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Want to know a tiny habit that can completely change your life? Once that takes almost no time, no energy, and honestly, zero willpower? Here it is: Decide your mood before your feet hit the floor in the morning. It’s that simple! It’s not a magical solution that promises overnight change, but it’s a small action that can create lasting transformation if done consistently.
Setting your intention
Instead of waking up on autopilot and looking at your phone or thinking of all the things you need to do that day, take control of your day and decide what you want to focus on. The best part is that it can be the same intention each day. It could be as simple as, “Today, I choose to focus on all the good things in my life,” or, “Today I choose to show up with confidence and joy.”
As simple as this may sound, your first thought of the day sets your tone. If you decide to create positive energy, you’ll find yourself more energized and focused. You can train your mind to look for the good and over time, it really does create real change in your mood, decisions, and interactions with people.
Staying consistent with your new habit
How can you make this habit stick? You can use habit stacking and pair it with something you do every single day, like turning your alarm off or stretching. Also, keep the intention simple. It can be the same daily intention and one sentence is truly good enough.
Something that helps me to remember to set my intention each morning is to label my alarm with my intention. Right now, it’s about productivity and professionalism.
My challenge to you: Try this habit for a week
I challenge you to try this habit first thing in the morning for the next 7 days. Decide on the sentence you want to focus on and see how it transforms your day. Attach it to something you already do, use a reminder, and keep it simple.
Final thoughts
This habit is small but powerful. A simple, positive thought first thing in the morning can truly set the tone for the rest of your day. It’s easy to dismiss small actions that you don’t think will make a difference, but these tiny habits continue to accumulate, leading to huge changes over time.
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