On my path to personal growth, I realized that the mornings I had usually set the tone for the day. So, I decided instead of continuing my old ways, to create a few, short but meaningful habits that will help me enhance my personal success. And they have, immensely! If you are also looking for a way to enhance personal success and growth, today I am sharing with you my 5 morning habits that helped me do just that:
1. Set an intention
Once upon a time, the very first thought that I had in my mind when waking up was - “I’m so worried, I have so much to do today, I don’t know if I’m going to make it”. And so, my anxious thoughts would set up the tone of the day. I’d wake up scrambling, rushing, never making a single moment for myself in the morning (or during the day), always worrying about my seemingly endless to-do list.
Then one day, as I observed myself consciously, I realized that by doing so I had been setting myself back on my personal growth journey. So, I decided to change how I start the day. Today, my very first thought is: “Today, I am my very best self. Everything this wonderful day brings is for my growth, and I welcome it.” I usually keep my Natural Amazonite Lotus Mala close, on my nightstand, and hold it as I set my daily intention to further enhance it.
What I’d like to say is, at the beginning, these thoughts seemed unnatural to me - I was so set on being worried, that at moments, they seemed like a lie. With time, that changed and even when I have a lot to do in a day, it’s no longer a source of anxiety, but a source of joy, that I can accomplish so much within a single day.
2. Making time for the little things in life
As I said, the morning sets the tone for the entire day. And while personal success might seem like being as productive as you can be in a day - you can still make time for the little things in life. Spend some time with yourself, enjoy the morning silence, read a few pages, spend some time holding your pet, or your loved one, or simply take a few breaths and appreciate yourself. These are just a few moments which won’t make a dent on your schedule but will charge you up with joy, and help you enhance personal success during the day.
3. Move your body
I bet you hear this one a lot - exercise in the morning to enhance energy during the day. And it works, but it doesn’t always have to be a full-blown workout! Some mornings I have less energy than others, and I don’t force myself to exercise every single morning. Instead, I committed myself to moving my body in any way that I feel comfortable.
Some days, it’s a full-blown morning exercise or a run, and other days it’s a 5-minute morning stretch video or a 3-minute corrective exercise for my posture. Some mornings I take a walk, or put on some music and dance to my favourite song at the moment. Every day is unique, and your energy levels will vary, and that’s okay. As long as you incorporate moving your body into your day, do what feels right for you. It will help you enhance your personal success immensely!
4. Meditate & Energize
Every morning I like to spend at least a couple of minutes meditating and energizing my solar plexus chakra - the energy center for personal success and self-confidence. By doing so, I ensure I have the will, strength, and self-confidence to achieve everything I conceive within my mind. Here is how to do it:
I sit in a comfortable position and close my eyes. I also like to hold my Natural Amethyst and Chrysocolla Lotus Mala in my hands and place them on the lower part of my chest. I like to use the Natural Amethyst and Chrysocolla Lotus Mala because Amethyst harnesses a deep connection and also brings balance and energy to all chakras.
Once I’m comfortable, I close my eyes and take a deep breath. I visualize my happiest self, achieving everything I have set my mind onto. I visualize everything I have planned for that day already done, with a smile, and joy in my heart. I take a sharp inhale, and exhale slowly, setting that intention firmly. Then I open my eyes and get up. I take a minute or two with my legs slightly spread, and arms spread upwards - similar to the Vitruvian man pose, still holding my mala in my left palm. I visualize energy flowing into me, charging my solar plexus, and all of myself.
Once I’m done, I like to leave my mala somewhere bright, but not under direct sunlight, to recharge for the next day.
5. Have a healthy breakfast
Last, but not the least, I always make time to have a healthy breakfast and give my body the fuel it needs to have a successful day. For myself personally, I noticed that having everything prepared in advance works best. I like to cook, however, I don’t have the time or energy to do so every single morning, so I meal prep for most of the days of the week. When I’ve set my mind on cooking breakfast, I set everything up the evening before so that I don’t have to think too much about assembling everything from scratch in the morning.
And that’s it! While I practice all of these morning habits as a sort of morning ritual for myself, I certainly didn’t do so from the start. I suggest you start with one, and add on a new one once you feel ready. Let me know in the comments below if these have been helpful, and which one you’d like to start doing in the mornings!
