There is something magical about being awake before the sun comes up.
The early morning is a time when I surround myself with the quiet of the dawn, free from the noise and busyness of the hours to come.
The early morning is when I intentionally focus on the important things, the really big things, and not the little, urgent things that steal my time during the day. In the early morning hours, I’m free from distraction of people and things, and can focus my mind and be my most creative.
The early morning is when I pray, when I read from the Bible, when I ponder, reflect, mediate, and when I plan and review my goals. It is when I am the most calm, centered and rested. I’ve learned to respect the gift of the early morning and the power it has on my life and on my soul.
Yet, I’m still human.
Some days I wake up, hit the snooze button, and go back to sleep. Not often – but sometimes. There are days when I just don’t feel like getting out of bed. That’s OK.
Sometimes I jump out of bed, but go straight to my phone and check emails. Some days I forget to pray. Some days I wake up on autopilot, rushing to a destination set by the busyness of my work, bills, schedules, and what other people expect from me.
Those days – the one’s when I’m on autopilot – they’re not my best days.
My best days are when I wake up very early in the morning, and stick to my morning routine. On those days, I wake up rejuvenated and optimistic and intentionally give thanks for the day. I start my routine of prayer, meditation, writing and planning.
I’ve developed the habit of becoming a morning person. I wasn’t always a morning person, but I am one now. Anyone can become a morning person. Anyone can learn to love the beauty of the early morning. As with any new habit, it just takes time and intention to develop.
Focus on the important things. Get up early. Embrace this magical time that is available to you, each and every day.
Practice the habit of being an early riser and you may learn to love it. The morning is a gift. Treasure the quiet moments before dawn.
If the idea of getting up earlier makes you cringe, start slowly. Commit to going to bed 15 minutes earlier for a week, and then slowly increase the time to an hour. Repeat this process with your wake up time.
Plan your mornings and fully use them. It’s your time. It’s your time to create, to dream, and to plan for the really important things that get overlooked once the work day begins.
You are worth it. Your dreams are worth it. You can do this.
I wish you many mornings of quiet joy as you greet each new day and live your exceptional life.
Cheers!
Coach Brett Blair
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