We dive into how to design the perfect morning routine. We explore how mindfulness, healthy habits and a little bit of planning can set you up for the best day ever.
Show Notes
- 2:05— What do we mean by a “morning routine” and why your own morning routine matters
- 4:35— Getting your mental “auto-pilot” to work for you.
- 5:17— Ian talks about a book 📖 he’s reading titled Make Time by Jake Knapp.
- 6:30— Research into the effects of mindfulness exercises and why adding mindfulness
- 8:35— Why are we talking about a “morning” routine and not a “lunch” or “evening” routine?
- 9:55— Ian shares how his morning routine has changed over time.
- 13:37— Using your morning routine to approach the day “on the offense” instead “on the defense.”
- 16:58— Darren shares his approach to designing his own morning routine and how it changed from his youth to adulthood.
- 21:28— Darren shares a tip 💡 about starting your morning routine the night before.
- 22:35— March outlines his morning routine and shares a tip 💡 about getting enough sunlight during the winter months by using a full-spectrum daylight lamp.
- 24:50— How March tricks himself into staying faithful to his morning exercise routine.
- 27:10— March and Ian talk about the Oura ring’s readiness score helps them start their day.
- 28:45— Ian recommends the website My Morning Routine and talks about how having children affects one’s morning routine.
- 34:55— How small changes or disruptions can wreak havoc on one’s morning routine.
- 39:15 —Ian quizzes March and Darren on statistics about high achievers’ sleep and wake habits.
- 41:58— We share a tip 💡 about “do not disturb” and “daylight” and “bedtime” modes on smartphones.
- 47:35— A tip 💡 for using your wireless router settings to limit screen time for kids.
- 48:50— March shares tips 💡 about doing a body scan meditation in the morning to become aware of stresses that might be affecting him at the start of the day.
- 54:50— Our personal “night before” routines to help start the next day off effectively.
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