This document summarizes key points from the book "The Miracle Morning" about establishing a daily morning routine for self-development. It discusses the 6 steps or "Life SAVERS" for the routine: Silence, Affirmation, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing/Journaling. For each step, details and examples are provided about how to incorporate the step into a morning routine in order to improve focus, set goals, and boost personal growth and development. The routine is meant to be done in the first 60 minutes of the morning before the normal wake up time.

1. THE MIRACLE MORNING Issue 2
The
Miracle
Morning
Issue Date
8/8/16 IN THIS ISSUE
Recently I was given this book to
add to the list of books that I need to read.
From the onset I was intrigued by the
simplicity of Hal’s ideas, and the immediate
impact it had on me. I wanted to share a few
key points of this simple way of dedicating
time for self-development. It all starts before
8 am! The development follows 6 steps
which he call Life SAVERS. I will go through
the Life SAVERS and provide details of what
they mean.
The first steps to having your
miracle morning is to wake up when the
alarm clock goes off. The challenge is to plan
the night before to wake up at least 1 hour
prior to your normal wake up time.2 hours or
more is preferred to give yourself time for
self-development. So how do you wake up 2
hours earlier than normal at around 5am? Hal
has 5 steps he call “snooze proof.”
Step 1: Set Your Attentions Before
Bed: “Typically, your first thought in the
morning is of your last thought before you
fell asleep. For example: If, as you were
falling asleep, you were anticipating waking
up early to leave for a vacation in the
morning, then as soon as the alarm clock
goes off, you open your eyes with
enthusiasm for the day. On the other hand,
if your last thought before bed was
something like, “Oh man, I can’t believe I
have to get up in six hours!” then your first
thought when the alarm clock goes off is
likely to be something along the lines of, “Oh
my gosh, it’s already been six hours!” So,
decide every night to create a positive
expectation for when you wake up in the
morning.”
Step 2: Keep Your Alarm Clock
Across The Room: Keep your alarm clock
across the room, so it forces you to get out of
bed and engage your body in movement.
Motion creates energy, so when you get up it
helps you wake up. This will instantly take
your Wake Up Motivation Level from being
at a WUML1, to a WUML2 or WUML3.
However, you’ll still likely be feeling more
sleepy than not. So…
Step 3: Brush Your Teeth: Go
directly from turning off your alarm clock to
brushing your teeth. As you’re brushing your
teeth, keep repeating the mantra “In five
minutes, I’ll be awake!” over and over in your
head.
#TMM
Written by yo’ pal Hal, the miracle morning is a great
guide to self-development
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Taking Life Head On
This is another one of Hal’s inspirational tools.
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My Miracle Morning
By Esmond Burke

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Sample Vision
Board
Step 4: Drink Water ASAP (Hydrate
Yourself): Go get a glass of water (or you can
do what I do, and fill it up the night before so
it’s already there in the morning), and drink it
as fast as is comfortable for you. The
objective is to rehydrate your body and mind,
which were deprived from water during the
hours that you slept, as fast as possible.
When you are dehydrated—you feel tired.
Step 5: Get Dressed (Or) Showered: The
fourth step has two options: Option #1 is to
get dressed in your exercise clothes for The
Miracle Morning®, and option #2 is to jump
in the shower. Personally, I like to just
change into my exercise clothes, since I’m
going to probably need a shower afterward
anyway, but a lot of people prefer the
morning showers because it helps wake
them up and gives you a “fresh” start to the
day. It’s really whichever you prefer.
Once you are awake then get ready to take
time to develop yourself. The next 60
minutes will be spent changing your life.
LIFE S.A.V.E.R.S
S: Silence
A: Affirmation
V: Visualization
E: Exercise
R: Reading
S: Scribing/Journaling
Life S.A.V.E.R.S Detailed By Esmond Burke
S: Silence allows you to dismiss thoughts and clear your head. Silence can be
done with meditation, prayers or simply focusing on breathing (which is what
I do). I empower silence by repeating aspirational words. The suggested
amount for silence is 5mins but the time spent is up to you.
A: Affirmation is a tool that keeps you focused on your goal. It should be
done every day with your miracle morning. Affirmation should be written to
reflect your overall goals in life. Here is a sample affirmation: I will no longer
settle for less than the levels of success and fulfillment that I am truly capable
of, and deserve. In fact, I have a responsibility to live my life to the fullest and
achieve my goals in order to set an example for those around me. To create
the life I want, I can’t wait for someday-or some year in the future. NOW is
my time. Take time to write your affirmations.
V: Create a vision board with words and pictures that reflect your goals.
Visualize being at that place & the feelings that you have associated with it.
Doing this transforms a desire/goal/dream that may currently be “cloaked in
fear,” as Hal describes, into a real possibility & helps you break through that
fear & propel you forward toward achieving that goal. After you’ve visualized
the end result, then visualize the DAILY action that you must take to make
your vision a reality.
E: Morning exercise gets more blood flow & oxygen to your brain & gets you
in a peak mental, emotional, & physical state to tackle your day. My morning
exercise of choice is yoga, but you can do anything that floats your boat!
Remember, this does not have to be a long hard work out. Hal says that even
just 1 minute of jumping jacks can have significant benefits for your brain.
R: Reading personal developmental materials each morning is something
that I strive to do! Hal suggests a few minutes of reading (something non-
fiction for self-growth) each morning. Podcasts & audiobooks are great,
because you can listen to them while you do another activity, like cooking
breakfast, or getting ready. However, there is something to be said about
reading an actual book. Even if it’s just a few pages each day, that practice
compounds & eventually gives you a wealth of knowledge you wouldn’t
have otherwise had!
S: Scribing or Journaling is endorsed by the majority of personal
development experts who say that the act of writing has a major effect on
us. Hal suggests a journal called the “Five Minute Journal,” which has a
section for morning journaling & evening journaling. The morning journal
includes writing down 3 things you’re grateful for, 3 things that would make
today great, & 1 daily affirmation that you’re committed to doing/practicing
that day. The evening journal includes writing down 3 awesome things that
happened that day (can be super simple things!) & writing how you could
have made that day better.
For more info, get your hands on The Miracle Morning!