Embrace Possibility When you’re finding it tough to get up in the mornings …

When you’re finding it tough to get up in the mornings …

consider ...

getting more sleep?

But of course, your hesitancy to start your day is likely more involved than getting more sleep. I've been re-reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (free MIT version) and the following passage struck me:

"In the morning, when you rise unwillingly, let this thought be present: I am rising to the work of a human being. Why then am I dissatisfied if I am going to do the things for which I exist and for which I was brought into this world?" 

As I thought about all the times I didn't want to get out of bed, I realized that it's usually because I had to do something that someone else wanted me to do, and not something that I wanted to or chose to do. Often, when I find myself feeling forced to do something, I try to remind myself that every action I take is one that I have chosen to take on. This recognition gives me the choice to either continue doing what I am doing or to make a change.

I've found this simple reframe as a quick way to compel myself to start the day I've chosen. Of course, there are times when I choose to sleep in as well.

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Robert is the founder of Embrace Possibility and author of The Dreams to Reality Fieldbook. He helps high-performers get to the next level in their professional and personal lives. If you're going through a tough time right now, check out Robert's article on How to Feel Better Right Away and if you're having trouble getting what you want out of life, check out How to Always Achieve Your Goals. More Posts - Website

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