So we're right in the midst of the fall season.

And what I find is during this time of year,

there's a lot more self-reflection that takes place.

Because the sky is greyer and the weather is colder,

we end up spending a lot more time indoors.

That means, spending a lot more time

by ourselves, with ourselves,

and having to face our own inner thoughts and emotions.

And what better way to spend that time by yourself

than to really get connected and centred with yourself?

With who you truly are.

If you’re someone that really wants to eventually go after your dreams

and do what it is that you feel is right for you,

you really need to get connected to who you are.

You may think on the outside you know what that person is or who that person is,

but you don’t really know everything until you start to gaze inwards and really dig deep.

So if you're someone who has a regular schedule,

you're probably getting up in the morning, rushing out the door, heading to the office.

In order to have a truly successful and productive day,

we need to set aside time, each and every morning,

to get in touch with ourselves.

And that is what I call a morning ritual.

So for me, a morning ritual involves

doing a mini yoga session, plus a mini meditation session

and from there, setting an affirmation or intention

stating it out loud, for how I want my day to go.

So I may say something like,

"I'm looking forward to having a positive, productive and calm day

where I'm consistently connected to my inner self."

The point is, to have a ritual where you are taking care of you.

Before you need to take care of anyone else or anything else.

What a morning routine really helps you to do

is it really guides your actions.

It makes you become more deliberate and calm with what it is that you're faced to do.

It'll guide the way you work, the way you think, the way you act,

all throughout the day.

Honestly, I know this works,

because I had a life where I never used to do anything like this.

I never took the time to look after myself in the mornings,

and as a result, my days were constantly

all about staying above water.

A lot of people think that a morning ritual means you have to spend an hour of your time doing yoga,

or an hour meditation.

But honestly, it doesn't take that much time.

You don't need to spend more than 10 or 15 minutes.

So you can start to ask yourself

What are 1 or 2 non-negotiable things, activities, that I can do

each and every morning where I will be more calm, relaxed and productive?

Make sure that whatever it is you choose to do each and everyday

that it helps you to get aligned.

It helps you to get connected.

It helps you to guide your day and how you're going to be.

So I hope this was helpful to you.

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If you have friends who are struggling to go through their days,

maybe this will help them.

And, I'd also love to hear from you.

If you have a morning ritual or morning routine that you follow and you know works for you

then please tell me about it in the comments below.

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I'll upload my next video next Wednesday.

All right, stay strong, stay positive and I'll see you next week!

Bye!