EP 135: Is there a right way to start your day?

Yes! There is a right way to start your day. I’m so excited to welcome back to our podcast James Yates! James joined us a few episodes back as we discussed navigating our way in this crazy world, reducing fatigue and preventing burnout (check it out by clicking this link). Today, James joins us for Part Two of our catch-up. I could not help but be compelled to invite James back to continue talking about one of my greatest passions - optimising your health. By optimising your health you can in turn optimise your performance, not just in your business but in any area of your life. James and I will talk routines in business and daily life, pre-bedtime habits and starting your day right. James shares with us amazing tips and hacks that are simple ways to get your days on track. Don’t forget to subscribe and listen in. This episode is full of advice that actually could, and has for me, change your life! We’ll be talking about:  ➡ [0:00] Introduction ➡ [4:04] What’s really exciting is… ➡ [05:13] The 1% shift ➡ [06:32] Knowing the 5 A’s ➡ [12:28] Taking the first step ➡ [13:16] Yes, there is a right way to start your day ➡ [22:40] Be the change we want to see  ➡ [24:05] Blue light 2 hours before bedtime ➡ [24:53] Morning routines ➡ [28:06] Conscious connected breathing ➡ [29:28] Intentions ➡ [33:44] Quick hacks to enhance movement, breath, intentions ➡ [38:29] James’ favourite book ➡ [39:13] James’ favourite quote ➡ [40:49] James’ dream superpower  ➡ [42:23] James’ advice to his past self ➡ [44:29] Final note from James About Our Guests:  James Yates is a high performance coach, speaker and conscious entrepreneur. Specialising in both human optimisation and conscious entrepreneurship, James has worked extensively with a wide range of individuals and corporations to improve and amplify both their personal and professional performance. James believes that to achieve our greatest potential in life requires a multi-faceted approach, with strong investment in our energy, wellbeing, relationships & purpose as the foundation to lead from. Calling on a wide range of practical tools, techniques and bio-hacks that he has developed and utilised over an 18+ year career, James' high impact events, programs, products and retreats are all built on real life experiences that he has tried and tested personally with great effect. With this experience, he developed a company which represents his life’s mission; Reignite Enterprises. Reignite brings to market an exclusive peak performance based Eco-System that creates unique programs, products & experiences to support the evolution of consciousness & the expansion of human potential. James has spoken at hundreds of events across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the US, sharing his insights and wisdom with a unique, impactful and thought provocative style. He has also received praise for a variety of professional accomplishments, including being recognised as one of the World’s Top 3 Home Business Trainers, and being celebrated as the #1 Sales Recruiter for 2 x large multinational companies where he developed, supported and coached various high performers. James is extremely passionate about helping as many people as possible live their calling and do what they love. He has countless testimonials from people who’s lives have been transformed by the strategies and techniques he has helped them to master. Based in Australia with his family, James travels regularly to run Reignite’s events and retreats in locations all over the world. Resources:  ➡ ‘As A Man Thinketh’ by James Allen: https://amzn.to/3RKTY41 Quote: ➡ 'The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win' by Vince Lombardi Connect with James Yates: ➡ James Yates on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesyatescoach/ ➡ www.jamesyates.me ➡ www.reignitelife.com   Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator:  ➡ Join the FREE Facebook group: https://go.auxano.global/  ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Email us at [email protected] If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.