You should split the first hour of your day into three 20-minute pockets of exercise, reflection, and study.
Pocket #1: Move
5:00 a.m. to 5:20 a.m. is when we have to move. This includes doing intense exercise, hydrating ourselves, or breathing deeply. This is because your body has been in a sleep state, and you need to allow your body and mind to wake up fully.
When we exercise first thing in the morning, our cortisol levels decrease. As a result, our dopamine and serotonin levels also increase. These changes elevate our mood and our metabolism. So, we are ready for the day ahead. We will be less stressed throughout the day, and our energy levels will remain higher than if we hadn't exercised.
Pocket #2: Reflect
This pocket is from 5:20 a.m. to 5:40 a.m. You should use this time to reflect on your life. You can reflect either by meditation or writing in your journal. You might also want to spend this time planning your day, praying, or creating a time of personal contemplation, anything that feels natural and involves active reflection.
This step helps us be more aware of ourselves and our mission, vision, and life goals. It ensures we are in alignment with our higher purpose.
Pocket #3: Grow
This pocket should generally occur between 5:40 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. In these 20 minutes, you have to review your life, week, and day goals.
You can read books in your field, listen to audiobooks or podcasts, or engage with an online training course. This time should involve engagement with whatever will help you grow in your respective field.
