Morning - Change your day in the first 17 seconds

Oh, this one has been game-changing for me! I've adopted an awesome new wake-up protocol. This manageable practice sets the tone for your day in the first 17 seconds after waking up. It seems (according to The Law of Attraction) that our minds do a reset while we sleep and upon waking, we have the beautiful opportunity to start fresh. The stream of negative thoughts and constant worries has lapsed. During the first few moments of consciousness, we can set an intention, give thanks and start a positive flow before we're even out of bed.

This practice has been incredibly helpful to me. I quickly became aware of how automatically the stressful thoughts from yesterday would reappear and take hold in my mind in the morning. It's not hard to change the cycle...it requires less than a minute of your time and a new set of thoughts. 

How to do it?

So simple.
But...I caution you that it’s not always easy. You might find that you only make it a few seconds before the old, worrisome thoughts worm their way back into your mind. That’s okay...gently start again.

1. When you very first realize that you're awake. Even before you open your eyes. Take a moment to be thankful. Infuse your waking mind with gratitude. Give thanks for the chance to live another day. Thanks for your warm, comfortable bed. Thanks for the coffee that awaits you….
2. Give advanced thanks for all of the blessings coming your way in the 24 hours ahead. The trick is to joyfully welcome the good fortune that is flowing...even before it actually reaches you. 
3. Believe the day is going to be amazing! Picture it unfolding even more perfectly than you can imagine.
4. Hang out in this glorious space for at least 17 seconds. The Law of Attraction gurus believe that it takes 17 seconds for a thought to become a magnet and begin to attract like thoughts.
5. To keep the gratitude flowing, try the late Dr. Wayne Dyer's trick. As you get out of bed, put one foot on the floor and say a silent 'Thank" followed by the other foot and 'You'. Do this every morning and it quickly becomes a fun and helpful habit. 

Below is a recording of Abraham Hicks sharing how to start your day with the 17 second practice. I believe the instructions start at about 7.50 minutes in, but I'd suggest listening to the entire video. 

I'd love to know if you’ve ever tried this exercise. 

If not, please do and report back here:-) 
​I'd love to know what kind of day you have when you start with this practice? 


Thank you for reading. I've reached the halfway mark! This Write 31 Days challenge is much more fun knowing you're following along. 

xo Kristen