
Most of your reality is not a given. It is shaped by your expectations, beliefs and thoughts you have formed about it. A big chunk of these beliefs and expectations are encoded into habits you integrate in your daily life. Yes, some of these habits are formed unconsciously and can be counter-productive or limiting but conversely, you can consciously form positive habits that will transform and empower your life significantly. 1. Rise Earlier The practical advantages of waking up early are obvious. For example, you gain more time for doing exercise such as walking or cycling. You gain more time to be with yourself to reflect, meditate or, more importantly, carry out the other morning rituals. So rising early can be seen as a foundation for all the other morning rituals. Many, like myself, find that they are more productive in the early hours of the day. Also, various studies have shown that there are many other benefits from waking up an hour or two earlier in the...