Today, a brand new gift of 24 hours.
A fresh slate to start anew.
Myriad possibilities, new potential,
so many little things we can change.
Beginnings – a new morning
a fresh cup of coffee
maybe the same old breakfast,
but maybe some new thoughts and deeds?
Put them together and you get a new beginning.
Do it often enough and you get to change your life.
What will you begin today?
I’m starting today with a new ritual. Coffee + reading – no looking at the phone the minute I get up.
Today also marks the beginning of my 2017 planning – I’ll be choosing a focus word for the year, decoding the year, and planning the one ahead.
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I would start working on my social skills in 2017 because I need it. Inspiring post 🙂
That’s an interesting goal! All the best – may 2017 be a more socially active year for you!
beautiful! ♥ I downloaded the “workbook” and I am looking forward to reflecting. Thank you for the inspiration!
Thanks Vidya. I hope you find it helpful! I’d love to hear what you think about it. 🙂
I’m in the midst of developing a morning routine. So far there’s tea and poetry and the phone far, far away. 😉
Tea and poetry sounds divine!! And the phone far far away sounds perfect! 😉
This is a great mantra. 🙂
Thanks! 🙂
Good on you for being intentional about your mornings. My word for 2017 is actually Intention!
That’s a beautiful word! I’ve almost finalized my word too. Just sitting with it for a few more days. 🙂
Hi there, i am facing trouble in downloading the planner- i tried… i have already subscribed to the newsletter.. can you help… really need a planner.. 😀
Hey! Drop me an email and I’ll fix you up. 🙂
You already know how much I love your workbook 🙂 and now after I have begun to use it I love it even more. Every day is a new beginning, you just need to look at it that way.
I’m so happy to hear that Jai! 🙂
And it’s true, isn’t it? Nothing is forever. We all can start anew!
I must download your workbook. It is always nice to write down things. About 2017, I haven’t given it a thought. I like the habit you’ve chosen though.
It is – writing things really helps us to crystallize our own thought process. 🙂
I am guilty of checking my phone right after waking up. I got the link for the workbook… Will download at home. Thank you for that. You are so organized… I haven’t even thought about the new year goals.
I know, I am too! And I really want to break the habit. I hope you enjoy the workbook – it will help you work out your new year goals too. 😉
All the best for your 2017 goals!!
Thanks!
I also start the day with coffee + reading! I don’t turn the wifi on on my phone until I’ve read for half an hour. I love this interval. I do it every day before work. It helps to not have kids. It’s a moment of peace and non-electronic comfort.
That’s a good tip! I wake up and turn on the wifi on my phone even before I get out of bed. I really need to stop doing that!
Felt like 2017 was a long way from now, boy time flies!I must start planning for it too. Good luck with your goals!
Yes, time sure does fly – even more so when you’re having fun! 😉
Nice goals..Its always better to plan ahead to be prepared for future. All the best to you!
That’s true Deepa! Thank you, and all the best with your planning too!
Very very inspiring post
Glad you found it inspiring!
I need to plan about 2017 too,
very inspiring poem, but I’m probably the 100th person to say that!
All the best with your planning! And praise is always welcome, no matter how many times it’s been said before. 😉
Ha — I’m going to take the evening to think up something and put it into effect tomorrow to best use my 24 hours.
Happy thinking! 😉
That’s a good one. I am going to begin the planning soon. Rather – I am there, just need to list it out 🙂
Great! All the best! 🙂
I think your word for next year is inspire 🙂 you are a legend Shinjini and every word you write is heartwarming .. Need the planner pls mail it to me ?
My morning ritual is taking a deep breath . My mornings have always been rushed and I realised I used to get stressed & my whole day used to go for a toss . Now I ensure I start the day on a happy relaxed note .. It’s really working for me !
And achievement unlocked! 😉 Thank you so much Chandni.
Starting the morning off on a relaxed note is a lovely way to start your day. The stress doesn’t seem all that stressful (or at least not as quickly as it used to!).
PS: check your mailbox 😉
Oh yes, this is something I too have been working on. More of reading books, writing and art, less of looking at the phone. And, it feels so good! It’s refreshing not being a victim to the phone for once. It’s a habit I am developing, which I am sure will help me in the year to come! 🙂
“Victim to the phone” – that actually makes sense! All the best with less screen time…I’m working on it too. So far I’m failing miserably, but I ain’t giving up just yet. 😉
I have to stop looking at my phone the first thing in the morning… I have to learn to prioritise tasks… sigh …. I need to bring in the change… and plan goals for 2017 too
Oh yes, there are days when I can get up only after I have looked at the phone. It’s almost like the thing that jolts me into wakefulness. And I really want to change that.
Damn! you’re already planning ahead? I could do with some inspiration from you, Gypsy lady!
Anytime Sid! 😉
P.S.: I already found my focus work for 2017! 😀
How truly said. Carrying the baggage of the past is the worst baggage that one can carry and spoil the present.
Absolutely true, Anindya!
Coffee + reading – no looking at the phone the minute I get up. – Perfecto..Trying to do this myself
It’s so hard though! Practice will get us there, I’m sure!
🙂
I just love your article. This article is really so motivating to start new habits.