The First Thing You Must Do On Monday Morning
By Claire Diaz-Ortiz { Twitter Inc}
The first step in the morning routine I've developed for myself
(go here to get a free ebook
explaining the process in depth) is all about stepping back
and taking a pause before life comes rushing in on you. And therein lies the
absolute best advice I ever received about what to do first thing each and
every day - and especially on Mondays.
If
there is only one thing you do this Monday morning before beginning your week,
it's this:
Do Nothing.
Yup,
you heard me.
It's
not fancy advice, and it doesn't require a set of instructions, a coach or an
app on hand.
Instead,
it's just a few simple words.
Do nothing.
- Take five minutes -- better yet, take ten. Sit at your desk, on
the porch, or on the floor.
Have tea or coffee in hand (I find finishing a cup
is the perfect timing for a 10 minute pause).
and just sit there.
- Avoid
journaling or reading. Consider listening to peaceful music. And let the
thoughts come
flooding in.
- Remember, the overwhelming point is to - at all costs - clear your
head. So whatever you do,
do nothing.
- But here's a caveat. You may read this and draw inspiration to
turn this into a time for
meditation or prayer. I'd urge you not to.
- I love both practices and rely
on both in my life, but this particular moment of the day is not for
either.
- Instead, a moment of doing nothing should really be just that. Do nothing.
- Prayer and meditation hold their place as well, but this five to ten minute
period is about a
complete reset, and a complete stop.
And, as you'll see, it's
a huge challenge in and of itself.
So go on, try it. Do nothing.
When was the last time you spent 5 minutes doing absolutely
nothing? Could you try it this Monday morning?
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