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Change the way you start your day and see what happens!

Change your life: Great beginnings

10 February, 2014

How do you start your day? I know how easy it is to get straight out of bed and step right onto the hamster wheel – with barely enough time to grab a piece of toast and a quick cup of tea before you rush headlong into the day.

The way in which you start your day sets you up for what’s ahead – and starting it well can make all the difference.

I appreciate that if you have young children this tip might be a bit of a stretch – but see if there’s still a way to carve out some ‘me’ time and get your day off to a great start after they have been attended to.

Within you is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself” — The Dhammapada

If you were to design the perfect start to your day, what would it look like? Would you:

  • Take some time to meditate or do some yoga …
  • Go out for a gentle stroll, listen to the bird song and take the time to rejoice in the things around you …
  • Spend fifteen minutes reading an inspirational book, or listening to an inspirational recording …
  • Go to the gym, or do some high-energy, aerobic exercise …
  • Spend ten minutes doing absolutely nothing …
  • Allow yourself to daydream …

Remember: “Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself” – The Dhammapada

If you were to take the time – and make the conscious effort – to start your day off well, what difference do you think it would make?

 

  • Annabel Sutton is a Professional Certified Coach and Author.  She has lived in Los Angeles and Indonesia; survived earthquakes and riots, lived with head-hunters and enjoyed a portfolio career.  She now enjoys a somewhat quieter life in Somerset!  Her latest book, 52 Ways to Transform Your Life (Weekly Wisdom for Busy People), contains 52 inspiring, quick-to-read life tips and is available from http://amzn.to/2nSdMb2 . Find more information at  www.annabelsutton.com.