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When we talk about changing our lives, many of us automatically think of a new job abroad, a sudden stroke of luck, or maybe a spiritual journey to India. We are intimately convinced that if we flee from our environment and from our daily life – you will be able to change your life.
Change Your Life
It would be stupid to think that the changes I have listed do not make any type of difference to us. But often their contribution is much more marginal than we might expect.
Changing what is outside (city, work, etc.) does not necessarily change our lives. If you really want to change your life, you have to start with what’s inside: we have to start with ourselves.
Do you want to change your life?
Change Your Habits
Changing your life means, first of all, changing what we do every single day: our habits.
If you really want to change your life and get different (better) results than what you’ve achieved so far, the first place to start is your habits.
You can define fantastic long-term goals but if you practice habits every day in contrast with these goals, forget to get the slightest change.
So, today I want to introduce you to the “Holy Hour”.
Holy Hour
Basically having a sacred hour means starting your day by spending time on yourself and your personal growth.
It means carving out an hour when nothing and nobody can disturb you. It is a great way to start programming your brain for success. To begin, dedicating some time to activities that are able to have a positive influence on the rest of your day.
The 20-20-20 rule: What to do in your Holy Hour
Physical Activity
20 minutes
It doesn’t matter the type of physical activity you like or what’s your level. Just, as long as you do it.
The options are endless-biking, swimming, gym time, stretching, cardio, or even just spending 20 minutes walking outside. All of these give an amazing way to start your day!
Not only does it help keep you healthy but it also provides you with more energy and time to plan things out for the rest of your day.
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Meditation
20 minutes
Meditation is definitely an amazing tool to start your day with the right foot.
It helps you create a relaxed and focused mindset, getting ready to rock your daily challenges, duties and learning how to manage emotions and stress.
Get in a comfortable seated position, close your eyes and start listening to your breath.
It may sound tricky and weird at first but over time you will feel more comfortable and at ease while doing this.
Be aware of your surroundings, pay attention to what weight you feel, the air you smell, sounds you hear, etc. this is a great way to stay mindful and live in the moment.
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Reading
20 minutes
Once you have trained both your body and mind, I think it is important to nourish your spirit too.
Read a book for at least 20 minutes in the morning right before getting started with your schedule.
This is a quick and easy way to change your life. It will definitely help you feel more refreshed, productive and inspired each day.
I suggest to try and avoid novels and focus on some non-fictional books.
Some great books to start with are:
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life
Or something similar to learn something more about yourself and your life path.
Now Go Change Your Life – Starting Today
That’s it!
We are not used to taking “me time” and that is a big reason that this method works so well. Spending just an hour of your day on yourself and preparing in the morning is so effective.
These are the best steps to take to change your life and live more healthy and efficiently.
I challenge you to try to cut out a “Holy Hour” every morning for the next week. Try it and see how it goes.
How did you feel for the rest of the day?
What was your productivity level?
Did you notice this practice to actually change your life?
I did.
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Remember... no matter what challenges you face,
Take it 1 Day At A Time.
