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Everything Im writing is based on what Ive learned from the greatest masters of
Optimal Living coupled with the daily experimentation Ive been doing now for
more than 500 days.
Since applying this wisdom to my daily routine, my life has been absolutely
transformed.
My energy is through the roof, my focus is at an all-time high, and no matter how I
feel when I wake, I know that within an hour Ill be feeling good and poised to make
the most of day ahead.
Today, Im going to show you how you can have that too.
I was cursing every slow driver, every red light, and when I finally made it to work.
I was exhausted!
The day hadnt even started off yet and I was already drained and in a terrible state
of mind too.
Looking back, I cant believe I put myself through that!
What as I thinking???
Fortunately, it all changed last year when I went through Tony Robbins Personal
Power II program. If you dont know who Tony Robbins is, hes the top Peak
Performance coach in the world, and has helped thousands of people unleash their
full potential.
One of the things Tony is very adamant about is the importance of optimizing our
morning ritual.
The idea is to create a sacred time for yourself every morning where you do a few
selected activities to get your mojo up.
Its a ritual you do as soon as you wake up, before you even have breakfast. Its a
special time to get both your body and mind tuned up for the day, and to connect
with your best self.
Robbins recommends doing a full hour (Hour of Power), but even 15 minutes
(Fifteen Minutes to Fulfillment) or 30 minutes (Thirty Minutes to Thrive) will make
a tremendous difference in your life.
In my case, my morning ritual started out as a Fifteen Minutes to Fulfillment,
consisting simply of 5 minutes of meditation followed by 10 minutes of yoga.
After a few days, I realized the power of a morning ritual: after finishing my yoga Id
be feeling so alive and energized that I didnt even need coffee anymore! Coming
from someone who used to feel like a zombie before my first cup of coffee, this says
a lot!
Thats when I knew I was on to something
Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often
tell you what kind of day you are going to have.~ Lemony Snicket
The morning is the foundation of our day; its how we set ourselves up for
everything thats coming up later on.
If we start our day feeling rushed and overwhelmed, theres a big chance the rest of
the day is going to feel like that too.
Youll be in reactive mode all day, never really feeling in control, just trying to make
it through the day instead of really thriving.
By creating an optimal morning ritual, you can turn things around completely.
Just like an athlete or a musician will warm-up before the show to give their best
performance, our morning is our opportunity to get ready to show up at our best
through the day.
By executing the morning ritual youve created, youll feel more energized, more
enthusiastic and simply be in a better mood all day.
I believe that its impossible to truly live life to the fullest without a good morning
ritual
But with one the skys the limit.
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Maybe its that bad, maybe its not. But if it isdont despair, youre not alone. In
fact, thats what most people do!
But because its normal doesnt mean its optimalfar from it actually!
Today, Im going to introduce you to a totally different way of starting your day, to
really supercharge your morning.
I will show you how to create a morning ritual that will set you up for success and
get you ready to take on whatever life throws at you during the day!
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To give you a bit of inspiration, let me share with you the current (its always
evolving) version of my morning ritual.
1. Wake up with the sun (~6:30am).
2. Drink a big glass of purified water.
3. Do 30 minutes of meditation in front of the rising sun, using the Brain Evolution
System.
4. Do 5 Minutes of visualization of my best self and of the goals I want to achieve.
5. Do my own 8-minute yoga routine.
6. Take 2 minutes to think about all the things Im grateful for in my life.
7. Take a cold shower.
8. Get dressed.
9. Prepare and drink a Superfoods Smoothie
10.
Head out the door, ready to rock & roll!
As you can imagine, when I sit down at my computer to start working, I feel
energized, focused and inspired.
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But theres a massive added benefit: this ritual helps me become a slightly better
version everyday.
The meditation strengthens my mind, the visualization helps me create my dream
life, the yoga helps me improve my flexibility, and the superfoods smoothie ensures
that I remain in a state of optimal health.
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The combinations are endless, but the important thing is to pick the things that
make YOU feel good and that you know will set you up for the best possible day.
So right here right now, take a minute to create your own Feel Good morning
ritual.
Pick the activities that YOU KNOW will get you in the groove for the day ahead.
You can combine as many or as few as you want, but aim to have a ritual that last a
minimum of 15 minutes, and a maximum of 1 hour.
Come on, do it, you know its good for you. Just decide what its going to be, and start
tomorrow morning.
Whatever fits your style, the most important thing is that you do it every day!
Make it a sacred, non-negotiable ritual.
Remember that the days when you least feel like doing it are the days when its
going to help you the most!
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Sure, you might need to wake up a few minutes early, but believe me even if you end
up sleeping 15 fewer minutes, you will still be much more energized through the
day. Its DEFINITELY a good investment of your time.
To make sure you get in the habit, I highly recommend you commit to doing it every
day for the next week. Believe me, by the end of the week youll be hooked!
My friend, each day is an opportunity for you to shine with energy, an upbeat
attitude, and the drive to make exceptional things happen.
And it all starts with a great morning ritual!
All right youre all set. The power is in your hands now.
Start doing your morning ritual and youll be absolutely amazed at how much
BETTER you feel all morning and through the day.
Id love to hear about your new morning ritual! Shoot me an email at
phil@feelgoodlifestyle.com to let me know what you came up with and how its
going so far!
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If you need help coming up with a morning ritual or sticking with it, Im available for
1-on-1 coaching to help you out.
Heres to feeling good each and every day!
Choose Greatness,
Phil Drolet
To discover more ways to live optimally, visit my website
www.TheFeelGoodLifestyle.com
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