Starting the Day Right
April 29, 2018
I was asked by Wendy Dessler of altitudebranding.com a few days ago about my morning routines that was included in her published article, The Morning Routine of Successful Professionals.
I usually wake up very early in the morning because my youngest son with Autism Spectrum Disorder does so. After saying a little prayer, thanking God for another beautiful day, I assist my son to his bathroom and hygiene routines. After I settle him down, I do mine. Then I cook breakfast and prepare the things needed by the entire family for the day. After my eldest and hubby leave the house for school and work respectively, I prepare my youngest to school. After dropping him there, I do unfinished chores and get busy with my writing or business duties while waiting for the laundry to finish or the food to cook until it’s time again to fetch my youngest son in school. Isn’t it obvious that I am good at multitasking? LOL!
Yes, I do it daily for the last four years since Bunso, my seven year old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder, started attending school. My morning routine may be the same in context but always unique depending on Bunso's mood. Sometimes his rigidity in routines can cause unforeseen circumstances that affect his mood or punctuality in school which requires more patience and understanding on my part. Sickness in the family may also hinder in the smooth flow of my morning routines since as a family we don't have a helper to depend on. To keep my sanity intact and avoid being in the state of panic that is very, very tiring, the following are the things that I do to start the day right.
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I prepare the things that my family needs the night before.
It saves time when the apparel, food to eat or cook, and things to bring to work or school are in place for the following day.
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I say a little prayer.
Starting the day with the heart full of gratitude fills the entire day with joy and purpose.
I face the day with a positive mind set.
According to the book, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, "Positive thoughts attract positive things. Negative thoughts attract negative things. What you think you will attract." I am practicing the teachings of The Secret and it gives a great impact on how my day begins and ends.
I never whine over trivial things.
There are circumstances that I can't control. The things I have planned may not happen as I want them to be but there is no reason for me to whine. Based on experience, whining keeps me away from thinking rationally. What I do is to look at the brighter side of the situation, keep going, and be flexible.
I focus on my priorities.
I go for quality versus quantity. I take care of what my family needs over what I have to do for myself first. When they are in their respective schools and work, that's the time when I can focus on my personal goals. In that way, I can cover everything without sacrificing the things that truly matter.
I go for quality versus quantity. I take care of what my family needs over what I have to do for myself first. When they are in their respective schools and work, that's the time when I can focus on my personal goals. In that way, I can cover everything without sacrificing the things that truly matter.
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How about you? How do you start your day?
