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JohnWiz 15th December 2011 11:17 PM

The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
Gary Halbert, legendary marketer and copywriter once wrote in a personal letter to his son:

"In fact, in my opinion, the best groove to get into is
get out of bed, (early) wash your face, brush your teeth, use
the bathroom, etc., and then, eat a piece of fruit (I think a
banana is the best) and then hit the street! That's it.
Just get out that front door and start moving. Walk, run,
jog. Keep moving for about 1/2 hour and then turn around and
come back. You know, I really do believe this is the very
best way in the world to start the day.
It cleans you out, it
settles you down and it gives you a nice glow that will stay
with you throughout the day. It will also make you more
clearheaded and improve the quality of your thinking. The
benefits are enormous and, believe me, if you start doing
this right away (like the day after you get this letter!) it
won't be long at all till you become positively addicted to
your early morning workout."

Personally, I do a bit of meditation when I get out of bed first thing in the morning - keeps me focused and uplifted for the rest of the day.

How do you like to start your day?

Clara H 15th December 2011 11:45 PM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day (Gary Halbert)
 
Sounds good to me! Apparently fruit such as apple and strawberries are great for waking you up in the morning. Due to a severe lack of energy (chronic fatigue) I am trying to include some exercise into my morning or during the day but it's a work in progress. I do know that heat gives one energy, and exercising heats your body up.

I start my day by having a shower, reading my motivation folder that I've put together for myself (various quotes and pictures that inspire me, as well as my goals, etc), having breakfast, saying hi to my parrots and feeding them, then getting to work.

JohnWiz 16th December 2011 12:52 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day (Gary Halbert)
 
"saying hi to my parrots"

Lol that's a wonderful thing.

And I bet you force-train them to say "Hi" in response. :)

AndrzejTomaszewski 16th December 2011 01:09 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day (Gary Halbert)
 
First of all, how is the alarm clock rings I get up ... at once. I do not snooze, do not lying in bed. Do you consider that you should immediately get up. Then the basic steps in the toilet. Starting a few exercises to stretch ... and shower. Healthy breakfast, coffee and planning the day, save all of the tasks. A moment of meditation and go to work!

Smidid Sammia 16th December 2011 01:11 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day (Gary Halbert)
 
Start in the morning with saying to myself: Today is my day, cherish everyday

ProScribe 16th December 2011 02:14 AM

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Yes, the first thing I do every morning is go for a run and hit the gym. It leaves you feeling energised for the rest of the day and there is no excuse not to do it. Setting yourself up right in the morning is vital because it creates the pattern for the rest of the day.

maile15 16th December 2011 03:30 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day (Gary Halbert)
 
Amazing Story, I had somebody how helped me with the same words to go further. His inspirational words were a great wealth of energy!

Zabrina 16th December 2011 09:40 AM

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I've been thinking about doing this, actually. I think it would help improve my energy and focus, but one problem is that it's usually pretty damn cold out at that hour, and I'm not very well-insulated. :D I try to go for a walk at least once a day during the afternoon when it's warmest, though, unless there's a snowstorm outside.

hails2009 16th December 2011 10:41 AM

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A very interesting way to start your day. I too jump out of bed and start my morning ritual. However I am currently focusing on letting go of anxiety about my day. Which is totally a waste of energy as this is week 2 of anxiety attached to my mornings. I know it is because I am in worry mode when I wake up. I do not know why that is - I am so far thinking my mind is in HABIT mode to worry as soon as my head is off the pillow. May be if I head out the door and find peace that will help! I will start this process and keep you posted.
Thank you for your helpful way to start the day.

WikiWarrior 16th December 2011 10:59 AM

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I'm with Zabrina on this one, it's just too damn cold in the mornings, at least the last few weeks it has been. The last few days I've been waking up to my alarm at 6:30am, hitting snooze and waking up again around 9am when I'm ready to stumble out of bed and start the day. I'd love to be a morning person, I mean like 5:30am kind of morning, and I know I'd be more productive, but I'm like a snowball rolling down hill - I start off slow and gradually gather speed throughout the day, often doing my most productive work in the evenings.

For some reason your OP made me think of this vid John:


JohnWiz 16th December 2011 11:48 AM

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LOL funny stuff... if everyone on earth woke up in song and dance, I bet even aliens could hear us from light years away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WikiWarrior (Post 5249516)
I'm with Zabrina on this one, it's just too damn cold in the mornings, at least the last few weeks it has been. The last few days I've been waking up to my alarm at 6:30am, hitting snooze and waking up again around 9am when I'm ready to stumble out of bed and start the day. I'd love to be a morning person, I mean like 5:30am kind of morning, and I know I'd be more productive, but I'm like a snowball rolling down hill - I start off slow and gradually gather speed throughout the day, often doing my most productive work in the evenings.

For some reason your OP made me think of this vid John:

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.


erskinem 16th December 2011 01:11 PM

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You know, I've been taking walks in the morning (nothing serious) and I agree, it really does help clear your head.

Clara H 16th December 2011 04:14 PM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day (Gary Halbert)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnWiz (Post 5246954)
"saying hi to my parrots"

Lol that's a wonderful thing.

And I bet you force-train them to say "Hi" in response. :)

One of them does say "hello" back, over and over and over and over...

paul_1 16th December 2011 10:30 PM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
Prayer is the single-most important tool to start the day. Always thank your God for the beautiful things he has created, for the beautiful family, for the food that we eat and many more things may it be small or big, important or not. Starting off with a positive mindset jumpstarts my day!

giancans 19th December 2011 09:10 PM

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Taking time with God is the best thing to do to start a day.:)

jdmacintosh 19th December 2011 09:33 PM

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I put my goals, dreams and affirmations on my bathroom mirror so the first thing I read is my plan...

webworm 20th December 2011 01:34 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
I start my morning with a yoga and then jogging.

Michael Ten 20th December 2011 01:40 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
Did I say already that I like to start my day by turning on the heat?

WakondaMarketing 20th December 2011 01:40 AM

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The very first thing I do is say hi to my dog. Afterall, he's my alarm clock. I just love my bro. :)

egrovesys 20th December 2011 04:38 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
meditation is the key for my every day life's brisk activities. so i ll do in the morning and night before going to bed...

JohnWiz 20th December 2011 09:31 AM

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Great responses here...

Starting the day on the right foot is so important to being productive for the rest of the day, and that many people don't realize it?

So is winding down for the day... maybe we should have a thread on "The Best Way To End The Day" soon :)

As for meditation, it's quite simply food for the heart isn't it? ;)

TheTruth2011 20th December 2011 10:42 AM

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Always with good a breakfast, (probiotics, fish oil etc etc) then I do something to get me in a great mood (watch a clip or read for 20 minutes)

Jager 20th December 2011 03:49 PM

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Yeah. I'll watch Anthony Robbins after going on a hard run(more energizing to go on a challenging run). Really I think I should be eating the frog, just getting the worst work down in the beginning of the day.

I've had a hard time doing that though.

TomHarvey 20th December 2011 08:19 PM

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Glass of ice cold water, shower (alternating hot & cold), breakfast with a black coffee and then some fresh air!!

surzygyy 22nd December 2011 09:24 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
well my morning is with a huge cup of coffee and a cigarette..

MaryKathan 22nd December 2011 10:27 AM

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I try to focus on being thankful for things when I first wake up, and envision great things for my future.
You are right, when I excercise (especially outside) first thing in the morning, it makes me feel great all day.

JingQuimPo 22nd December 2011 11:30 AM

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Nothing like a good cup of Joe to start a day :)

Jing Quimpo
"Don't open a shop unless you like to smile."
-Chinese Proverb-

luckystepho 22nd December 2011 03:48 PM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
I should start the day with a run but am still going to my day job :-( so I would have to get up way too early!! My favorite way to start the day is to make a mug of coffee, take it back to bed, snuggle up with my cat and read something motivational.

dutchguy 22nd December 2011 05:22 PM

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Take my dog for a walk and in the weekend also make breakfast for my kids.

Like to do more running but can't find the time for it.

JohnWiz 27th December 2011 10:16 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
What's fascinating is how many of us here share the same "methods" for starting the day on the right foot... almost like we've a universal formula for success. ;)

thereikid 27th December 2011 03:51 PM

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I'm with you prayer and mediation is the best, lately I have been running first then coming in after the mediation session have been so great after any physical activity, thanks for sharing.

richjr72 27th December 2011 04:06 PM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
For me, I take a hot shower. Then, I get a Pepsi to help wake me up. I don't drink coffee, Pepsi is my morning java. After, I spend about an hour or so listening to tunes. It's my meditation process. It helps me, wake up and focus on the day's agenda. That helps me get focused and motivated everyday.

Ace1337 27th December 2011 04:11 PM

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I love to be alone in the morning, either thinking or working.

rayzh 27th December 2011 04:22 PM

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morning is awesome, so I was sleeping

taylatrefl 27th December 2011 07:45 PM

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It is great to start your day with thanksgiving.

VladS 27th December 2011 10:07 PM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
I start my day with meditation and positive affirmations.

florencecampbell 28th December 2011 03:11 AM

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meditation....

nadia712 28th December 2011 06:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by taylatrefl (Post 5312547)
It is great to start your day with thanksgiving.

If only I could start every day with Thanksgiving. I freaking love turkey. ;-)

EarlSarsuelo 28th December 2011 06:48 PM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
I do meditate before anything else when I get out of bed first thing in the morning. It lifts my spirit, enough to keep me going for the day.

OO 29th December 2011 12:09 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
I pray and meditate with coffee and a bagel mostly. To each their own.

Wilma1980 29th December 2011 01:26 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day (Gary Halbert)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnWiz (Post 5246954)
"saying hi to my parrots"

Lol that's a wonderful thing.

And I bet you force-train them to say "Hi" in response. :)

thats so cute :D

magnates 29th December 2011 05:39 AM

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I appreciate Eben pagan for his wonderful work and there is a lot of helpful free tips in the his blog itself . Creating a positive ritual is important especially in 2012 if it is to be the year that you have dreamed of . keeping your body active and knowing when you to take breaks and re-energise does incredible things for you and helps you create results more than doing 10 things at once or forcing yourself to hang on when you truly exhausted


Megyn 29th December 2011 05:45 AM

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I start my day with Pilate's!

blaugrana 29th December 2011 11:51 AM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
praying to god is the best way to start my day :)

BridgetSielicki 29th December 2011 12:17 PM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
I would love to start my day with a walk, but unfortunately I have kiddos to tend to! They get me up early enough, but it can be tough to fight the urge to be lazy first thing. Beginning with a prayer, healthy breakfast, and getting showered and dressed right away gets me moving and motivated to do my daily work.

Jeff Bronson 29th December 2011 12:33 PM

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It's a great idea to get your body in motion as early as possible. It's all too easy to get up, eat while browsing the web, rush out the door to sit down some more at another desk, then be too tired after work to exercise.

Knowing you accomplished meditating and walking 1st thing, really set's the right tone for the rest of the day.

leeone 29th December 2011 12:54 PM

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I think the best way to start your day is to go for a jog, eat a good breakfast, then create a written plan of what you want to accomplish for the day. Set at least one goal that you can accomplish. This will help you set the tone of success.

Phoenixfk 30th December 2011 10:52 AM

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I like to start my day by envisioning where i would like to see myself at the end of the day, finding out how to get there, some exercise, shower, breakfirst and i am out the door! Will add prayer into the mix from now on.
Felix

focused 30th December 2011 05:31 PM

Re: The Best Way To Start Your Day
 
An effective way for the start of your day is to not procrastinate in
bed when it's time to get up. Then get a basic good breakfast while
watching a little TV. Then head on over to the computer and get
to work, and take a break for a short walk if need be.

hireava 30th December 2011 10:51 PM

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The best way to start my day is having a prayer that will inspire me to get things done properly and accordingly.


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