It’s been several years now since I first discovered The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. It was around the same time I started Bullet Journaling. I credit both of those as giving me a way back to myself after I got sucked down the Mommy Rabbit-Hole.
When I first started practicing The Miracle Morning, I was skeptical. How could getting up early and doing all these things before the day even started make any difference in my life? But after a few months (hey, I was a busy mom!) of consistently practicing my Miracle Morning, I noticed a shift in my mindset. I felt more focused, energized, and motivated to tackle the day.
One of the biggest benefits of my Miracle Morning practice has been the sense of control it gives me over my day. By starting my day intentionally, I feel like I am in the driver’s seat rather than just reacting to everything that comes my way.
Here are the six components of my Miracle Morning mindset practice and how they have helped me:
- Silence – I usually use a guided meditation app for this. Headspace or Insight Timer. I have a very busy mind full of a million ideas, so getting quiet like this is always a challenge. I often try to talk myself out of doing it but, making it part of the routine and giving myself permission to do it imperfectly means I get it done most days.
- Affirmations – I will write these in my journal or planner. I tell myself what I most need to hear, but, for me, it has to be believable. It’s helpful for me to have a theme each month as a way to focus my brain on one goal. In January, my theme was abundance, so all my affirmations centered on that. Feburary was passion and March is gratitude. I try to post these on my IG so go over there to check them out.
- Visualization – using my Brainspotting music, I visualize myself overcoming challenges, big and small, personal and professional, and achieving my goals. For example, lately I have been visualizing myself speaking for YouTube videos. Some people say visualizing like this doesn’t work, but it’s been helpful in many ways so far.
- Exercise – What I enjoy most are daily walks with my husband. Hitting the gym for strength training 3 days a week makes me feel like a badass. I love feeling active, fit, and strong! (That was an affirmation I said long before I truly embodied it.)
- Reading – I love to read but usually don’t have much time in the mornings to do this so I save reading for lunch time or bedtime. For busy mornings, a short poem or devotional often does the trick. This book would be great for a short, inspirational morning read.
- Scribing (journaling) – I used to journal all the time as a kid, but somewhere along the way I stopped making time for it. Thanks to bullet journaling, I got back into it and haven’t looked back since. I journal every. single. day. even if it’s just a few lines. It’s my #1 non-negotiable on this list.
The Miracle Morning has become a non-negotiable part of my daily routine. I’ve seen firsthand the benefits of starting my day intentionally and taking time for self-care. It’s not always easy, but giving myself permission to do it imperfectly has made all the difference. I encourage you to give it a try and see how it can transform your life.
Developing a daily practice like this can be incredibly powerful, if only you could just find the time. It could help you rewire your mindset and embrace news way of thinking about yourself and about motherhood.
If you want a mindset shift but need a plan that includes more structure and accountability, consider enrolling in my online course, “The Motherhood Code: Unlock the Code to a Fulfilling Motherhood Journey,” to gain even more tools for overcoming what’s keeping you from the life you deserve.