John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

November 18, 2013 - Issue 252    

 

YOUR DAY BEGINS AT NIGHT

 

This is a continuation on a series on Sleep 

   
Dear ,

 

Welcome to Issue 252.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. 

 

Please feel free to forward "Marvelous Mondays" to others who will enjoy it.   

Did you miss a previous issue?  Click here to view an Archive.   

 

 

YOUR DAY BEGINS THE NIGHT BEFORE

 

In our last issue I offered tips for the ten golden minutes before going to sleep.

Today I'll offer tips on the twenty golden minutes upon awakening in the morning.

 

Interestingly, the positive qualities of those first twenty minutes are actually determined the night before.

 

TYPICAL THOUGHTS & CONCERNS BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP

Typically we go to sleep with worries and concerns about our life and the lives of others.  

 

Examples would be health problems, unemployment, job insecurity, conflicts, finances, work load, deadlines, difficult bosses, car pools, being on time, car problems, family issues, relationship issues, holiday stress, past due bills, tuition, illness, etc., etc., etc. 

 

THE TWO STEP ACTION PLAN

 

 1) Create a plan at night that gives you something to look forward to in the morning.

 

 2) The plan might include one or more of the following MORNING JOYS:

  • Meditation/Prayer
  • Motivational/Spiritual
  • Reading the comics/crossword puzzles/reading the news  
  • Stretching
  • Yoga
  • Walking
  • Writing/Journaling 
  • Running
  • Lifting Weights
  • Playing a musical instrument or singing
  • Listening to music  
  • Playing with your pet 
  • Quality Time/Hugging your loved ones
  • Calling up a friend
  • Cooking  
  • Going to cafe
  • Coffee 
  • Others...

Exercise 

 

This week I invite you to do the following:  

  1. Create, establish, or list your own habits for your MORNING JOYS.
  2. You may find it easier to establish your regular MORNING JOYS by starting on a weekend when you won't have the concerns of the work week.  
  3. At night pick one or more MORNING JOYS that will jump start your day.

I really look forward to hearing about your MORNING JOYS.  

 

  

 

"Oh what a beautiful morning,
Oh what a beautiful day,
I've got a wonderful feeling,
Everything's going my way."

 

From the musical "Oklahoma",
  "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin"  
by Richard Rodgers, lyric by Oscar Hammerstein II

 

Please click on the video below to hear the song.  

Gordon MacRae - OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING from the film Oklahoma ! (HD)

JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate  areas.  In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement.  John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting.  He is also a life coach.

                   **John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**