The 5-step guide to develop the best inspirational routine

The 5-step guide to develop the best inspirational routineThe 5-step guide to develop the best inspirational routineYou need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. Thats the only thing you should be trying to control.?- ?Elizabeth GilbertWhile you may find it tough to feel inspired each day, its far from impossible. In fact, all it takes is some routine, discipline, and consistency to build a daily life that yields results and happiness. I find that the evening and early morning hours are great for planning and refocusing our priorities. Some of my best ideas, as well as my most productive planning and actions, have taken place in the early morning hours.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreIn fact, the majority of the writing that I did formy first book, The Value of You, occurred during the wintertime. It was a special time Ill never forget.In this vein, I urge you to develop an inspirational routine each morning. It may come through the power of meditation, prayer, genuine heartfelt interaction with those that you love or from your favorite song. It could be a video that plays back the piano recital you played to perfection that brought the house down.It may be the words of this article or a book you find so profound and hold in such high esteem, you get the chills before opening the pages.Develop your routine. Ill show you what works for me and how you can integrate this into your life. Here we goHeres How to Develop YourRoutineGreat are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force?- ?that thoughts rule the world.?- ?Ralph WaldoEmersonMake your routine an everyday thing. As Ive climbed the mountain of productivity over the past several years, I realize that I never want to come down. Th e ascension?- ?the journey?- ?has been a magical ride and it reassures me that all of my progress toward self-actualization, as well as greater harmony and rhythm in living the life of my destiny, has been worth the pain and occasional doubts.Dedicate 10 minutes of contemplation time, ideally, at the beginning of each day. This sets the tone for your day and gets you feeling inspired.Use this time alone in solitude, in a quiet place. Focus your thoughts on positive, stimulative thoughts such as romantic love, sexual love for a partner, girlfriend/boyfriend, wife or husband. Also, music, friendship and envisioning yourself attaining success or fame. Theres tremendous power that comes through dreaming and seeing yourself standing in the winners circle.Get these positive thoughts going and keep them going. Write down these thoughts that come to mind. Keep referring back to them throughout your work day or school day. Think of them when youre out in the social world, during moments of d ifficulty or times of joy. Look at them again before you go to bed at night and reset your mind. Then rest and get read for the new day with excitement, anticipation and a clear mind for fresh, new thoughts.Get up, walk around and revitalize your spirits No matter how hard youre willing to work or how disciplined you are, you will find that you need to recharge and reboot. The best way to do this is to change your setting by changing your perspective. Clear your mind, go run a quick errand, take a brief walk. Then, think about how excited you are to start again.Have high expectations for results, but make sure that your expectations match your attitude and effort. Trust me?- ?this one is last for a reason. To avoid disappointment and letdowns (the exact opposite of sustaining inspiration), dont expect great things if youre not willing to put in the time. Invest your time wisely. Focus, act with confidence and eliminate distractions. This is how you build momentumA Story ToTellAny id ea, plan, or purpose may be placed in the mind through repetition of thought.?- ?NapoleonHillThis is a story I know well. Its the story of my best friend, my brother, Kevin. These days my brother is seen on national television five nights each week on ESPN. Hes a broadcast journalist and celebrity in his own right. Everything he has can be attributed to his natural talents, perseverance, desire, and faith in himself.Kevin worked hard until he reached the pinnacle of his profession. He reached the top because he envisioned himself reaching the top. He dreamed big and thought prodigious, stimulative thoughts. He had the mindset of a winner. But keep in mind, Kevins success did not come overnight.Kevin knew when he was in 8th grade what he wanted to do with his life. He started announcing sports scores over the intercom at our middle school. He did the same thing while in high school. Kevin used his basketball-playing ability to earn an athletic scholarship at the college level, where he attended a school with one of the top Radio TV programs in the United States.After graduation, he embarked on what is now a nearly 20-year career in sports broadcasting. He busted his tail for nine long years at a dezentral television station making meager money. There were moments of doubt, frustration and at times, loneliness. Kevin dreamed of being on national television or working in a big market. But it seemed so far away.He concentrated on getting better each day. He surrounded himself with inspiring thoughts, stories and images of fellow broadcasters who made the big time, as well powerful stories of athletes. He kept going. Kept believing.Finally, his big break came in 2006 when he accepted a job with WCBS radio in New York. Less than one year later, he was working on television for WCBS-TV. And in 2008, he reached the big time he was hired by ESPN. 11 years after graduating college, with a few lean years in between where he thought about quitting or changing professions , Kevin received an offer to work at the worldwide leader of sports.Your JourneyChances are, you will not find success or personal fulfillment in your first job. Few people are blessed with both the talent and foresight to know precisely what they want to do with their lives right after college. Even less people know and possess this ability at a young age. My brother, Kevin, is one of those precious few lads who did know.We all have unique stories to share with the world. Where are you on your journey? Are you going through thedoldrums of doubt and fear? Do you see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel?- ?the end-vision of your goal? And if you do, are you running into road blocks of creativity? What are your mental challenges? What are your emotional battles?Perhaps your path is as open as the Pacific Coast Highway at sunset in Laguna Beach. Maybe its a Midtown Manhattan traffic jam. Its all a state of mind. We need inspiration to help us create the beautiful landscapes of limitless possibility in our mind that serve as the foundation for our magical journeys.You are the creator of your world. When you are safe in the knowledge that you control your worldly destiny, nothing will ever stop you. Those with a winning mindset are never denied. They inspire themselves to achieve great things.Ive got a long, long way to go. Chances are, so do you. The way to cultivate and build momentum?- ?which you can then transform into empowered thought and constructive action is through inspiration?- ?the power of fire that lifts your spirit and brings you unbridled enthusiasm. Be inspired every day.What has become truer for me by the day is the concept that we control our own destiny through the power of our thoughts. We emotionalize our ideas with the power of love, faith and hope. We take these thoughts and envision ourselves doing what we desire. And we put it into a plan and take the action that weve dreamed of. It really is that simple. Do this and you will neve r be denied.There is no shame in any idea, as long as you believe in it and feel it will add value to your life and the lives of others. Dont concern yourself with the ingenuity of your idea. Your race, your cause is the one that speaks to the desires and dreams of your heart. Thats what makes you unique and special.Be inspired. Enjoy this incredible time in your life and take some time for yourself to develop a routine that positions you for fulfillment and productivity. As St.Francis of Asisi once wrote, Start by doing whats necessary then do whats possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible.This article first appeared on Medium. Join my newsletter for emotional intelligence and productivity content Get a FREE Coaching Call to Explore Your Emotional Intelligence, and Learn how to Achieve Your Biggest Goals Check out my Amazon bestseller, The Value of You, which has helped tens of thousands of people develop the game plan for living their best lifeYou might also enjoyNew neu roscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people