A Toolkit for Creating the Perfect Morning Routine

About this episode

<p>In this episode, we’re discussing morning routines.</p><p>This episode is very tactical and covers 5 simple but essential components of a perfect morning routine.</p><p>I’m really glad that you’re taking this topic seriously because every successful person you admire is serious about their mornings.</p><p>I sure am.</p><p>How you set up your day is typically how it ends up.</p><p>I love my morning routine so much that I call it the Million Dollar Morning, because it makes me feel like a million bucks for the rest of my day – and it creates a level of discipline in my life that helps me make millions of dollars too.</p><p>But let me be clear: I am not naturally a morning person.</p><p>And if that’s been your excuse, my mission is to change your mind.</p><p>If you already have a morning routine, listen to this episode to take it up a notch.</p><p>Xo Mel </p><p> </p><p>Sign up today for my free 5-day <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/wakeup" target="_blank">Wake Up Challenge</a> so you can start your own Million Dollar Morning routine tomorrow. </p><p> </p><p>Once you finish listening,  be sure to check out the episode <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1-hack-for-being-more-productive-tomorrow/id1646101002?i=1000598171378" target="_blank">“The #1 Hack for Being More Productive Tomorrow”</a> to learn why your morning routine begins the night before.</p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><p><br /><br /> </p><ul><li>2:45: What is behavioral activation and how can it help you?</li><li>4:50: How the first decision of your day is like the lead domino in a run.</li><li>7:30: Feeling bad about your morning routine? Don’t. Here’s mine.</li><li>8:20: Let’s talk about procrastination in the morning.</li><li>12:10: I can relate if the heaviness of the morning overwhelms you.</li><li>14:30: Morning routines are boring.</li><li>16:30: Rule #1 of your brand new rockstar morning routine.</li><li>17:10: Using The 5 Second Rule in your morning routine.</li><li>21:05: The biggest and best question to ask yourself about getting up.</li><li>23:00: Snooze Button Blues: the science behind why you shouldn’t snooze.</li><li>26:20: The pep talk you need: what your alarm really means.</li><li>27:00: Rule #2 will train you to start cleaning up life’s messes right off the bat.</li><li>29:45: Rule #3 is my favorite simple habit that reminds me I’m a winner.</li><li>34:00: Are you making this mistake in the bedroom?</li><li>36:10: Rule #4 requires only 10 minutes to make a difference to your health.</li><li>37:00: Do this in the morning and you’ll sleep better at night.</li><li>38:00: Rule #5 The science-backed secret to making progress every day.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-40" target="_blank">www.melrobbins.com/podcast</a> for additional resources to help you go deeper.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>