I often talk about the importance of how you start your day
This old adage from the software world came into mind:
“Garbage In, Garbage Out”
The quality of what you put into a system is at best what you're going to get out of that system.
A few months back, I woke up in the morning.
→ The head's spinning
→ Off to the races.
→ What are all the things I get to do?
→ What are all the things I have to do?
→ I realized that I was scrolling the news feeds first thing in the morning.
→ What happened yesterday?
→ Anything new?
→ Scrolling through some social media accounts.
This started me thinking, is this really the thing that I want to be putting into my mind first thing in the morning? That quiet time when I have the most energy.
No!
It's a distraction. It keeps me from thinking about some of those things that I may be worrying about.
I had to change this and it was just a small change.
I focused on some podcasts I like around:
→ Personal growth.
→ Professional growth.
→ All things about shifting a mindset.
…Instead of looking at the latest news feed or social media accounts.
I incorporate this now into my morning routine. It sets me in a different place.
→ I feel like I've learned something.
→ I've taken something new in.
→ I've nourished my mind
→ I've nourished my soul for the day.
Then I can be fully present for those who I want to be of service to the most.
These small changes made a big difference for me.
What things are you putting into your system when you first get up in the morning?
Maybe it's not garbage, but is it really serving who you're trying to be?
How are you trying to put yourself out in the world?
Make these small changes.
It can make a big difference.
Have a great morning everybody!
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