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3 Simple Ways to Start the Day a Winner

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8 years ago

Nov 5, 2016

Drew Drake

Image Credit | Joel Brown

The alarm clock startles you, and for a moment, you don’t know where you are. Then you realize that despite feeling like you didn’t sleep a wink last night, it’s time to face the day. Whether you’ve got an important meeting or need to take the kids to school, use these 3 powerful techniques to ensure you start the day with a bang.

1. Jump out of bed immediately

As soon as the alarm rings, immediately jump out of bed. Don’t wait 5 minutes. Don’t idly lay there coming to terms with the new day, get out of bed. As soon as your feet touch the ground, I want you to powerfully swing your arms out whilst looking upwards and howl “WHOOOOO”.
Put all of your energy into it and go through the whole sequence three times.

This simple mind/body technique that I call ‘I Have The Power’ will instantaneously alter your internal state by immediately sending a signal to your brain and nervous system that you are awake, alert, and ready to rock. Just make sure to do it silently if someone is sleeping.

“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” – Benjamin Franklin

2. Take a hot and cold shower

You might be afraid to try this, but once you give it a go the results will speak for themselves. Following your announcement to the world that you are here “WHOOOO”, jump in the shower and turn it up as hot as you can take it for 2 minutes. Don’t scold yourself but make it hot enough so that you have to move the spray to different body parts.

After 2 minutes, turn the shower to maximum cold. I know what you are thinking, why on earth would you ever want to take a cold shower first thing in the morning? Here is why. By taking a hot shower, immediately followed by a cold shower, you will literally jump start your nervous system in such a powerful way that it will oscillate every cell in your body.

Not only will it thoroughly wake you up and improve circulation, it will stimulate your lymph; an internal sewer system responsible for pulling waste away from your cells. It’s like jump starting a dead car battery, cleaning out the air filter, and injecting nitrous, all at the same time. You will leave the shower tingling and invigorated with life.

Congratulations, you just super charged your system. Now it’s time for the final part of this wake-up call.

3. Prime yourself

You are going to dedicate 9 minutes to what Tony Robbins calls ‘Priming’. Sit down in a quiet place, close your eyes, and concentrate on this simple 3 stage process:

Stage 1: Gratitude

Spend the first 3 minutes focusing on 3 things that you are extremely grateful for. Dedicate the first minute to something simple such as giving thanks for your legs, or the roof over your head. Now spend the next two minutes being grateful for 2 more things that you hold dear to your heart.

This could be a recent business success, achieving your dietary goals, a financial win, or rekindling an old relationship. Make sure that they really mean something to you, and really step into it. Really give thanks and experience the feelings of gratitude.

Stage 2: Prayer

This isn’t religious at all. It’s ok if you want to make it religious, but for the nonreligious out there, like myself, it’s not necessary to attach a religious connotation. Spend 3 minutes sending positive vibes to 3 people dear to you, dedicating 1 minute to each of them.

Send thoughts of goodwill to family members, friends, even clients. It could even be an enemy if you’re feeling particularly empathetic. Pray for their abundance, good health, material wealth, or that their operation will be a success. Send as many positive well wishes their way as you can.

Stage 3: Visualization

Finally, I want you to think of 3 things that are of high value that you are most committed to achieving. It could be losing 10 pounds by Christmas, completing an important business deal, or rekindling the spark and zest in your marriage.

Devote your attention to 3 things that are precious to you, 3 things you are driven to achieve, and visualize them as already done. Envision yourself as slimmer, healthier, and super sexy. Create a movie in your head where you see the major business deal being a huge success. Walk yourself through the whole process, visually signing the contract and shaking hands.

Use the power of your imagination to chase your ideal partner along the beach. Create every detail in your mind, from the color of their hair to the clothes they are wearing. Make it as holographically real as possible.

Do these ‘three to thrive’, meditation techniques every morning after your shower. Spend 3 minutes on each section for a total of 9 minutes. Or longer if you’re really getting into it.

“To accomplish great things we must first dream, then visualize, then plan… believe… act!” – Alfred A. Montapert

By using the ‘I HAVE THE POWER’ technique, followed by a hot/cold shower, and then spending around 9 minutes harnessing the creative power of your mind to give thanks, love, and positive affirmations, you will have literally primed and wired your nervous system for success.

Within 15 minutes of waking up, your body and mind will be running at maximum velocity. You will be an animated, laser sharp, supreme machine. While the other zombies are putting on their slippers, you’ll be out the door moving mountains.

How do your start your morning out? Please leave your thoughts below!

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Drew Drake

Drew Drake is a lifestyle success writer who dedicates his work towards helping people to wake up from a deep sleep, get themselves out of a rut, follow their hearts to freedom, and fulfill their maximum potential. If you would like to inspire and motivate your audience with articles and blogs that will enlighten, entertain, and help your visitors unleash their best selves, then connect with him via www.lifestylesuccesswriter.com. You can also follow him on twitter at https://twitter.com/LFSuccessWriter.

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How Learning the Skill of Hope Can Change Everything

Hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a state of being and a skill that has profound evidence of helping people achieve success in life

Published

2 weeks ago

Jan 6, 2025

Daniel Bell

Image Credit: Midjourney

Hope isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a state of being and a skill that has profound evidence of helping people achieve success in life.

Wishful thinking, on the other hand, is like having dreams in the sky without a ladder to climb, having a destination without a map, or trying to operate a jet-engine airplane without instructions. It sounds nice but is impossible to realize. You don’t have what you need to make it happen!

What Real Hope Is

Real hope is actionable, practical, and realistic. Better yet, it’s feasible and can be learned.

One popular approach is Hope Theory. This concept is used by colleges to study how hope impacts students’ academic performance. Researchers found that students with high levels of hope achieve better grades and are more likely to graduate compared to those with less hope.

Hope can be broken down into two components:

Pathways – The “how to” of hope. This is where people think of and establish plans for achieving their goals.
Agency – The “I can” of hope. This is the belief that the person can accomplish their goals.

Does Hope Really Work?

According to Webster’s Dictionary, hope as a noun is defined as: “desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment.”

As humans, we are wired to crave fulfillment. We have the ability to envision it and, through hope, make it a reality.

My Experience with Hope

For 13 years, I was a hopeless human. During my time working at a luxury hotel as a front desk agent earning $11.42 per hour, I felt the sting of hopelessness the most.

The regret of feeling my time was being stolen from me lingered every time I clocked in. Eventually, I decided to do something about it.

I gave myself permission to hope for something better. I began establishing pathways to success and regained agency by learning from self-help books and seeking mentorship.

Because I took action toward something I desired, I now feel more hope and joy than I ever felt hopelessness. Hope changed me.

Hope Actually Improves Your Life

Wishful thinking doesn’t work, and false hope is equally ineffective. Real hope, however, is directly tied to success in all areas of life.

Studies show that hopeful people tend to:

Demonstrate better problem-solving skills
Cultivate healthier relationships
Maintain stronger motivation to achieve goals
Exhibit better work ethic
Have a positive outlook on life

These benefits can impact work life, family life, habit-building, mental health, physical health, and spiritual practice. Imagine how much better your life could be by applying real hope to all these areas.

How to Develop the Skill to Hope

As acclaimed French writer Jean Giono wrote in The Man Who Planted Trees:
“There are also times in life when a person has to rush off in pursuit of hopefulness.”

If you are at one of those times, here are ways to develop the skill to hope:

1. Dream Again

To cultivate hope, you need to believe in its possibility. Start by:

Reflecting on what you’re passionate about, your values, and what you want to achieve.
Writing your dreams down, sharing them with someone encouraging, or saying them out loud.
Creating a vision board to make your dreams feel more tangible.

Dreams are the foundation of hope—they give you something meaningful to aspire toward.

2. Create an Environment of Hope

Set Goals: Write down your goals and create a plan to achieve them.
Visualize Success: Use inspirational quotes, photos, or tools like dumbbells or canvases to remind yourself of your goals.
Build a Resource Library: Collect books, eBooks, or audiobooks about hope and success to inspire you.

An environment that fosters hope will keep you motivated, resilient, and focused.

3. Face the Challenges

Don’t avoid challenges—overcoming them builds confidence. Participating in challenging activities, like strategic games, can enhance your problem-solving skills and reinforce hope.

4. Commit to Wisdom

Seek wisdom from those who have achieved what you aspire to. Whether through books, blogs, or social media platforms, learn from their journeys. Wisdom provides the foundation for real, actionable hope.

5. Take Note of Small Wins

Reflecting on past victories can fuel your hope for the future. Ask yourself:

What challenges have I already overcome?
How did I feel when I succeeded?

By remembering those feelings of happiness, relief, or satisfaction, your brain will naturally adopt a more hopeful mindset.

Conclusion

Hope is more than wishful thinking—it’s a powerful skill that can transform your life. By dreaming again, creating a hopeful environment, facing challenges, seeking wisdom, and celebrating small wins, you can develop the real hope necessary for success in all aspects of life.

Let hope guide you toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.

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