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:51:08 +0000

I’ve never been an early riser. Just the polar opposite. ..a die hard night owl. But I’ve been making some changes in my life and I know my routine had to change if I wanted a drastic life style change makeover.

After a few small attempts to meet the sun right before it reared it’s head I’d roll over on my back as whisper a heavenly good morning to my father and recite a hebrew morning prayer. With my eyes still shut from the night’s slumber I gently strectched every member in my body….it was time for deep breathing and meditation.

Swinging from one mood to the next you’ll find a book in my hand. ..just a page will do as I transition to a full awakening in a gust of cardio or strength training. Calm but focused.

I’m ready to seize the day!

By: Jason - KAC

Jason - KAC — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 02:25:22 +0000

Hi Marc.

Very good piece. The morning is indeed a powerful time for us to get our minds in order and focus on what matters, leaving the rest behind.

An extra point to add (and part of my own personal practice) is to write in a journal as part of your morning routine. I find doing so straight after meditation (when the mind is clear) is an great way to get a handle on what you’re grateful for, and what your objectives are for the day ahead. There are many ways to go about journal writing, however I like a structured approach as in the 5 minute journal (can find on Amazon), where you consistently address key questions each morning to get the brain juices flowing. It’s useful because you can look back later and compare your progress and see what days were better than others.

Having a journal most definitely helps with your #9 of getting important stuff done first. Listing the “Top 3 achievements” for the day for instance, is a great way to have something to aim for each day. Three is good, any more than five is a stretch for most people though…

I wonder if you have any experience journal writing yourself? Have you found writing your morning pages useful to kickstart your mornings?

Thanks for the thoughts!

Jason

By: Susan Ball

Susan Ball — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:20:41 +0000

I’ve been an early riser for years and I simply go with the flow. Whatever I feel like doing is what I do. It can be quiet contemplation, writing in my journal or reflecting on my success and how I will build on them. Listening to music or reading a book.

The only constant in my morning is a quiet mediation and my personal vow that I will Make it A Great Day!

By: Mani

Mani — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 03:06:35 +0000

Excellent thoughts, Marc and Angel. Thank you.