How to Have the Best Day of Your Life (No Matter What Happens)
“Today is going to be the best day ever!”
Those are the first words out of my mouth every morning.
I’ve said them waking up from a great night’s sleep, when I had plans I was really looking forward to. I’ve also said them when I slept terribly and was anxious about something, or had a task coming up I flat didn’t want to do.
Nine short and simple words, but they profoundly change how I approach each day, helping recalibrate my mindset throughout the day.
Of course, simply saying it isn’t enough. Turning them from a promise to myself into reality every day, no matter what life throws at me, takes a system. A system I’m happy to share.
I thought I hated structure…I fought against it for most of my life. I hated being told what to do. I didn’t want to be like everyone else and thought structure and routine defined ‘everyone else.’
Looking back, I’m amazed how wrong I was for such a long time.
Routine and good habits weren’t the enemy, they were the solution.
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I look back at my life thus far and realize the best days of my life weren’t necessarily the days something great or exciting happened – such as business or financial success. Rather, they were those days when I felt good about myself because I grew as a person; days when I grew mentally, physically, and spiritually; days when I connected with someone; days when I helped someone.
I also realize there were a lot of things I knew I should be doing. Things like exercising regularly, meditating, and reading. I found the mental fatigue caused by not doing those was way worse than any physical fatigue ever could be. Amazingly, I’ve found it’s much harder NOT to do these things than it was to actually do them.
I have goals in my life; for the person I want to be; for what I want to accomplish and give back to this world. The only way I could meet these goals was to develop a Daily Routine that would get me to my physical, emotional, and spiritual peak each day, and keep me there. That’s how I’d have the best day of my life every day.
Why is a daily routine so important?
A recent study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that developing good habits is more important to meeting goals than self-control. It turns out we’re just as likely to default to positive habits, such as eating a healthy breakfast or going to the gym, as we are to self-sabotage. This research shows lack of control doesn’t automatically mean indulgence or hedonism. For better or worse, it’s our underlying routine that matters.
So, the central question for behavior change efforts should be, how can you form healthy, productive habits? What we know about habit formation is that you want to make the desired behavior easy to do, so you repeat it until it becomes part of your routine.
As a result, I’ve now built my life around structure. I need this structure to keep functioning at the highest level possible on all three planes of existence – mind, body, and soul. I need it to make myself a better person. I need it so I constantly see opportunity and view problems as ‘situations.’ In short, I need it so I can be free.
My structure is ever-evolving, as I periodically review, assess, and adjust it.
MY DAILY ROUTINE
Want to have the best day of your life every day, no matter what? Here’s a general overview of what I do each day to keep myself at my peak, so I truly enjoy each day, even when the s&*t hits the proverbial fan, and trust me, it has on many days.
1) Wake Up Early
I wake up at 5 AM each week-day morning and at 6 AM on weekends. Waking up early is key to starting my day right and sticking to the rest of my Daily Routine.
Why? Many successful people are early risers, and there are many benefits to waking up early. Still not ready to commit? My favorite explanation of the befits of being an early riser came from Buffer’s Joel Gascoigne:
“If I choose to get up early and do amazing things in those quiet hours, that’s when I feel like I’m grabbing hold of my life and controlling where I go.”
2) Immediately Get in a Positive Frame of Mind
I say this simple sentence out loud, “This will be the best day ever!” saying it like I mean it.
Why? My mind tries telling me all the things that are WRONG, but through positive thinking, I overcome it. According to the Mayo Clinic, positive thinking helps manage stress and even improves your health.
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3) Give Thanks and Get out of Self
I get on my knees, say thanks, and ask for help and guidance. I repeat another simple sentence, “Love, serve, and remember. Remember what? Remember to love and serve.”
Why? It gets me out of my own head and connected to the Universe. I love this explanation about prayer from Hugh Macleod:
“People say prayers, not just because we’re hoping to get an omnipotent deity to intervene directly on our behalf, but because it also helps us concentrate our minds on the stuff that actually matters.
“Whether we believe or don’t believe in God or Buddha or the grey-bearded sky fairy, art is still very good for helping us to “pray” to the deepest part of our own selves, of our own lives.”
4) Nourish Your Body
I drink a full glass of cold water and eat a piece of fruit.
Why? Not only does it help cleanse and rehydrate me, it also helps me wake up. I’m doing something good for my body right away.
Up to 60% of the human body is water, and even if you’re dehydrated, you may not feel thirsty. Having a glass of water first thing helps you avoid health issues caused by dehydration.
5) Fill Your Mind with Good Stuff
I read something spiritual via apps on my phone. Each of these contains a daily reading that helps center and inspire me. Most times, I just glance at them and since my brain isn’t fully awake yet, I don’t fully grasp the reading. Still, there’s always something that resonates, even if only a word or a sentence.
Why? According to Barb Schmidt, reading for inspiration shines light on the path to peace:
“Just as the food we eat nourishes and strengthens the body, the books we read for inspiration nourish and enrich the mind. I thrive in my life and feed my soul with the reading I do daily.”
6) Meditate
I didn’t think meditation was possible for a person like me. I was way too busy, had too much going on in my mind, and wasn’t really very spiritual. Then I realized I had so many preconceived notions about meditation that I simply had to try it. I can honestly say meditation changed my life. I meditate 11 minutes each morning without fail. It doesn’t matter where I am or what’s going on around me, I simply sit and meditate.
Why? There are so many mental and health benefits of meditation, but it goes even beyond the things you can see. As Leo Babauta from Zen Habits puts it:
“Actually, some of the best benefits of meditation are hard to define — you begin to understand yourself better, for example, and form a self-awareness level you’ve never had before.
“Most simply, sitting for just a few minutes of meditation is an oasis of calm and relaxation that we rarely find in our lives these days. And that, in itself, is enough.”
7) Write to Clear Your Mind and Receive Inspiration
When I first read about Juila Cameron’s Morning Pages, I thought she was crazy, along with anyone who did them. You want me to hand-write three pages every single morning? Are you nuts?! Today, I can’t imagine going a single day without doing my Morning Pages. They are as essential to me as anything else in my life.
Why? My Morning Pages help clear my mind and clarify my dreams, goals, ideas, and inspirations.
These pages are about anything and everything that crosses your mind – and they are for your eyes only. Morning Pages provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize, and synchronize the day at hand. Do not over-think your Morning Pages. Just write three pages of anything today, then three more pages tomorrow, then three more every day after.
8) Practice Gratitude
I used to think about all the unfair things in my life. All the bad people, bad luck, and all the things that were wrong. Then, to counter that, I started writing out gratitude lists each day, and it cultivated an attitude of gratitude in my life.
Why? I like to think of gratitude as an action word. If I don’t consciously take time to be aware of all the things I’m grateful for each day, it’s easy to slip back into negative thinking.
The reality is this; especially in this country, we have much to be grateful for each day, no matter what’s going on. Practice gratitude and it will change how you see the world.
9) Say Positive Affirmations and Incantations Out Loud
I recite some positive affirmations and incantations, some I learned from others, and some I created, based on my own personal goals, desires, and reminders.
Why? Affirmations help you define your focus for the things you want to see in your life. They keep you focused on your goals, desires, and dreams. Most importantly, positive affirmations allow you to deliberately train and re-program your subconscious mind.
10) Have a Plan for the Day
I write out a plan for the day, which consists of up to six important tasks I want to accomplish that day and a loose schedule for when I’ll work on them (based on my 40 Pomodoro Workweek system). Then, I write out why I want to accomplish them, and what specific actions I need to take to accomplish them.
Why? A daily action plan allows you to focus on what’s important and, above all, provides you a sense of control you need to stifle any hint of anxiety or stress.
11) Visualize Success
I put on an inspirational song or watch a motivating video and sit in visualization for a few minutes. I visualize the day unfolding positively, and then go further into the future, picturing where and who I want to be.
Why? As Bo Bennet puts it, “Visualization is daydreaming with a purpose.” One of the keys to achieving your goals is your ability to visualize it and use visualization techniques more effectively.
12) Take a Walk
Every morning I walk my dog to Central Park. It gets my blood flowing and gives my mind a change of scenery. I connect with him, other people, and nature (yes, we have nature here in New York City :)) Don’t have a dog or a park? That’s fine, just move. I once heard a saying “Move a muscle, change a thought.” How true.
Why? As you can imagine, there are lots of health benefits to walking every day, but beyond that, walking helps boost your creativity, it’s a great way to come up with lots of ideas each day. Spending as little as five minutes walking in a natural setting results in large improvements in self-esteem and mood.
13) Read a Chapter of a Book
I always wanted to read more, but reading books seemed so overwhelming – they were soooooo long. So I came up with an easy solution to make it more manageable and help me read more. I simply read one chapter of one book each day. It doesn’t even have to be the same book (I’m currently reading a few different books at the same time based on my mood).
Why? As Glen Stansberry put it “I’ve found that no matter what I read, the act of reading every day has helped me in nearly every aspect of my life.” Reading helps reduce stress, improves your analytical thinking, inspires you and can even help you prioritize your goals.
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14) Talk to Someone You Trust Completely
I call my mentor every day. Most days, I just leave him a message. Still, I make the call every single day, no matter what. That simple act of accountability helps me in so many ways.
Why? Having a connection with someone that you can truly be honest with allows you to open up and feel truly ‘real.’ Beyond that, just knowing I’ll be reporting to him makes it more likely I’ll stay on track with my commitments to myself.
15) Spend Quality Time with Loved Ones
I spend quality time with my daughter every single day. It’s important to remember why we do all the stuff we do – what’s the point of success and living a good life if you can’t share it with anyone? Quality time goes beyond simply being there. It means putting my phone down and connecting with her.
Why? This one goes at the top of the list of the things that no one wants to regret when they’re older. I spent the first years of my daughter’s life never really present, and at the end of the day, there’s nothing more important to me than being there for the people I love.
16) Show Appreciation
I do something nice for my wife each day. I make a conscious effort to do this because it’s easy to get wrapped up in a busy day and just think of all of the stuff I have going on (me! me! me!). So I make sure I do something to show her how important she is to me. It doesn’t have to be something earth-shaking. It could be as simple as a quick text or doing something around the house without her asking me.
Why? One of the greatest benefits of expressing appreciation is that it allows us to see others more fully. The more appreciation we express, the more we are getting out of self, the better we feel.
17) Exercise
Technically this one isn’t every day, since I exercise and stretch “only” five times a week. However, it’s something I’ve built into my weekly routine that I carry out on an almost-daily basis. I know that each week I’ll exercise five times no matter what. I give myself two rest days to recover and focus more on other areas, even if those are simply getting in some down time to relax.
Why? I have a lot of energy, and if I don’t channel it right, it can work against me. Exercise helps me have more of the right kind of energy. It makes me feel better about myself and so much more. For some, it’s beyond life changing.
18) Come Up with Ideas
Each day I come up with 10 ideas. This was something I originally learned from James Altucher and Ari Meisel, and then refined into my own system.
Why? When you exercise your ideation and creativity muscle daily, you strengthen it. You clear up the mental clutter caused by ideas that may get stuck in your head. You may even come up with such a killer idea that will make you a ton of money, or even better, make a huge difference in the world.
19) Floss
Each night I floss. This one seems like it shouldn’t even be on a list like this right? Well, the simple act of flossing taught me discipline and consistency. It was hard at first and I’d miss a day here or three there. Then I realized I felt badly about that, and spent more time thinking about not flossing than it would have taken me to just floss.
Why? It’s a great way to work on forming small, positive habits. If you need to, you can even start with flossing one tooth per day and work up from there.
20) Review Your Day
I review my day and journal about the best things that happened, and what I want to improve.
Why? It’s easy to get caught in the blur of a day and not reflect on where you are right now. Journaling at night allows you to do this. Benjamin Franklin used to ask himself this simple question each night:
“What good have I done today?”
If you know you’ll owe yourself an answer to that question at the end of the day, don’t you think that will help you make better choices during the day?
21) Nighttime Affirmations
I reaffirm my goals and recite a couple of nighttime affirmations that prepare me to wake up early the following morning, no matter how much sleep I get or what’s on my mind.
Why? Nighttime affirmations put your mind in a positive state right before you go to sleep. They give you a feeling of confidence and clarity, while setting the tone for your next morning.
22) Say Thanks
I get on my knees and give thanks for the day’s gifts and everything in my life.
Why? In the words of Mesiter Echkart:
“If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.”
Whether you believe in a higher power or not, experiencing gratitude for what you do have helps you concentrate on the positive. This doesn’t mean you don’t strive to improve yourself and the world around you. You just accept that for right now, things are fine as they are, but you can always make them even better.
Yeah But Do You Do Anything Else With Your Life?!
In between all of this, I work, I relax, and I do lots of other things. The healthier I am, mind, body, and soul, the more productive I am. The more creative I am, the more efficient I become. This Daily Routine has allowed me to be my most creative, efficient, and effective self.
How About Your Todays and Tomorrows?
Are you ready to take on the challenge, and assert for yourself each day that “Today will be the best day ever!”? If you are, you’ll need to set up your own support structure, to keep that all-important promise to yourself.
Start small. Even one positive habit done daily can be the basis for major change in your life.
What does your Daily Routine include? Please let me know in the comments below. Don’t have one? Let me know what you are going to start with.
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Wow Chris! Do you ever sleep man?
Seriously though, I have been struggling with sticking to any kind of routine for so long. I start something but then I give up after a few days. It’s pretty frustrating.
Where should I start? Any advice on how to stick to good habits?
I usually get 6 to 7 hours of sleep each night Harry, thanks 🙂
>> “Where should I start? Any advice on how to stick to good habits?”
Start small. Pick something that’s in line with your overall goals in life and start there.
Do you want to become healthier? Commit to walking each day is a great (even if it’s just 5 to 10 minutes.)
Want to be more mindful and reduce stress? Commit to meditating for 1 minute each day.
By starting small you are able to feel good about doing something good for yourself without it being overwhelming. A lot of the habit failure seems to come from going big right from the beginning and then burning out and giving up.
Hope that helps!
Well written and some good ideas. Am inspired.
Thanks a lot Pete!
It is in the simple things of doing everyday that makes you the most spiritual person. Thanks Chris
Chris,
This is great stuff. While it’s so simple, the glass of water and piece of fruit thing in the morning is awesome! I have a question. How do you handle you Daily Routine and the rest of the day if you don’t get enough sleep? Sometimes I don’t fall asleep until really late for no reason or I wake up extremely early, and both affect my daily productivity, especially after a few hours of being awake.
Thanks!
Great question John!
The short answer is: I plow through the day. That’s the beauty of having a Daily Routine, you know exactly what you need to do and you do it (regardless of how you feel). And then I make sure to try to get a good night sleep that night 🙂
Okay. So, what if you know exactly what you have to do, and then, unforeseen interruptions throughout the day throw you way off track?
Really great stuff. Thank you for the inspiration!
Thanks a lot Scott!
Great post – very thought provoking and insightful. I am going to look into implementing a modified version of your plan into my own life.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks Kieran! Please let me know how it goes and if I can help in any way!
Love this, Chris! All very tactical things that can TOTALLY be done. I have found over the years that the more TV I consume, the less productive I am. The DVR is the best/worst thing that ever happened to my family. We only have one TV in our house, but it can be very distracting from “real life.” Do you watch anything and, if so, what? how much? etc. Thanks for sharing this with all of us…you are an inspiration!
Thanks so much Elena! Great questions/points!
We do have TV (we actually still have cable as well as Netflix & Hulu) but I don’t really watch much TV and when I do it will be usually be Pardon the Interruption (on DVR) when I am eating lunch sometimes or I’ll watch some show that I’ve seen before (Office reruns or some mindlesssssss reality show) if I’m doing some “work” at night that doesn’t really require much concentration. It’s probably not the best but it can be a good way to decompress a bit.
I’d say that on average, I watch about 2 to 3 hours of TV per week.
Hope that helps!
Still wish I had you in the neighborhood . (Selfish of me, I know) I’d sure like to have my healthy habit buddy around to help Richard Branson me in to running more and hitting the gym more. Great read, I love sharing your entry’s with friends and watching them realize how right you are. It reminds me also about how important perspective is. Something you helped teach a young jedi. Have a beautiful week!
Thanks so much for this Madison — you really brightened my day 🙂 Miss you too!
Hi Chris,
Found your blog by chance via twitter and just can’t get enough of you!
I’m slowly implementing smaller habits in my daily life, and I’m happy and proud of sticking to them.
I just wanted to know how you cope with your habits and social life, travel, vacations etc.?
Do you have any tips on how to make sure to stick with the good habits (like working out for example) and anticipate.
I’m also curious when you talk about your daily 10 ideas… would they be only job related? Or also on a more personal level? Are they only “actions to take”, or sometimes more like “food for thoughts”?
Anyhow, a big thank you for great inspiration!
Thanks for the great comments and questions Emelie!
>> “I just wanted to know how you cope with your habits and social life, travel, vacations etc.? Do you have any tips on how to make sure to stick with the good habits (like working out for example) and anticipate.”
These can be really tricky because they are inevitably going to take us out of our schedule and thus our routine so it’s important to realize that upfront and be gentle on yourself while still trying to stick to a plan.
One of the most important parts of this for me is waking up early (even on vacation) so that I can have time to get a lot of the essential stuff done and feel good for the rest of the day.
Since I know I work out 5 times per week, I simply stick to that. Even if it’s a shorter workout or simply going for a run or doing something like the 7 Minute Workout (http://www.7-min.com/) if there’s no gym and it’s raining.
>>”I’m also curious when you talk about your daily 10 ideas… would they be only job related? Or also on a more personal level? Are they only “actions to take”, or sometimes more like “food for thoughts”?”
Have you seen the eBook I wrote about my idea process? If not, you can download it here -> https://www.chriswinfield.com/one-idea-ebook/. I think it will give you a really good overview.
Hope that helps!
this is such an awesome list!
I started a daily journal habit about a month ago, and it’s changing my world from the inside out. After reading this, I realize that the nightly review portion hasn’t been as consistent as it could be. That’s a real game changer. Thanks for the reminder.
10, 14, and 17 are getting added to my daily.
Now to find a mentor.
Thanks for writing Chris.
Awesome Tim — I love your enthusiasm!
I appreciated this post and I will try a few items on your list! Do you have any tips for people with erratic and unpredictable work schedules? For example, what if you’re a medical resident and your schedule changes every 10 weeks, or if you’re in a job where you are required to be on call all of the time?
Hi Laura!
I would suggest starting small. What are one (or two things) that you can start doing each day?
Make sure they are things that can be done at anytime of the day and don’t have to many conditions on them (so something like waking up at 5am probably wouldn’t be possible due to your changing schedule).
And then just do them each day. Again, by starting small you set yourself up for success and then can easily add on more things.
Hope that helps!
I think this was the thing missing in my life. Thankyou so much for an amazing post. Feeling motivated.
Planning to start with the to do list from today itself. I hope it works. Thank you so much 🙂
My pleasure Anaayaa — good luck!
Wow! Excellent, inspiring article! No wonder you get up at 5AM! I’m exhausted just thinking about putting that much pressure on myself! Maybe the key for me would be to try one at the time and add to the habits gradually. I SSN already feel the stress of failure if I didn’t complete each goal. Typical Type-A…. Thank you!
Very uplifting
Some useful tips here, and for me some reminders of things I perhaps used to do but have let slip. Getting up early is good (although I can’t manage 5am, 6am is early enough for me); those first couple of hours can be very productive and help me feel organised for the rest of the day.
This was awesome. It lists every good tip I ever heard or read. I am going to read it every day until I have it memorized. Thank you very much!
Hey Chris, nice post. I used to do a long list of things like this in the mornings, but then some of them started to feel like CHORES or I’d feel bad if I missed some, and try to :keep the chain:
Q: Do you track all 22 of these everyday?
I’m a big believer in being very fluid with this stuff Jacqueline. Something that works for me today, might not work in a year or even a month from now. So I’m continually optimizing my habits and adding/subtracting if needed.
And yes, I do track them all each day using this iPhone app -> http://wayoflifeapp.com/
Chris, Wow a ton of great advice. So many times in my life I have had good routines and habits and then something got me off track (usually me and my own laziness) and it is usually the reading and exercise that seem to go by the way side first. You have inspired me and reminded me the great value in daily routines of good habits. Thanks for writing this and making a difference in my life and many others.
Thanks again,
Mike
This article is full of great take-aways! When I started writing morning pages in January, filling three pages was really hard. Now when I’m writing, the pages fill up super fast. Glad you mentioned it in your article.
Keep up the great content, it’s appreciated!
This is truly a great article! Timeless wisdom! Print it out and put it on the fridge kind of wisdom! As Jim rohn stated,’little disciplines done daily yield big results’!
Thank you for this article!
Hi Chris
I love this subject matter.
I also rise early with a varying morning routine depending on time and mood. The two things I do daily that are a non negotiable are my meditation and EFT(tapping)- three words that describe how I want to show up for my day eg: present, clear and confident. This is a relatively new practise for me and is a game changer for what happens in my day.
I really enjoyed the post. Thank you
Tamela
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It’s an amazing article and your routine is astounding. I would really like to learn and implement it. Of course, with changes suiting my goals and routine. Please guide me.
Excellent post Chris. I’m a massive fan of daily routines, and although mine starts an hour later than yours, at 6am, there are a lot of similarities. I’ve recently added ‘Morning Pages’ to my routine, but need to transition from entering it via the keyboard to writing it out long hand as I understand the benefits and totally agree with your 60mph analogy. Having a clear routine is a recent lifestyle change for me, but in the two years since I adopted a more structured approach to my day I’ve felt better, stronger, healthier and more positive, so if anyone is sat on the fence regarding this I can highly recommend Chris’s approach. You’ll be amazed at the impact it has on your life.
chris, hi. We have spoken before, after you connected with me on several of my social media sites for my band, Boardwalk Isabella. After reading this article I feel compelled to write to you and say thank you for a well-written, comprehensive, detailed post full of energy, power and inspiration. I felt energised after reading it, and thank you once again for its relevance and importance. Best, James
Yes! Me too James! Often I just feel dragged down by feelings of failure & guilt when I read these articles, but this is most definitely the best one I have read! It has certainly left me with an uplifting, energised feeling too!
Impressive stuff. You’re a very disciplined guy. I agree with a lot of your points. My advice to readers… Start with one thing you want to improve. Master it, then move on to the next one. Don’t get overwhelmed trying to do it all, all at once.
I could have written this myself!! Wait! That is not a derogatory comment – I am thrilled to read of someone who exactly shares my ideals & beliefs. However, I am more thrilled to discover someone who is putting it into practice effectively, feeling the benefits, sharing it with others as well as being encouraging & sharing tips & links.
My downfall has been, up until now, complete failure to implement a routine or good habit. But this has helped me tremendously! It really feels attainable.
Like John Strasser above, my issue has been waking in the morning feels lousy, due to sleep apnoea. Whereas previously I would prioritise my need for extra sleep, having read this article & your response to John, I can see now that ploughing through the day, without having to ‘think’ too much (because you have your schedule in place, helping you to maintain healthy habits) is by far the best, right & healthiest choice to make!
Thank you for giving me this light bulb moment!
This is an amazing article and your routine is really great. I would really like to learn. I hope to feel great as well. Thanks again for sharing.
I’m just wondering how long this usually takes?
does it work in relationships?
Very interesting! Excellent set of goals to work on. I now have a habit former app, 7 min workout app and a journal app, and I feel ready to conquer the world. Just one question, living in a world of technology, can the morning papers be done electronically, or do they need to be pen/pencil and paper. Interested in your thoughts. Thanks
Do you have an app to disconnect from all your app and connect to the world and yourself instead?
Loved reading this Chris. I’v always felt that routine and good habbits worked best for me.. I’ve had some life changes which affected my schedule: working toward a second degree, full time job, newly wed!! all these have been affecting me… time managment has been a challenge.. This reminded me of how I was able to manage time previously and gave me incentive and new ideas to do it again . Thank you
Hi Chris,
I stumbled upon your article of how to become a morning person three weeks ago. I’ve always been the average lazy, get up and roll out of bed into work. Something from your article inspired me to start trying to get up earlier. So after reading it on a monday night, i set my alarm for 6:30 instead of 7:30, and started to get up early at 6:30 for that week, 6:00 the following week and now I wake up at 5:30. (almost at the target!!!) I have slowly been building my routine from when I wake up.
So far I have a few really great positive things on there, which are slowly growing – You are SO right in saying that small positives being hammered out day by day is better than big change!
However – I am not a spiritual person, I do not believe in God and I don’t enjoy reading per say. Is there anything you could suggest for me to add to my daily routine?
Hi Chris,
I found your post very interesting. Any suggestions for those who suffer from insomnia? Hard to establish a routine when your sleep pattern lacks it.
Thank you Chris, I will start with small steps. I have successfully delt with stage 3 pancreatic cancer but I’m not able to go back to work. I tidy the house, do laundry but not much else. I’ve started walking on my eliptical so there’s a positive step ? but no routine. I’m looking forward to trying your suggestions, thank you again!
Heather
ThanKyou sir…
Thank you Chris! Appreciation really makes me feel great.
I also find flossing every day a great way to relieve my mind of stress while maintaining physical strength. Do you have suggestions for other things I can do without asking my partner? Coming from a society of equality, I rarely get credit for doing anything by my own initiative.
My eternal gratitude and deep felt appreciation. Also if you could send me some appreciation back, I would appreciate that! Once again, thank you!
Hi chris,
I want to join this website, because I will be study English well.Coming from a society of equality, I rarely get credit for doing anything by my own initiative. Thanks
Awesome article, with many great positive and inspiring information. I like all the recommendations except for waking up early (I am not an early riser) and keeping a daily routine. I can understand that keeping a daily routine has many benefits but in my specific case having been very disciplined, I am working toward relaxing and being more spontaneous. I love your recommendation of waking up everyday with the intention of best day ever, and is very relevant to the Happiness quote that you posted.
You may have a crappy mind… But if it helps, than it ain’t stupid. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Hi, Chris. I applaud the day l decided to work more on the internet! You’ve brought awareness and inner peace within me in your articles.Thank you for your soul-enriching, multi-dimensional information which seems to be putting in place a puzzle in my life! This is an affirmation and attraction of positive energy to outsmart stress. Keep up the good work!
Here’s my morning routine:
1. My one page of daily affirmations (repeated afternoon and evening).
2. 10-15 minutes of meditation.
3. A glass of cold water.
4. Noting three things I’m grateful for, three things I’d like to have done by the end of the day, and a daily confirmation of any sort.
5. Reading 2-3 pages of Deepak Chopra’s “Creating Affluence”.
Ideally, I get up around 6 a.m.. And ideally, I also read one chapter of a book as my first task for the day. So I kinda do most of the things on your list. 🙂 And it all works like a charm.
thank you ,I have generally felt that normal and great habbits worked best for me.. I’ve had some life changes which influenced my calendar: moving in the direction of a moment degree, all day work, recently marry!! the sum total of what these have been influencing personal… time managment has been a test.. This helped me to remember how I could oversee time already and gave me motivating force and new thoughts to do it again .
I’m in a really dark place in my life. Can’t sleep. Not sure how I stumbled upon your page, but really enjoyed reading this. I also clicked on several of the links and found really useful and much needed guidance. Just wanted to say thank you.
I notice a lot of what you champion are techniques to defeat what some of your readers may perceive as ‘intrusions’ necessarily designed into modern day’s requisite technologies. Your techniques seem geared toward taking charge of our place in today, and then managing the devices we use as a by-product. From what others have written here I can see many are unaware of what it is like to have even a hour to focus on a single task… you’ve started me on my way by making me grateful already for having even that in my daily work.
Question: is there a growth step or inspiration you have trained yourself revert to on the harder days, especially in the mornings?
I suffer from anxiety etc, and seem to only be able to make it to the next bad mood (about 4 weeks) before I defeat myself and have to rebuild.
Thanks a lot for sharing this with me Michael. I appreciate it so much.
Check out this article I wrote and see if it helps you.
This is what i needed the most right now, to adapt new habits that will boost up my energy levels and give me my self confidence back, i am sure i am going to adapt these habits, thanks a lot for these amazing article. Kudos to this article.
Awesome! 🙂
Wonderful post. These habits are ones that all of us should use but we sometimes forget in the rush of every day work. A great list to keep nearby and remind yourself to slow down and pay attention. Thanks.
Exactly! 🙂
This is also a very good post which I really enjoyed reading. It is not every day that I have the possibility to see something like this..
Thanks!