20-20-20 A 14 Day Morning Routine
For anyone who has been having sleep problems and you need to make BIG decisions in your life. Created by a professional psychotherapist, Monique M Thompson LPC, LPC-S. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an appropriate exercise prescription. If you experience any pain or difficulty with these exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider.
For anyone who has been having sleep problems and you need to make BIG decisions in your life. Created by a professional psychotherapist, Monique M Thompson LPC, LPC-S. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition or to replace your healthcare professional. Consult with your healthcare professional to design an appropriate exercise prescription. If you experience any pain or difficulty with these exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider.
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<strong>20</strong>/<strong>20</strong>/<strong>20</strong><br />
<strong>Morning</strong> <strong>Routine</strong><br />
A REFRESHED<br />
MORNING<br />
You might be feeling like you<br />
simply have lost control<br />
somewhere in your life. After<br />
<strong>14</strong> mornings waking up<br />
refreshed you are likely to<br />
have a sense of renewal and<br />
regain control of those area<br />
where you have some<br />
influence. Get started right<br />
away. Set you morning<br />
routine an hour earlier than<br />
you normally would. Follow<br />
the <strong>20</strong>/<strong>20</strong>/<strong>20</strong> rule. Do <strong>20</strong><br />
minutes each - Exercise <strong>20</strong>,<br />
Mind Exercise <strong>20</strong>, Spirit <strong>20</strong>.<br />
GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY<br />
Do not pass go, do not collect $<strong>20</strong>0. Step out of bed and into your sneakers.<br />
Do <strong>20</strong> minutes of exercise upon waking. This can be whatever exercise you<br />
chose – yoga, cardo, stairs, calisthenics, just pick something.<br />
What counts as Mind Exercise?<br />
How do we exercise the mind? Reading – you can do an audio book or you<br />
can do it the old fashioned way. Pick something that stimulates your<br />
thinking.<br />
Q: Are there recommended materials to read?<br />
A: Yes. The Bible, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, The Seat of The Soul by<br />
Gary Zukav, but really explore and pick selections that motivate and push<br />
you to think. Academic Earth has links to a number of video lectures from<br />
colleges and universities.<br />
“I love those who love me, and those who seek<br />
me find me.” (Proverbs 8:17) NIV<br />
HOW DO I CONNECT SPIRITUALLY?<br />
Use the last <strong>20</strong> minutes to Listen to God. Write down what you think you<br />
understand him to be saying. Ask questions. Listen more. While you are<br />
doing the first <strong>20</strong> minutes of exercise open up your heart. While you are<br />
doing the second <strong>20</strong> minutes of Mind exercise, open up your heart even<br />
more. Then sit for your last <strong>20</strong> minutes and try to hear what God has to say.<br />
KEEP AT IT<br />
Guided Meditation for Anxiety at Bedtime<br />
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When you start your <strong>14</strong> day series, stick with it. If you miss a day, start over<br />
at <strong>Day</strong> 1. Keep trying until you have successfully accomplished feeling<br />
refreshed upon waking for <strong>14</strong> days in a row. If possible, save big decisions<br />
until after your <strong>14</strong> days. But Listen intently to God each morning and do as<br />
He directs. Feel Better. Think Better. Become Healthier.<br />
Questions? Email me counselor@northdallascounselor.com<br />
Monique Thompson, LPC, LPC-S<br />
www.moniquethompsonlpc.com<br />
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