Description
Lack of preparation is the main reason people fall off the wagon with their morning routines. Here are three things you should do to prepare for your morning routine so you can be more consistent.
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My Notes
Introduction (0:00-0:32)
- Morning routines can transform productivity and spiritual life
- Speaker has helped thousands of Christians develop routines
- Common issue: People struggle due to lack of preparation
Key Strategies
1. Write Your Plan (0:43-1:52)
- Speaker spent 10 years experimenting with different routines
- Writing down the plan helps combat morning grogginess and confusion
- Uses “POWER” morning routine:
- Prayer
- Organize
- Word
- Exercise
- Reading and writing
- Keeps written copy even after years of practice
2. Prepare Your Space (1:52-3:09)
- Environment shapes habits
- Make the routine easy by preparing the space
- Speaker’s example:
- Keeps Bible, notebook, and books next to designated chair
- Resets space after each morning routine
- Turns Bible to next reading
- Organizes materials for next day
3. Have a Bedtime (3:09-4:06)
- Early bedtime naturally leads to early rising
- Common mistake: Focusing only on wake-up time without considering bedtime
- Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining the routine
- People often fail because they don’t adjust their bedtime
Conclusion (4:06-4:26)
- Free PDF planner available for designing a Christ-honoring routine
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