367: Start Your Day Renewed: How God’s Mercies (and a little Brain Science) Can Transform Your Entire Day (Thought for the Day #21)

In the last episode, we chatted about getting good sleep. In this one, we'll talk about how your morning time really is the sweet spot for your entire day! Discover the neurological benefits of starting the your day with intention! Learn what top 3 habits will get you headed in the right direction and remember to show grace to yourself for those messy mornings! TakeawaysMornings set the tone for the entire day.The brain resets itself during sleep, cleaning out toxins.Cortisol levels rise in the morning to help alertness.Neuroplasticity allows the brain to change in the morning.First thoughts in the morning can shape the rest of the day.Three morning habits: see the light, hydrate, and pray.Avoid screens first thing in the morning.Grace is available even on messy mornings.Gratitude can lower stress responses in the brain.Transformation comes from resets, not perfection.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Morning Mindset10:35 Three Morning Habits for a Fresh Start20:49 Grace for Messy Mornings26:47 Recap and Closing Thoughts🔹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your FREE 1-page affirmation sheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to accompany this series! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/67dd072cfb08/30-thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔹 NEW! Get the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of the affirmations to help rewire your brain with truth! Patreon.com/choose2think💡🔹 FREE GRATITUDE WHEEL printable https://mailchi.mp/a8870c773e36/gratitude-wheelCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:*NEW RELEASE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickleball Passion A Marriage Devotional: 21 Days to a Stronger Connection on and off the Court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/48wnvaV*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK 365-DAY DEVOTIONAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1*⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3WvinNDEMAIL: [email protected] ⁠⁠PODCAST WEBSITE: www.choose2thinkpodcast.comMINISTRY WEBSITE:⁠⁠ www.choose2think.coYOUTUBE:⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ ⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠: www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/*When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-d-lydon/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CHOOSE 2 THINK MINISTRIES AND PODCAST HERE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON: Patreon.com/Choose2Think