7 Secrets to Becoming a Morning Person

Running low on motivation? Keep reading for 3 Mindset Hacks that are sure to set the wheels of change in motion on your motor scooter.

I don’t know if it’s just me but one of the seemingly hardest parts of adulting is all of the not sleeping. Being tired all the time sadly seems to be one of the universally accepted parts of adulthood. And, if you’re not a morning person by nature, getting up early can be one of the most agonizing parts of the day.

I should know. I’m one of those people who should absolutely be avoided pre-caffeine in the morning. I cannot think of anything worse than having to speak to another human the first hour that I’m awake. Like, literally-- don’t even look in my direction.

And because snapping at people for doing basic stuff, like breathing, is frowned upon-- I’ve had to figure out a way to make mornings easier for everyone. But mostly for myself. Here are my go-to tips for easing into the morning like sunshine.

Slide out of bed as soon as you wake up

Personally, I like to give myself 20 good minutes to luxuriate before actually getting up and moving so I can recall dreams and the like. But if I don’t want to risk falling back asleep, I will literally slide out of my bed and sit on the floor to think and let myself gradually wake up by sitting upright.

Take a shower

Nothing gets me going and washes away the sleep like a quick splash in the shower, especially if I have to wet my hair. Morning showers are my fave.

Listen to something uplifting or motivational

Feed your mind with positivity instead of mindlessly scrolling the ‘Gram or checking in on everyone else on FB. You can feed your brain while making your bed, in the shower or making the caffeinated beverage of your choice.

Replace your blaring alarm with something more soothing.

I haven’t used an alarm clock to wake me up in quite a few years. But when I did I had a great app called Sleep Cycle, that would wake me up at or before the appointed time when my body was experiencing a lighter sleep so I’d feel more refreshed. The app senses your movements in bed and calculates your sleep cycle accordingly. And my favorite part was the alarm tone was quite soothing.

Add something you enjoy and look forward to in your morning routine.

Whether it’s tip-toeing around your house before everyone else is up, or watching the sunrise with your green juice (ok, coffee), find something to love and look forward to in the morning that makes you excited to toss back the covers and get your day started. One of my fave motivations is breakfast. When I know I’ve got something good to look forward to I’m more excited to get moving in the morning.

No caffeine past 5-6 pm

You’d think this one would be a no brainer. But on more than one occasion I’ve found myself talking myself out of that last cup of yerba mate, or in the summer iced tea. Because the sun is staying up later, it seems more acceptable to have a casual cup of tea later in the evening. Then, the next thing you know, it’s 1 a.m. and I’m wide awake googling flight deals to anywhere but here.

Sleep train yourself to go to bed earlier.

There’s literally no substitute for adequate sleep. It’s like water or vegetables-- without it you’ll die. Like, not right away, of course. But you will start to resemble a sad little wilted flower. Droopy, with all of your best days behind you. Start pushing your bedtime up by 15-30 minutes a night to add time to whatever your standard bedtime is.

Similarly, if you want to get up earlier, try setting your alarm for 15-30 minutes sooner in the morning. It’s really important to keep the same (similar) schedule on the weekends, especially in the beginning so that you can keep up the momentum of early to bed, early to rise.

So, go ahead and put your phone down and get some sleep… goodness knows we could all use more or it.

Are you an early or late riser? Leave a comment here or on social.

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Solitude in our day is powerful. It's a space we can retreat to anytime we need to. And it's especially impactful in the mornings to give us the boost we need to create next level transformations in our life.

Let's Talk About Failure & Why It's A Stepping Stone to Greatness: 3 Motivational Speeches to Listen to Now

Monday has a notoriously bad rap, even for folks who don't clock in or out for anyone but themselves. Chasing a dream seems glamorous, until you fail. On your face. Repeatedly. During these seasons, getting out of bed, making phone calls and just sending a flipping email feels agonizing. It’s like being caught in an endless loop of Ground Hog's Day, which happens to fall on a mysteriously bleary and particularly sucky Monday.

Those are the breaks and what we call symptoms of failure. We allll experience it in some form. Whether you failed to finish a report for work, you blew an important presentation, failure happens. It happens to entrepreneurs, it happens to parents, it happens to all of us at some point. But that doesn't have to define you. Failure can be a launch point-- a gift, even, depending on how you look at it.

If you've failed at anything recently, or just need an extra boost to help you set the tone for your week the following 3-4 videos are for YOU, friend! 

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Want to take back your mornings for greater productivity? Check out my FREE 3-day mini-course The Sacred Art of Being the F*ck Quiet. It's all about creating space and pockets of quiet in your life, starting in the morning-- or wherever you can grab it.

Solitude in our day is powerful. It's a space we can retreat to anytime we need to. And it's especially impactful in the mornings to give us the boost we need to create next level transformations in our life.

Take Action: 3 Mind Hacks to Convince Yourself to Do Anything (And Accomplish Your Goals)

Running low on motivation? Keep reading for 3 Mindset Hacks that are sure to set the wheels of change in motion on your motor scooter.

Identify the first small step and take it. By paring down, let’s say, a long-term goal, complex idea or huge project/assignment. Psych yourself out by saying ‘Well, today all I have to do is this ___ (insert small step). It’s far better than just sitting on your hands pining about the perceived enormity of the task and wasting a bunch of time not doing anything at all. Even if you just tackle a single task everyday, in just one week, you’ll be seven steps ahead of where you were in the beginning.

Give yourself a pep talk. By now we’ve allll heard that affirmations are the rave. And while I have nothing against them, that’s not what we’re talking about here. Affirmations using the words ‘I’ and ‘me’ are great when you need to cheer yourself up, because they speak directly to the ‘self’.

But when it comes to taking action, seeing and referring to yourself in 3rd person is where it’s at. Why? Because it creates a sense of distance between you (self) and Your Name (that cool chick who has her sh*t together). This distance enables you to get some perspective without being too rough on yourself, so that you can come up with solutions and take more action. A quick question I like to ask myself when in need of motivation to get something done is, ‘What would Talia do?’ You know, the future me who is large and in charge, in the position that I want to be in. Yeah, her. And then I follow in her stilettos and I execute. Works every time.

Finally, prioritize your options. Sometimes we let our indecision hold us back from setting our plans in motion. When you have multiple good options, prioritize them. Think about your ideal outcomes and what would you like to see happen. Set your first order of business to-do preference and then settle on your lateral back-up move. Chances are there are multiple decisions you can make, and other choices that will lead you to the same outcome that will be just as satisfying. I call this motivation method the ‘If not this, then that’ plan of action. The point is to get yourself to just do something. Make a move. Just start!

Think of it like this, when you have multiple ways to get to the same goal or outcome, your mind can rest easy that you’ve plotted out a course that’s going to get you what you want, no matter what. And that's just like the universe... it's always working to get you what you want, even as you resist. The possibilities are literally as endless as the galaxy.

Love these 4 videos inspired from our July Self-Care Calendar?✨ All month we’ll be revisiting and working through tiny upgrades to make sure you stay stress free and productive all Summer ‘18.

Ready to get your summertime self-care on? Download and print your free calendar here today. 

Want to live a more high-vibe life? Leave me a comment below or hmu here and let's talk about your path to world domination! Because you can do ANYTHING your put your mind to.