Mindfulness & Happiness

Make the Most of your Morning

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Wake up well and start your day with intention
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A good day starts with a good morning—and waking up the body and mind is all about simple rituals and practices that kickstart positivity and creativity. This collection will help you make the most of your mornings, with tips for better routines as well as titles that offer a thoughtful morning read.

Make the Most of your Morning

Wake up well and start your day with intention
A Handbook for New Stoics
A Handbook for New Stoics
Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez
How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control
24 min
4.6
My Morning Routine
My Morning Routine
Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander
How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired
27 min
4.1
The Miracle Morning
The Miracle Morning
Hal Elrod
The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8 A.M.)
20 min
4.5
The 5 AM Club
The 5 AM Club
Robin Sharma
Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
22 min
4.5
The Happiness Project
The Happiness Project
Gretchen Rubin
Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
23 min
4.3
Optimize Your Day: Daniel Pink
Optimize Your Day: Daniel Pink
Timing is everything, but did you know that each day has its own unique rhythms that you can optimize? In this episode, you’ll discover your hidden daily patterns that you can harness to boost your productivity. You'll hear from bestselling author Daniel Pink, who shares his insights on exercise, morning routines, and the truth behind the “peak, trough, recovery” cycle—giving you the tools you need to optimize each day.
8 min
4.7
The Achievement Habit
The Achievement Habit
Bernard Roth
Stop Wishing, Start Doing, and Take Command of Your Life
13 min
4.1
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast
Laura Vanderkam
And Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and Home
25 min
4.3
Start Your Morning with Intention: Benjamin Spall
Start Your Morning with Intention: Benjamin Spall
Think about your typical morning. Does the way that you start your day set you up for success? As you’ll hear in this episode with author of My Morning Routine Benjamin Spall, a successful morning looks very different for everyone. The key to finding your best morning routine, however, is in going about it with intention. Check out this episode to learn the best way to make positive changes, as well as 2 key habits that consistently help to set the tone for a great morning.
9 min
4.5
Tiny Habits
Tiny Habits
BJ Fogg
The Small Changes That Change Everything
21 min
4.6
Start Where You Are
Start Where You Are
Pema Chödrön
A Guide to Compassionate Living
16 min
4.4
Rituals Not Routines: Brooke McAlary
Rituals Not Routines: Brooke McAlary
When you're stressed or overworked, how can you find the time for quiet and reflection? Counter to a lot of conventional wisdom, the key isn't in routines, but in embracing rituals. In this episode you'll hear from Destination Simple author Brooke McAlary on how to elevate daily actions into rituals that can bring you focus, more emotional balance, and recharge you.
8 min
4.6
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