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Why A Morning Self-Care Routine Matters

If you have been in the personal development world for more than 5 minutes you have probably come across the importance of a morning routine. Every successful person you can think of has probably written down their top tips of why they’re successful based on their own morning self-care routine. From waking up at 4 am to Tony Robbins jumping into ice-cold water first thing as he awakes.

No matter what morning routine you will come across without doubt based on countless studies and real-life examples. A morning self-care routine works and definitely helps your day rather than hinder it. Over time if it’s consistently performed the compound of action will change your life with the output and productivity of your day.

No matter what you having a winning morning routine is a must for building mindset strength.

How To Create A Morning Routine And Stick To It

I have tried out morning routines from successful people and as great as they are. Copying someone else’s morning routine doesn’t feel right. It feels great at first but then becomes forced. Furthermore, I have come to the conclusion that you should only look at others morning routines as a guide.

From there you should create your own morning routine that suits your personality, time restraints, areas of focus and so on. The reality is if you don’t enjoy your morning routine the chances of you making it a habit will be difficult. Who wants to wake up to do chores no one. You want to wake to do something you know will be challenging but fun, rewarding and above all easy to do.

Having this mindset in place then you must plan what you want to do. Planning is the first important part of your self-care morning routine. Without a plan, there is no focus or accountability. So planning the time you will awake and what you will do is crucial for any implementation of the morning routine you wish to create.

Within the plan, there must be 4 headings that must be fulfilled to create a winning morning routine.

The 4 Musts Of A Morning Self-Care Routine

Kick Start Your Mind With The 1-Hour Morning Self-Care Routine

1. Set Your Intention

Where the mind goes your intention will flow. This statement is a powerful one. It shows exactly how the mind works when it comes to taking action with anything and that’s where you focus the mind.

When setting an intention for your morning routine make it easily achievable. If your attention is to break your personal best with every routine you are going to wake up with the opportunity to doubt procrastinate and roll over back to sleep. But if your intention is to just give your best effort, to focus on 10-minute meditation etc. You’re waking up to something you can easily achieve. Starting your day with as many little wins you can achieve will build momentum into your day for harder challenges.

Setting your intention as well on paper will allow the mind to process what’s to come and will subconsciously prepare you to wake up ready to go. If you don’t point your mind in the right direction it will inevitability choose the easy road.

2. Get Up Straight Away

Waking up is in my opinion the most important part of your morning routine and also the most challenging. This is the part of the routine that’s make or break your day. Studies have shown that hitting the snooze button or waking up late can affect your day for the worse. There is nothing worse than waking up to know you only have 5 minutes to get ready even after the 5th snooze button you wake up all groggy.

Waking up straight away is the first battle and sets your intention for the rest of your day. It will be challenging and thoughts might race through to keep you comfortable but just get up anyway. There are many tricks you can do to force you of bed that you can easily think of and look at it online.

My favourite one I’m practising at the moment is from ex-navy seal Jocko Willink who on his Instagram page publishes his watch with the time he woke up as inspiration to others to attack their day. For me, this has put my mind into accountability mode to take a picture and also to focus my mind on the importance of looking at my watch for the time.

Whatever strategy you pick waking up straight away no matter what time you pick is of importance for winning your day.

3. Stimulate The Mind

The next part of your self-care morning routine is to wake up the mind. There are many you can do this. The reason why it’s important is that this is the time when your mind is at its freshest for taking in information and being able to be the most creative. Getting your mind focussed, calm and ready for the day will allow everything around you to flow better. This could be the music you play, gratitude, meditation, writing etc. Whatever it is set a time limit of 30 minutes and enjoy the process.

4. Wake Up The Body

After waking up the mind it’s time to wake up the body. Yoga, ice bath or a full-body warm-up and stretch can go a long way. Connecting the body and mind together is important. If the mind is ready but the body is lethargic. You will not at your best as the body reflects the mind. But when there are both working in harmony great things happen. Also working out the body release chemicals into the brain that stimulate it in such a way it gives us motivation and energy to move forward with the day.

By thinking of the body and the mind as two moving parts that work best together you will understand the importance of making sure the body is worked out too.

The Habit That Creates The Law Of Momentum

Like anything the first time you prepare your morning routine the first two days are easy and motivating and you feel like you will do this routine forever. Don’t be fooled by this. Prepare the mind that sooner rather than later the mind will get bored and will not wake up to do the morning routine you previously thought would never end. This is the most important part of forming a morning routine habit. It doesn’t matter what time you wake up, what mindset or physical routine you have in place. Mine change all the time.

The most important part is following the 4 steps no matter how you feel. Over time like every habit that’s done long enough and consistently will be done without much effort. The law of momentum will take over and the benefits you will reap from your effort will literally change your life.

What’s The Benfits

Control of your time
A proven winning habit
A boost in wellbeing
A focused mind
A creative mind
Mind & Body working together
Your first win of the day
Redusing stress & anxiety

What To Prepare For

For missing a day (It’s ok just don’t make it two days in a row)
Not having enough time to complete an hour morning routine (rare occations)
Missing your alarm
Your mind waking you up to persuade to stay in bed
To not find your perfect routine staright away
To comapre your routine to others (DON’T DO THIS)

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What routines are you going to implement for your mind and body? What do you think about the 4 points to a morning routine? I would love to hear your thoughts and your experiences with dealing with this. Always remember you are not alone and everything can change.

A Final Word From The Future Mindset

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The Foundations That Created Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton started his racing journey at the tender age of 7. Success quickly followed at the age of 10 winning the British Cadet Karting Championship.

Lewis talent was there for all to see. But this didn’t stop challenges coming his way. Racing and Formula 1, in particular, are drivers from well off backgrounds and primarily white European/ancestry. Lewis was neither of these and his dad had to work multiple jobs just to fund his life goal of being a Formula 1 racing driver. This sacrifice is clearly part of Lewis DNA. The determination and will win no matter the sacrifice is part of Lewis winning formula.

The second obstacle he had was having a black father and his experiences detailing the racist abuse he and his father received is pretty shocking. This is another element that has made Lewis who he is. Someone who has to go above and beyond to prove himself.

I believe these two obstacles of being from a working-class background and of a non-european dominant heritage made him who is today and what sets him apart from other drivers who haven’t been through the same challenges.

As you know challenges make us stronger and in Formula 1 especially the little things count a lot. Being the only black driver in Formula 1. Facing unique challenges that he should never have faced have ultimately had an effect unlocking grit and perseverance to succeed at this sport.

The Legend With An Almighty Legacy

As a teenager, I have witnessed Lewis Hamilton mastery. Coming on to the scene as a rookie to nearly winning the world championship in his first season. To become arguably the best racing driver of all time.

With 7 world champions level with the great Micheal Schumacher. He has broken record after record and is now using that mindset to create a more diverse Formula 1. For anyone wanting to enter racing or to know what it takes to be a winner. You can look no further than Sir Lewis Hamilton.

The legacy he has given me is the privilege to watch a fellow countryman dominate the sport of Formula 1 in style. Whether it was winning his first World Championship by overtaking on the final corner to dash a pre celebrated Massa or hunting down Verstappen in the Hungarian Grand Prix to overtake him on the penultimate lap. Sport is a passion for so many and memories created can last a lifetime. For me anyway, Lewis has created amazing sporting memories since I was 17 first watching him.

Below I have recalled and researched what I believe are the best traits that Lewis has in his armoury. Study these and your mindset will be unrivalled.

5 Traits That Make Lewis Hamilton A World Champion

1. Fearless

I think any racing driver going above 100mph and having to overtake as well is fearless. But Lewis takes this to another level. He takes chances that others wouldn’t dare. Sometimes it falls short but most of the time they do and this is 100% behind his success.

Applying this trait to your own life will open new doors and create possibilities you wouldn’t think was possible. Being fearless is courageous and pushes you to be your best. How many people in life who you know is capable of so much more than they are currently outputting. It comes down to how fearless they are to live the life they want. Take this approach to life and the trait of being fearless will repay you more than if you didn’t try.

2. Self-Belief

To be a world champion let alone a multiple world champion. You have to have self-belief running through your veins. You have to believe in your own ability to succeed through any obstacle. Lewis self-belief is off the charts but like any human, it’s a battle with self-doubt. He has intentionally and purposely surrounded himself with people who offer him self belief with their motivation and support.

This is the recipe for success and not only do you have to believe in yourself but you need to be surrounded by people who believe in you too.

I have an article all about self-belief that you check out in the link. But also if you’re planning on a successful life think about the people who are around you and ask. Are they bringing me up or are they bringing me down? Then the choice is yours. Ask yourself what would lewis do.

3. Critical Thinking

Thinking critically for yourself is the staple for any well-educated person who can think for themselves. Lewis expresses this inside the car and out. Helping to guide himself and the team to success.

Thinking critically in your own life will develop your creativity, independence, and enhance problem-solving skills. All necessary for a successful life. Lewis showcases these talents every time he drives but also in his outside life as well. Where he has stepped away from his father to become a role model for all children to follow.

4. Work-Life Balance

Having a work-life balance is crucial for a winning mindset. Focusing solely on one endeavour will have an expiry date sooner than later. After spending over a decade in the sport and not counting the years joining Formula 1. Lewis has designed a life that gets the best out of him. It’s very different compared to most drivers in Formula 1 and has faced criticism for this. But being different is no bad thing and finding what works for you rather than fitting into a pigeonhole that everyone expects is a great thing.

This is what we all should aspire to. We are not put on this planet to work work work. We are here to be the best version of ourselves. Doing life with purpose and wellbeing to ourselves and others.

Finding this balance between earning an income and living your life is a balance we all should aspire to. Also, find the life that you want not what others think is best for you.

5. Positive Attitude

A positive attitude will get you a long way in life. Not only will it propel you forward with relationships but also problem-solving too. These skills are sought after and if you possess these characteristics you will succeed.

For any world champion, there has to be a positive attitude and you hear this in Lewis interviews and see it in his driving. When you challenge yourself to be positive and make this into a habit you will be the outcast in society but you will reap the benefits of this in life but also within your own mind too. The wellbeing factor is off the charts a positive mind has shown in studies that this is a defining factor for long term health.

So make it a priority to possess a positive attitude.

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A Final Word From The Future Mindset

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