But what you don’t hear- and what I’m sure (if you’re like me, anyway) you THINK in your head- is that these routines require WAY too much work! And an unrealistic amount of sleep sacrifice. There are dozens of articles on Forbes, Inc, Money Magazine, MindBodyGreen, and the list goes on- and on and on.

I’m sure you’ve heard this MANY times. You’ve seen it on tv- on mid-morning talk shows like Oprah and Ellen, Dr Phil and Dr Oz, or maybe even on Good Morning America. That’s what they say, right? It’s the little things in life that mean the most. So gift yourself this one little thing: just five minutes each morning. We’re exchanging a positive thought for our usual negative thought (feeling exhausted or needing just a few more minutes of sleep, for example)- and we’re grabbing this positive thought right out of bed. That in itself is super powerful because it sets the tone for our entire day.Meditation can be beneficial at any hour of the day, but there are undeniable benefits of a short morning meditation becoming as ingrained in your routine as a cup of joe. Mornings can be the best time of day to incorporate meditation because of their quiet nature, whereas afternoons are more likely to be hectic with ever-changing to-do lists. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2023-01-12 03:30:52 Associated-names Howard Books Autocrop_version 0.0.14_books-20220331-0.2 Bookplateleaf 0004 Boxid IA40737723 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier Lccn 2017038630 Ocr tesseract 5.2.0-1-gc42a Ocr_detected_lang en Ocr_detected_lang_conf 1.0000 Ocr_detected_script Latin Ocr_detected_script_conf 0.9182 Ocr_module_version 0.0.18 Ocr_parameters -l eng Old_pallet IA-NS-0001544 Openlibrary_edition When you’re ready, press play on Headspace’s 10-day beginner’s course on mindfulness basics — available with your membership or free trial. Jump into your new practice with the essentials. Then explore hundreds of exercises for sleep, stress, focus, and more. Intro; Dedication; January; January 1: Encouragement; January 2: Faith or Fear?; January 3: Excitement Is Contagious; January 4: The Wisdom to Be Grateful; January 5: Trust for the Future; January 6: Relationships That Matter; January 7: Beyond Worry; January 8: Sparkle; January 9: The Wisdom to Laugh; January 10: Your Attitude of Gratitude; January 11: The Wisdom to Be an Optimist; January 12: The Power of Words; January 13: Proud to Be Here; January 14: Embracing Change; January 15: Sailing through the Storms of Life; January 16: The Way We Look at Our Friends

Incorporating meditation into your morning is not about trying to build a 3-hour morning routine — it’s about quality, ritual, and the motivation to get started. Studies show that we are more likely to make health-minded decisions in the morning before we’ve left the house for the day. If you can get up and work out, or make a nice breakfast, adding a 5-minute morning meditation into the mix is a way to shift your focus from physical to mental. You can almost think of meditation as a morning stretch for your brain. On the other hand, you might enjoy the silence of an unguided meditation where you set the duration of time (it could even be less than 5 minutes) and sit comfortably with your early thoughts. An unguided meditation might include visualization or a body scan, while deeply connecting to the breath. A beautifully designed, 365-day devotional for busy women who want to make time for a few moments with God each day. Be still and know that I am God. - Psalm 46:10 Just a few quiet moments before your busy day begins can center your heart and thoughts on God. This collection of inspiring daily readings, written just for busy women, will help you focus on God in the quiet moments before your day really begins. The 365 daily devotions are arranged by season and lead you on a year-long journey to deepen and strengthen your faith. Each devotion contains a brief message, a passage from scripture, and an encouraging quote to help you start your day in the Word. Now every woman, no matter how busy, can spend five minutes in His presence each morningWhat type of morning meditation should you try? There is no one-size-fits-all to meditation. The Headspace app offers hundreds of options that include everything from deep-breathing techniques and guided walking meditations, to semi-guided and completely unguided meditations. If time is of the essence, meditations can be as short as one minute or as long as a fuller 10-minute or 20-minute morning meditation. PDF / EPUB File Name: Five_Minutes_in_the_Morning_-_Freeman-Smith_LLC.pdf, Five_Minutes_in_the_Morning_-_Freeman-Smith_LLC.epub Don’t think about it, just do it. Take one day at a time. You might not notice the benefits of your meditation practice immediately, unlike the sweat from a workout, but rest assured the subtle shifts in your thoughts, how you perceive and react to events, and newfound sustained energy levels will passively begin to enter your world.