The Morning Ritual
Early this morning I rolled out of bed and laced up my shoes.
I ran through sleepy neighborhoods, and smiled as the sun popped up over the horizon.
Lately, I've been trying to get a run in every morning.
My morning ritual looks like this:
- Don't hit snooze and immediately get out the door for a run.
- Come back and do some push ups and plank followed by 10 minutes of mediation.
- Quick shower
- Make breakfast and coffee.
- Journal for at least 5 minutes while sipping on coffee.
Taking that time for myself each morning sets the tone for my entire day - and I've been happier, more productive, and focused as a result.
That's why I'm so excited about our Morning Manifesto.
See, I know if I leave my mornings to chance, its likely I'll end up sleeping through my alarm, miss my run, and end up rushed and stressed for the rest of the day.
But if I set the day up right - boom!
Everything slips into place.
It all starts with a powerful morning, and the Morning Manifesto gives you our top tactics and strategies to make your morning ritual a success.
And I want to know what makes your morning's start off right. Share your tips in the comments below.
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As a small town firefighter paramedic, I’m usually on call during my off days “on set.” I’ll lay out the next days clothes, early run and to the station.
It all starts with that nice gradual volume rise from the bose wave radio alarm followed by a quick snooze button push. The next alarm is the ever violent iPhone alarm at 3 minutes later.
I drag myself to the kitchen and sip a cup of coffee prior to meeting my running partner.
We’ll run, I’ll shower up, grab a quick breakfast, and off to the firehouse I go.
This is my morning grind.
Here is what works for me. Pre-planning is key, for me, the night before.
A little background. I’m a seasoned runner of 29 years and I’m only 42 years old. It’s been my crutch and salvation pretty much all my life and something I will do, if I can help it, till I die. But unlike some of the comments I’ve read my mornings are a bit tight. My wife of 20 years has developed a chronic disease and can no longer help like she used to. We have 3 children ages 18, 12, and 4; oh, and 3 dogs. My only window for a decent run during the week is the time between dropping off at daycare and starting work.
So, like I said, pre-plan is key for me. I have to get all my stuff together the night before, whether for running or riding. After fixing 3 breakfasts, taking 3 dogs out for their morning pee/poo, making sure 3 kids are dressed and out the door, I have to jump into my gear, or throw it in the truck and then out the door.
I am fortunate that I work from home. So after my run I can head home and then either start working for a bit or shower, depending on the time and what’s going on. I’m always on the search to make things easier so I like stories such as these to hear what others are doing.
Thanks for the outlet for people like us, busy people who try to get in what they love most, the great outdoors.
Thanks,
Brian