Do you ever wake up and immediately feel like you're already behind?
For years, I rushed into my days without giving my brain any time to catch up. I learned that getting your body ready for the day isn't enough. Your brain needs preparation, too.
In this episode, I share the simple morning routine I've been practicing for years: Morning Pages. It's a practice inspired by Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way that gives you time to sit quietly, let your thoughts come out, and clear some of the mental clutter before you begin your day.
You don't have to start with an hour or even three full pages. I encourage you to start with what feels ridiculously easy, even if that's just 10 minutes. When something feels easy to your brain, you're much more likely to actually do it.
I also share a beautiful piece from my friend Janet Archer about the rush we create in our own lives and the practice of remembering, "there is no better there than here."
Because sometimes we're so busy trying to get somewhere else that we miss where we actually are.
If you're feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, I hope this episode gives you permission to slow down and begin your day differently.
Enjoy the show!
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What You'll Learn From This Episode
Why your brain may need preparation before you begin your day
How Morning Pages can help clear mental clutter
Why starting with a ridiculously easy habit makes it easier to follow through
How slowing down can change the way you experience your day
Why rushing can keep you from being fully present
How inspirational reading can support a calmer, more intentional morning
Why "there is no better there than here" can help you practice being present
How slowing down can be an act of kindness toward yourself