3509: How to Have the Best Day, Every Day, in 60 Minutes by Elizabeth Stacey Ellis with Mark Fisher Fitness

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[00:01:27] [SPEAKER_01] How to Have the Best Day Every Day in 60 Minutes, by Elizabeth Stacey Ellis with markfisherfitness.com. Let's face it, not every day of our lives will be sunshine and glitter bombs. Life has its share of ups and downs. We are all too stressed and too busy, our heads swimming with constant red notification bubbles.

[00:01:49] [SPEAKER_01] It's a jungle out there, I totally get it. What if I told you that you could ensure the best day ever, every day, in just 60 minutes? What if I told you that you hold the power to wake up excited, to feel confident and refreshed, in order to take on your early morning workout, or bound into your 10-hour day at the office, or sing your face off at your callback for Hamilton? Would you buy the product, or take the supplement, or hire the coach?

[00:02:18] [SPEAKER_01] Are you selling me something? I know I sound super schemey right now, like some sort of creepy infomercial, but I promise, I come at you with total integrity and the desire to help you conquer your daily to-dos. Even better, what I'm about to lay out for you will financially cost you nothing and help you gain everything. Perspective, balance, inner peace, organization, vibrancy, excitement, readiness.

[00:02:46] [SPEAKER_01] It's a tool I've personally learned to prioritize, and it has changed my day-to-day, and my life. Morning routine, 10-minute bites. Want to be better at what you love to do? Maybe you aspire to become a top-performing professional in your industry. Perhaps you want to run your first full marathon, but lack the discipline or foresight to budget time for it. Or maybe you'd like to win the Best Parent Ever award, and still have a few moments of quiet time for yourself. Well, guess what?

[00:03:16] [SPEAKER_01] You can't. You simply need a morning routine. This tool is popular among highly successful people, including Barack Obama, Anna Wintour, and Mark Zuckerberg. Best of all, I'm going to help you create your ideal morning in five easy steps. Grab a piece of paper and pen. Man, let's go. Number one, find what's meaningful. Draw a large circle.

[00:03:41] [SPEAKER_01] Inside that circle, brainstorm activities that help you feel centered and recharged. Maybe that's coffee, exercise, reading, music, or meditating. Number two, you pick six. Highlight the top six items that mean the most to you. If you don't have six, that's okay. Start with what you have. Number three, find the time. Draw another large circle.

[00:04:09] [SPEAKER_01] Split the circle into six even sections, each equaling 10 minutes. Go through the circle clockwise, writing in your top six. Your morning ritual is born. Sit back and admire your work. How do you feel looking at this morning clock? If it doesn't excite you, rethink some of the items. It's possible you are writing things that you think you should do, instead of things that actually bring you the most joy. Number four, commit today.

[00:04:38] [SPEAKER_01] Set your alarm clock now. Let's say you normally rise at 6 a.m. Set your alarm for 5 a.m. Your morning routine won't have the same effect if you're rushing through it. If you're a person who waits till the last minute to get out of bed and runs out the door in a panic, this will feel really new to you. Lean into the discomfort. It's okay if this feels hard at first. First, any big change requires a little elbow grease. If you already allow for extra time in the morning,

[00:05:06] [SPEAKER_01] this pie chart will help you make your morning time more intentional. And number five, grant yourself grace. There's no perfect way to do this. Everyone's morning routine will look different, and that's okay. Also, nothing is set in stone. You can change your morning routine anytime to best meet yourself where you are at that day or week. The point is, taking that uninterrupted time is so essential to setting your mood,

[00:05:34] [SPEAKER_01] your mind, and your overall well-being for the day. Make note of how you move through your day as a result of your new morning routine. Bonus 10 for the fitnessy folks. If you dedicated a 10-minute slice of your morning pie to fitness, here are some awesome suggestions to get your blood flowing in the morning. 10-minute AMRAP, as many rounds as possible. 20 bodyweight squats, 10 push-ups, 20 jumping jacks,

[00:06:04] [SPEAKER_01] 10 shoulder taps in a plank, 20 alternating lateral lunges, and 10 reverse burpees. Rest when needed, and modify for your needs. Do as many rounds as you can in 10 minutes. This will work your full body, including core, shoulder stability, arms and chest, glutes, legs, and elevate that heart rate. On a personal note, when I commit to my morning routine, even if it means sacrificing an hour of sleep,

[00:06:33] [SPEAKER_01] I personally feel less irritable and more present during my day. I'm prone to anxiety, and if I don't start my day feeling organized, recharged, and prepared, that frantic energy follows me throughout my day, disrupting my productivity, how I interact with others, and even how I treat myself. Remember that tending to yourself every single morning helps you to better serve others throughout your day. After all, you have to fill your cup first

[00:07:01] [SPEAKER_01] in order to fill that of others. You just listened to the post titled, How to Have the Best Day Every Day in 60 Minutes by Elizabeth Stacey Ellis with markfisherfitness.com, and I'll be right back with my commentary. As a small business owner, you never clock out, and neither does LinkedIn Jobs. While you're running your business, LinkedIn Jobs is running a powerful search for your next great hire. We've been lucky finding our team here

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[00:08:29] [SPEAKER_01] come up from time to time on this show, and I think what's interesting is how different they can be for each person. For me personally, I found that getting some sun first thing in the morning really helps set my day up right. It became a simple but important part of my routine. But I think the best part about this article is how she emphasizes that it's not about copying someone else's routine, it's about finding what actually works for you. I remember when I first started getting interested in personal development,

[00:08:58] [SPEAKER_01] I'd try to copy exactly what successful people were doing, like getting up really early, but that doesn't really work for me. I've always been more of a night owl. And I've made improvements here and there, but I don't think I'll ever be the one getting up at 5 a.m. What matters is finding those activities that actually help us feel centered and recharged like Elizabeth mentioned. So maybe today we can think about the best activities for us, not what we think we should be doing, but what actually works for us.

[00:09:28] [SPEAKER_01] And remember, it doesn't have to be a full hour, even just 10 minutes of something meaningful can make a huge difference. Hopefully this gives you some ideas to work with. It's all about finding what helps you have the best day possible. So with that, have the best day possible and I'll see you tomorrow where your optimal life awaits. Thanks, guys.

[00:09:47] Bye.