My Morning Routine (And How To Start Your Own)

Do you have a morning routine? If not, you should.

Whether you wake up before sunrise or after sunrise, the mornings are a special time to connect with God and give a kickstart to the day. (Note: There are mothers with little children who may be reading this and think that a morning routine is impossible. It's not. Keep it simple. You may need to include your children in your routine, like my wife does, and that's a good thing. You're setting an example for them to follow!)

Here's just a quick list of benefits:

• A morning routine is vital for setting a rhythm to the day.
• It reminds you of your priorities.
• It helps you know what projects/tasks to focus on.
• It protects time for you to connect with God.

I don't know anyone 'successful' who does not have a morning routine. It is a vital self-discipline. By successful, I'm not referring to wealthy or popular. I'm referring to someone who gives their all, is fully alive, responsible in everything entrusted to them, and leans on God's grace and strength for all they do.

When it comes to a morning routine, one of the best examples of discipline and consistency I've seen growing up is in my mother. She has had an impact on the way I embrace the mornings. She was a master of setting a rhythm to her day, was awake before anyone and managed to help others (my siblings and I) with their morning routine (and we sure needed the help sometimes!).

A morning routine disciplines your heart, mind and body for the rest of the day.

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