Introduction
Even modest daily rituals develop into major patterns and aspirations that provide us with just enough stress can be positive to carry us through the day with a sense of responsibility and well-being. The daily schedule enables us to set the tone for the day, helping us control commitments better rather than being controlled by them. Learners can better focus on what is essential, where to spend time, and, subsequently, boost productivity. This healthy habits exercise selects daily meditation as the preferred habit for the morning routine.
Daily Meditation
There are several insights offered in the reference podcast on early morning best practices by Benjamin Hardy. For instance, Hardy emphasizes that “If you could confront fear for 20 seconds every single day, before you know it, you will be in a different socio-economic and social situation” (Hardy, 2018, 02:06). This quote connects with an inner personal desire to create and be of service to the community. The need to confront fear means that ideas can be translated to action without procrastination. The desire to create relates to a daily routine of allowing the mind to imagine and explore new ideas that can solve several problems our society faces today.
Benefits of Adopting Daily Meditation
Daily mediation as a routine helps create the necessary space and silence for the mind to explore the inner feeling and desires necessary in creation. According to research, being aware can have significant advantages, such as relieving chronic pain, migraines and aiding in the treatment of melancholy and anxiety (Kellen & Saxena, 2020). According to Kellen and Saxena (2020), such routines can assist the individual in breaking free from numerous negative thought habits, improving attention, and increasing drive. The motivation for choosing daily meditation is based on its ease of developing a routine in the morning.
Optimism
On a Likert scale of 1-10, I believe in achieving an eight due to the inner desire to practice meditation. The high confidence is attributed to a personal belief that the best times to meditate are at 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. Most researchers believe that the angle between the earth and the sun is claimed to be 60 degrees (Hunt et al., 2021). According to Hunt et al. (2021), reclining at these periods will harmonize the pituitary and pineal glands, giving the best benefits. In terms of the simplicity of daily meditation, I would select a seven on the Likert scale. The select scale is because although medication requires focus, it is less cumbersome to learn if adequately strategized. The motivation can come from the positive impact of incorporating a daily meditation schedule, including improved quality of life.
Strategy for Incorporation
For more effective implementation of the relatively complex morning routine, the implementation strategy must employ mindset change. Self-reward would also be included as a motivating factor. The trends are monitored in weekly progress that helps establish the emotional connection developed in the routine. The routines in the weekly progress are recommended in medication.
Overall Experience
The overall experience was good considering that the new habit has improved a personal understanding of healthy living. My mental health has also significantly improved because previous cases of anxiety have significantly reduced. Medication seems to inspire optimism towards the future and cultivates a mindset of commitment. The routine also inculcates a sense of purpose in life. From now on, daily medication will be one of my morning routines.
References
Hardy, B. (Host). (2018). 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8 A.M. (Episode 1591) [Part 2]. In Creating Healthy Daily Habits. BenjaminHardy. Web.
Hunt, C. A., Goodman, R. D., Hilert, A. J., Hurley, W., & Hill, C. E. (2021). A mindfulness-based compassion workshop and pre-session preparation to enhance therapist effectiveness in psychotherapy: A pilot study. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 1-16. Web.
Kellen, M., & Saxena, D. (2020). Calm my headspace: Motivations and barriers for adoption and usage of meditation apps during times of crisis. In Proceedings of The 20th International Conference on Electronic Business (pp. 5-8).