30 minutes. Every morning. Change your life.

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30 minutes. Every morning. Change your life.

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Read this post in Hindi - तीस मिनट। हर सुबह। बदलें अपनी ज़िन्दगी।

Do you wish to bring positive changes in your life? Do you aspire to break free of fears, anxiety and stress? If the answer is yes then you are at the right place.

A kind disclaimer though. Expect this exercise to work in its own time and pace. Do not rush the process or give up on it in the first few days. In other words, give this exercise sometime to work it through.

A Tryst With Yourself

Every morning, learn to gift yourself 30 minutes of free time.

Get up. Freshen up. Take your tea/coffee to a quiet corner and sit with yourself. Let your mind find focus on its own.

A soothing beverage is for giving the body a right start for the day. As for the quiet corner, it can be anything that offers tranquillity such as balcony, terrace, swing, sofa, bed etc. Below is a simple distinction of Dos and Don'ts of this process.

30 minutes. Every morning. Change your life.

What to do?

What NOT to do?

Sit with thoughts and a cup of hot tea/coffee

Work out/exercise

Breathe deeply and slowly

Meditation (keep a separate time for meditation)

Stay awake and conscious

Attend phone calls, messages or emails

Listen to the music of your choice or sit in silence

Consume anything sugary

Journal

Think negative or stressed out

Observe the surroundings (nature)

Talking to someone (avoid conversations of any form)

Write Affirmations and Gratitude

Noise or chaos

Smile

Sleep

Do it 30 minutes at least for a week

How do i do it

i like to stay awake late at night but wisdom is to sleep on time and wake up early in the morning (it is okay if we think different here). Morning time is blessed only if you take advantage of it!

i get up and freshen up. Then i take my black coffee, along with some nuts (walnut and almond preferably), either to the balcony or the swing and sit quietly there. Sometimes, it is the dining chair i am sitting on with my legs folded in a comfy position. With each sip, i slowly inhale the peace every morning has to offer. i allow my mind to breathe and settle. i also do a list of Affirmations and Gratitude.

Bottom line: Dedicate yourself to these few minutes so that the rest of the day can work for you.