23/07/2013
I found this article on LinkedIn and sharing with u...
I recently urged you to hack your morning routine so that it works best for you.
The first step in the morning routine I've developed for myself is all about stepping back and taking a pause before life comes rushing in on you. And therein lies the absolute best advice I ever received about what to do first thing each and every day - and especially on Mondays.
If there is only one thing you do this Monday morning before beginning your week, it's this:
Do Nothing.
Yup, you heard me.
It's not fancy advice, and it doesn't require a set of instructions, a coach or an app on hand.
Instead, it's just a few simple words.
Do nothing.
Take five minutes -- better yet, take ten. Sit at your desk, on the porch, or on the floor. Have tea or coffee in hand (I find finishing a cup is the perfect timing for a 10 minute pause). And just sit there. Avoid journaling or reading. Consider listening to peaceful music. And let the thoughts come flooding in.
Remember, the overwhelming point is to - at all costs - clear your head. So whatever you do, do nothing.
But here's a caveat. You may read this and draw inspiration to turn this into a time for meditation or prayer. I'd urge you not to. I love both practices and rely on both in my life, but this particular moment of the day is not for either. Instead, a moment of doing nothing should really be just that. Do nothing. Prayer and meditation hold their place as well, but this five to ten minute period is about a complete reset, and a complete stop. And, as you'll see, it's a huge challenge in and of itself.
So go on, try it. Do nothing.
When was the last time you spent 5 minutes doing absolutely nothing? Could you try it this Monday morning?
