In today's episode, hosts Deb Turton and Guy Daigneault break down the components of a morning routine that sets your day up for success. Find out why morning routines are all the rage, how to create a morning routine that works for you, and why a consistent morning routine is like giving yourself a gift every single day.

The Oxford dictionary definition of routine is a “sequence of actions regularly followed” In other words, a fixed program.

• Your morning routine keeps you focused and helps you start your day off on the right foot.
• There are many different recommendations on establishing your morning routine, but the important part is to find out what specifically works for you.
• Life can pose challenges to creating a morning routine, but if you have the mindset that your circumstances are unique and it won’t work for you, you’re undermining yourself right from the beginning.
• You have to be patient like a farmer when creating a routine. It takes time to establish and discover the rhythm that works for you.
• Deb likes to wake up at a specific time and set an intention for the day.
• By focusing your intention for the day, you become aware of it.
• Another benefit of sticking with a morning routine is the reward of feeling consistent.
• You can be successful without a morning routine, but with a morning routine you will achieve more and have a head start.
• All masters mastered their craft by working on it and committing to putting in the time. A morning routine is both an effort and a way for you to give you space to hone your skills.
• Try simply waking up 15 minutes earlier and go from there.
• Rise before everyone else. This will give you quality time for yourself in whatever form makes the most sense for you.
• Practice gratitude at the start of your day and watch how it will change your mindset over time.
• Meditation is another great practice for your morning routine. Start with a few minutes if you struggle with it and don’t force yourself to sit still if you’re not ready.
• Exercise, even in small doses, is a powerful way to start your day.
• Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger, two of the greatest investors ever, read for over three hours a day. Reading as part of your morning routine is an excellent way to keep growing your mind and start off a day strong.
• Being accountable and telling someone that you are starting a morning routine or how much your current one is helping is a good way to make sure you stick to it.

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