This weekend, I finished reading Mosaic: Pieces of my life so far by Amy Grant. If you have time, Mosaic is an inspirational read.

One take-away: Grant says she begins her day by going outside, whatever the weather, and says (out loud) “This is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad in it.” She says it multiple times with emphasis on different syllables as a way to wake up consciously and begin the day. I want to add to that: “What will I make of this day? This day is full of possibility.”

Morning is really my best time (that is, once I’m awake). I feel like each day is a new opportunity to start over. It has an energy to it and if I work it right, I can tap into it.

Last weekend, I read Monday Morning Choices. It’s a quick read. I read it over a couple sessions on the treadmill. The ideas were those that I’d encountered in other texts, but it’s nice to have them all in one place. It’s good information for someone who is beginning their career (or for someone who might have made some inappropriate ethical decisions (ala Enron)) and how important it is to have integrity and take personal responsibility. I might consider it for a graduation gift. It reminded me to check in every Monday morning to focus myself on the things that I’ve defined as important.

One of the other things that I’ve been doing to get my day started off right is to listen to the Morning Coach podcast. JB Glossinger does a live conference call during the week at 7:45 ET; however, I just don’t have the time to spare before I’m in the car, so I listen to the podcast. Usually the most recent episode is posted before I leave for work so I can just sync it and listen in the car; although, lately there has been a little delay (e.g. the one for today is not posted yet). I’m sure they’ll get the kinks worked out, so give it a try if you need a little something to start your day off right. I’m not really into the talks on the weekends, but I recommend the M-F talks by JB. Topics include Energy, Spirituality, and Abundance.

Other than a good strong cup of coffee or tea, how do you get your day off on the right track?