“You want to change the world? Start by making your bed” – famously spoke Admiral Bill McRaven, the former head of US special operations command.
How you start your day is often how your day goes. And how your days go, is how your life goes.
So if you want to change your life, start by changing how you start your day.
When we wake up and start working without taking the time to recharge our batteries, we often feel lethargic, distracted, and dull. But instead, do a vigorous morning workout and see what it does to your mood. You will feel infinitely more optimistic and energetic.
Similarly, a short meditation, even for as little as 15-20 minutes, can totally change the state of your mind, giving you calm and peace.
When you start your day with optimism and energy, you respond to the same situation differently – you are now a different person.
Having trained thousands in building a morning routine at HabitStrong, I can say this – take the time every morning to meditate and work out. Make it a daily habit. It will totally change you.
And you don’t have to take my word for it – just try it out and see. Your own experience will never lie.
– Rajan