Win the Morning – Reclaim the Afternoon
Beginnings don’t always determine endings. You win the morning by setting clear intentions. But good intentions get lost by afternoon.
I live by intention in the morning. By the afternoon I’m doing the next pressing thing. I choose how to show up while I’m in the shower. By 2 p.m., my best self is taking a nap.
Begin by winning the morning.
5 Ways to Win the Morning:
Mornings are for choosing how to show up.
Afternoons are for facing what showed up.
Own the morning, before the day owns you.
- Decide your mood. Will you show up curious, bold, kind, focused?
- Choose your focus. What matters more than urgent noise?
- Build momentum. Fuel energy by earning one win before 10 a.m.
- Do the hard stuff first. Read: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy.
- Avoid electronics the first hour of the day.
4 Ways to Win the Afternoon:
You own the day in the morning, by afternoon the day owns you. Discipline fades. Focus scatters. Energy dips.
Spend energy in the morning. Replenish it in the afternoon.
- Choose one thing. Pause in the middle of your day to notice if you slipped into reactive habits. Pro tip: What meaningful thing will I accomplish this afternoon?
- Move more. Set an alarm every 40 minutes to remind yourself to get up!
- Eat healthy snacks. Drink water. Habit tip: Drink water every time you use the restroom.
- Practice drive-by encouragement. Send a short email. Make a quick call. Notice something good. Express gratitude. Encouragement fuels your own energy, too.
Lift yourself by choosing wins.
What does it mean for you to win the morning? The afternoon?
