Ah, the lazy days of summer!
Have you been looking forward to the relaxing mornings of summer? No morning routine of homework and rushing to get out the door for school, or maybe just knowing you get to leave the house in sandals and a tank top!
I’m in the same place and it feels good to think about having more time to relax and enjoy yourself.
But what happens when one month into the summer break you feel frustrated or overwhelmed? Maybe it’s because you’re tired of breaking up arguments between your kids or responding to complaints about being bored. Perhaps it’s because the chauffeuring around and unorganized routine doesn’t allow time for you to focus on your business.
I used to say to myself:
“Why is it that even when life is supposed to be easy, there’s always some issue? Is something wrong with me?
Until I figured out why I always had new problems popping up and how to eliminate them.
Years ago, when I was raising my kids, I would find myself in exactly this place. I’d go to a BBQ and see a friend who’d seemed to be so content and at ease enjoying the summer with her family while also telling me about some new project she was excited about, and I’d feel…
Defeated. Frustrated. And yes…a bit envious.
I was spending my summer either chauffeuring around or breaking up arguments.
As much as I was glad to be free of the morning routine during the school year, I realized that having organization to our days was helpful in many ways too.
Have you experienced this too? It’s actually quite normal.
Today, I share exactly why it is that they have experienced ease when perhaps you haven’t, even though life during summer is supposed to be easier.
It comes down to how you use your most precious resource: time.
Even more specifically why the first 10 minutes of your morning routine sets the stage for the day ahead.
The first ten minutes of your day are most important to set the tone for your day. When you decide to spend the start of your day in a way that is enjoyable, relaxing, and uplifting for you, your energy raises and momentum builds. This momentum may carry you into:
– More peaceful conversations with your kids
– Less rushing around
– Desire for a healthy breakfast
– Inspiration for a new idea in business
– Energy to spend on a fun workout
One thought leads to another similar thought, then another similar thought, and so on. This is why starting your day in a place of enthusiasm, ease and appreciation can change your life.
Once I began to understand this, I stopped thinking that something was wrong with me, but rather, it was a choice that I could make. Which I did.
After all, you can’t create different results by continuing to do the same things.
So, now the question is…how will you choose to spend the first 10 minutes of your day?
