As I mentioned in my last issue, I'm writing a new book on using intuition at work. I've been interviewing lots of people with great stories to tell. One thing that struck me was how many of them attributed their success, well-being and abundance to daily rituals.
My book isn't going to be out until next summer. However, I didn't want you to wait until then to discover these great practices. Most began their day with the following habits. Others ended their day with them. Choose what works best for you.
Inspirational Messages
Many mentioned subscribing to various print magazines such as
Daily Word,
Joel Osteen or
The Daily Motivator. Their intention each day was to live, practice and experience the inspirational message in their everyday life.
Three Steps a Day
This is my personal favorite! It combines Law of Attraction, visualization, and intuition with action! For more details go to
Three Steps on my website.
Meditation
This came in all shapes and sizes. For some, it was 10-30 minutes of mindfulness. Others found that taking a walk and simply being present was their form of meditation. Several people mentioned just sitting quietly with a cup of coffee or tea and being at peace.
Setting an Intention
One man said he liked to have a one-word goal for the day. He chose things like "kindness," "understanding," "abundance," "generosity," and "patience."
Consulting Inner Wisdom
Many had a practice that included checking in with their intuition. The most frequently used technique was simply sitting quietly and asking an open-ended question. "What's my right next step?" Or "What should I know (or do) about ___?"
Affirmations and Prayer
Almost everyone spoke about this in one form or another. Some had formal prayers they said every day. Several said they had conversations with "The Universe" or "Divine Intelligence". Others read from the Bible, Koran or other religious text. The use of affirmations was popular. The word affirmation comes from the Latin affirmare, originally meaning "to make steady, strengthen."
Yoga and Movement
Not everyone was a yoga aficionado. Doing simple stretches, dancing or taking the dog for a walk were popular as well. Many liked the ritual of working out at the gym or taking a class. Everyone felt that taking care of their body contributed to their health, wellness, and ease.
We'll be having a discussion about this on my
Facebook page and I'd love to read your thoughts. What's your favorite morning ritual?