Tony Robbins, a well-known life coach and philanthropist, sets aside time for what he calls the “Hour of Power”. This is when he does breathing exercises, sets goals and gets into affirmations.
It’s important to get in the right headspace to take on your day. Thus, meditation and inner reflection gives you the mental leverage to tackle the most difficult tasks weighing heavily on your mind.
Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter does this as well (along with exercising), which helps him clear his mind and get ready to handle the day ahead.
Getting started is as easy as sitting down with your eyes closed so you can focus on the rhythm of your breath. You’ll then enter a state of mindfulness, which is paying attention to the present moment and nothing else.
After that, you can start doing affirmations, which are basically statements of kindness and encouragement that you repeat to yourself. They bring attention to your positive qualities and strengths, as well as things you want to accomplish.
Here are a few examples:
“I am loved by the people around me.”
“I am stronger than I think.”
“I am productive and provide value to the world.”
“I have what it takes to close that sale today.”
“Getting that big task done is easier than it looks.”
By encouraging yourself, you’ll get used to the fact that you’re enough.
Everything you do and everything you are serves the exact purpose you were meant to fulfill today - and in the weeks to come.
Everything you do and everything you are serves the exact purpose you were meant to fulfill today - and in the weeks to come.
Now that you’ve taken some time to get your bearings, you can move on to tackling your goals for the day.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as the day goes by. So, the earlier you sort out and prioritize your to-do’s, the more you’ll feel on top of things.
Furthermore, it’s crucial you have an overall sense of purpose so you don’t stumble through the day without a clear idea of what to accomplish.
Get specific with what you want to do, and put a certain quantity and deadline along with it (e.g. run 2 miles by 8:00 AM).
Once you cross that off your list, you’ll have a greater sense of accomplishment. Then, you’re motivated to get even more done. Here's something to check out for that.