Having the right routine allows me to stay positive, enthusiastic, happy, healthy and mentally strong regardless of the outwards environment. It also allows me to pull myself out of a mental slump from time to time.
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Over the 6/7 years of running a business there have been huge ups, but also some huge downs.
"Owing hundreds of thousands of pounds, employees stealing from the business and being unable to make payroll to name a few."
Early on, it became clear that if I didn’t find a way to mentally deal with the problems I faced daily then I’d have no chance and would just crumble. Regardless of your situation I think it’s super important to look after yourself mentally because no one else can.
I’d spend from 6am - 10pm either working or travelling to work. Weekends weren’t much different. Doing this for multiple years in a row starts to take its toll on your energy and enthusiasm if you aren't careful.
Other than a week's working holiday once a year, I have very little social life that some people use to ‘switch off’. Even if I have time off, I couldn't switch off because it’s still there.
"The best thing I’ve learned to do is follow a routine that makes life far more enjoyable regardless of what’s happening."
The following routines allowed this:
Morning: (This has changed a few times - find something that works for you).
I wake up (don't look at socials) and read for 1 - 2 hours.
I take 10 minutes to meditate to clear my head (not very good at this but trying).
I then use my success planner I developed to write down the following:
Evening:
4/5 times a week I will workout for an hour
Visualise myself living my goals while falling asleep
Finally become aware of your thoughts and make sure you aren’t always thinking negatively.
Book / app recommendation to help
Calm app - mediation app that is useful to help relaxation or calming your mind down if you are worried or thinking about something
Book - Anthony Robbins Awaken the Giant Within. It’s my favourite book and talks a lot about the psychology of becoming successful
There's still a lot of room for me to improve, but this definitely helps me move closer to being a high performing person.
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