So don't be disappointed in me but I did not get up 1 hour early today. My plan is to still do the activities of the Miracle Morning just at different times of the day.
I'll try again next week! Have a great weekend everyone.
Friday, September 9, 2016
Thursday, September 8, 2016
The Miracle Morning Day 3
Are they goofy? Is it weird?
The affirmations that come with The Miracle Morning I like. Right now they are speaking to me. It's like having someone whisper really great stuff in your ear.
Day 3 is done. It was, again, tough to get up when the alarm went off. One more day this week and then it's the weekend ...
In other good news the Boston Red Sox are in 1st placed. Go Sox!
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Miracle Morning Day 2 - Level 10 Habits
Level 10 Habits
To start this 'miracle' process based on the book 'The Miracle Morning' by Hal Elrod (which I still haven't read completely) readers are tasked with ranking areas of their life from 1-10.
Here are the areas that are ranked -
Personal growth and development
Spirituality
Finances
Career/Business
Romance/Significant other
Fun/Recreation
Contribution/Giving
Health/Fitness
Environment home/office
Family and Friends
The next question is what habits will help bring all of those areas to a level 10.
The things that you do during your extra time when you get up early are called the level 10 habits. There are 6 that are prescribed and there is room to add your own. I added planning meals to my list of habits. Very little extra time is needed and it is huge when trying to eat healthy.
As I was getting ready to do the meditation portion of the Miracle Morning a jogger ran by outside. I was not the only one up and doing something healthy. I will admit the thought of rolling over not getting up did cross my mind when my alarm went off.
So day 2 is done and I am still loving the meditation with the Headspace app, I added in another exercise and I am liking the affirmations.
Here's the quote I wrote in my planner "Today and every day I choose to create the best day of my life." The quote is not credited to anyone so I can't give credit but thanks to whoever you are.
Off I go to try and keep my level 10 going. Hope you choose to create your best day!
To start this 'miracle' process based on the book 'The Miracle Morning' by Hal Elrod (which I still haven't read completely) readers are tasked with ranking areas of their life from 1-10.
Here are the areas that are ranked -
Personal growth and development
Spirituality
Finances
Career/Business
Romance/Significant other
Fun/Recreation
Contribution/Giving
Health/Fitness
Environment home/office
Family and Friends
The next question is what habits will help bring all of those areas to a level 10.
The things that you do during your extra time when you get up early are called the level 10 habits. There are 6 that are prescribed and there is room to add your own. I added planning meals to my list of habits. Very little extra time is needed and it is huge when trying to eat healthy.
As I was getting ready to do the meditation portion of the Miracle Morning a jogger ran by outside. I was not the only one up and doing something healthy. I will admit the thought of rolling over not getting up did cross my mind when my alarm went off.
So day 2 is done and I am still loving the meditation with the Headspace app, I added in another exercise and I am liking the affirmations.
Here's the quote I wrote in my planner "Today and every day I choose to create the best day of my life." The quote is not credited to anyone so I can't give credit but thanks to whoever you are.
Off I go to try and keep my level 10 going. Hope you choose to create your best day!
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Miracle Morning Day 1
Today, day 1 of my Miracle Morning 30 Day Challenge, was not a complete success but is was not a total fail either. I set my alarm for 5:30 PM. When I awoke at 6:00 AM I was confused about why my alarm did not go off. Aha ... Set for the wrong time of day. I've done that before so I was not surprised.
The Headspace App is my meditation and I picked the motivation pack. If you haven't heard of Headspace check it out. A cool monk named Andy takes you through guided meditation. The 1st 10 are in a pack called Take 10 and it's free. You do pay to access more. I paid for this a while ago, glad I am finally inspired to get some use out of it.
The sample meditations are good. I read them to myself. Will that make a difference? Just wasn't feeling saying them out loud.
Exercise - I did sets of hand weights, sit ups and planks. Added in some stretching and it felt good.
Hey, there's a reason to go to bed in yoga pants now! Tropical storm Hermine cancelled any plans for a walk, it's wet out there.
As I mentioned this blog is my scribing. I missed the reading due to lack of time but instead of surfing social media before bed last night I read a fun book so maybe that counts?
Off to get ready for the day!
The Headspace App is my meditation and I picked the motivation pack. If you haven't heard of Headspace check it out. A cool monk named Andy takes you through guided meditation. The 1st 10 are in a pack called Take 10 and it's free. You do pay to access more. I paid for this a while ago, glad I am finally inspired to get some use out of it.
The sample meditations are good. I read them to myself. Will that make a difference? Just wasn't feeling saying them out loud.
Exercise - I did sets of hand weights, sit ups and planks. Added in some stretching and it felt good.
Hey, there's a reason to go to bed in yoga pants now! Tropical storm Hermine cancelled any plans for a walk, it's wet out there.
As I mentioned this blog is my scribing. I missed the reading due to lack of time but instead of surfing social media before bed last night I read a fun book so maybe that counts?
Off to get ready for the day!
Monday, September 5, 2016
My Attempt At The Miracle Morning
I heard about a book called "The Miracle Morning" by a guy named Hal Elrod. I liked the concept and downloaded the book to my ipad to check it out. It's right up my alley and I am going to give his methods for self improvement a shot.
Starting tomorrow I'll be attempting his 30 day transformation challenge. The first step was to do an assessment of where you are in all areas of your life. The 30 day challenge includes getting up 1 hour earlier than usual and in that hour doing a series of activities geared toward increasing energy and productivity for the day.
Here's how I'll execute based on the prescribed activities -
Meditation (headspace app)
Affirmations (I'll use the sample ones from the book to start)
Visualization (a vision board?)
Exercise (what can I get done in 20 minutes? tomorrow will be hand weights and a quick walk)
Reading (read the parts of Elrod's book that I skipped over :)
Scribing (I think I'll use this blog for scribing)
Time I'll be up tomorrow - 5:30 AM
Here's the quote that spoke to me the most from Elrod's materials - "Be grateful for all that you have, accepting of all that you don't, and actively create all that you want."
I like it!
Let's see what this 30 day challenge does for me.
Starting tomorrow I'll be attempting his 30 day transformation challenge. The first step was to do an assessment of where you are in all areas of your life. The 30 day challenge includes getting up 1 hour earlier than usual and in that hour doing a series of activities geared toward increasing energy and productivity for the day.
Here's how I'll execute based on the prescribed activities -
Meditation (headspace app)
Affirmations (I'll use the sample ones from the book to start)
Visualization (a vision board?)
Exercise (what can I get done in 20 minutes? tomorrow will be hand weights and a quick walk)
Reading (read the parts of Elrod's book that I skipped over :)
Scribing (I think I'll use this blog for scribing)
Time I'll be up tomorrow - 5:30 AM
Here's the quote that spoke to me the most from Elrod's materials - "Be grateful for all that you have, accepting of all that you don't, and actively create all that you want."
I like it!
Let's see what this 30 day challenge does for me.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
August Challenges
How did it get to be August. 7 months of 2016 down 5 to go. One of my challenges has always been my desire to be a regular excersizer because I know how good it makes me feel but I have a very hard time actually doing it.
August challenge - walk every day. I'll track how I've done by posting here.
So I walked the dog last night. August 2nd done.
Now to get some walking in today ...
August challenge - walk every day. I'll track how I've done by posting here.
So I walked the dog last night. August 2nd done.
Now to get some walking in today ...
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
The Legend of the Mix Tape
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| The Goldbergs on ABC is, IMO, one of the best shows out there right now. The episode where Adam, the main character, makes his girlfriend a mix tape to express his love for her is touching and just so classic. |
Lucky me, I was the recipient of a mix tape from the love of my life. When it was presented to me I didn't yet know he was the love of my life but I do now. 1995 seems like yesterday and forever ago all at the same time.
In 1995 I was a single mom juggling work, my little one and trying to have a little fun here and there. Enter Sean English. We met in a bar, I gave him my work phone number (that's what you did in those days, what if he was a stalker? I didn't want him to have my home number!).
The day he called I was not at work and he thought I was blowing him off. It was a nice surprise to get back to work and have a message from him.
After a few dates he came to pick me up at work and take me to lunch. He brought with him the mix tape. And some flowers, but what I most remember is the mix tape.
In 1995 I was a single mom juggling work, my little one and trying to have a little fun here and there. Enter Sean English. We met in a bar, I gave him my work phone number (that's what you did in those days, what if he was a stalker? I didn't want him to have my home number!).
The day he called I was not at work and he thought I was blowing him off. It was a nice surprise to get back to work and have a message from him.
After a few dates he came to pick me up at work and take me to lunch. He brought with him the mix tape. And some flowers, but what I most remember is the mix tape.
Song list:
Here's Where The Story Ends - The Sundays
Close To Me - The Cure
Dreams - The Cranberries
Here Comes My Girl - Tom Petty
Possession - Sarah Mclachlan
What's The Matter Here - 10,000 Maniacs
She's Got A Way - Billy Joel
Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith
Shiny Happy People - R.E.M.
Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2
Take It Easy On Yourself - Eion Woods
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Happy Anniversary!
Here's my song for you - https://youtu.be/4BQMkg5T9U8
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| June 14th 1997 |
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| 2016 |
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| Our 3 |
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