Mornings can be rough. The alarm goes off way too early, you hit snooze over and over, and by the time you drag yourself out of bed you're already running late. Same sob story everyday! Well, worry not cause here's a 5-step guide to starting your days off right.In his book Getting COMFY, author Jordan Gross aims to help you transform those groggy, chaotic mornings into times of calm, intentional productivity. Through his signature COMFY method, Gross provides a simple...
What's So Awesome About COMFY
Mornings. For some, that word conjures images of fresh brewed coffee, sun streaming through window panes, and productivity levels rising with the sun. For others, just thinking about mornings brings groans, snooze buttons, and a mad rush to get out the door on time. If you identify more with the latter, no judgment! Mornings were once a struggle for Gross until a flash of insight taught him that reinventing his a.m. routine required being open to experimentation, actively seeking wisdom,...
Come Up With A Calming Routine
The way you wake up in the morning can set the tone for your entire day. If you start the day feeling rushed, stressed, and anxious, it can be hard to regain a sense of calm. That's why it's so important to focus on crafting a peaceful, centering morning routine. As author Gross outlines in his book Getting Comfy, taking just a few minutes in the morning to focus on relaxation can make a world of difference. But, let's be...
Starting Your Day with Openness Changes Everything
Time to shake off that groggy, closed-off feeling from dreamland. Sure, when we're snoozing, it's perfectly acceptable to be completely checked out from the world, including our relationships. But now it’s a brand new day - and that means opening our eyes in more ways than one. According to Gross, the “O” in creating your ideal morning stands for openness. And no, we're not talking about opening your curtains to let the sunshine in (though that helps too!). What matters...
Move Your Body, Move Your Mind
Wanna feel like a total boss all day? Then get moving first thing when that alarm goes off! Working your body first thing increases blood flow which cranks up brain power. We're talking faster thinking, improved concentration, even sparks of creativity! Who wouldn't want that fuel flowing through their cells before tackling their day? Some early physical activity provides benefits whether you wake up on the wrong or right side of the bed. It's like a magic tonic blending together...
Lol Your Way Through Life!
Waking up to demands like overflowing inboxes, endless to-do lists, and looming deadlines can make life feel like a battlefield some mornings. And that's so not how we want to start our days, right? Bringing some intentional humor into your daily routine helps you roll out of bed with a smile, keeping your mood light even when faced with stress. So, laughter can be your knight in shining armor, ready to slay all your worries! And Gross discovered this firsthand...
Work On You, and all will be perfect!
Forget that obnoxious alarm or empty belly rumbles - what REALLY catapults you out of bed each morning? If it's not some soul-sparking passion that makes you bounce out from under the covers, you're doing something wrong! Either way, that brings us to Gross's final COMFY ingredient: "Y" for seeking YOUR true passion.Now passion comes in endless flavors - no right or wrong here! But Gross says honing in on your signature spark requires blending equal parts feeling young and...
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Summary
Turns out mornings don't have to rudely jolt you awake with a nasty shock. Nope, they can be downright delightful! The secret is crafting a custom wake-up routine to start your day feeling focused, fired-up and ready to slayyy. Try Gross's signature COMFY method! Calm, Openness, Movement, Funny, and You. Stick with these simple hacks and soon you'll look forward to each new day! Every morning is a fresh chance to greet the day energized, uplifted and ready to dominate....
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About the Author
Jordan believes that personal development is a never-ending process of imagining who you want to be, interpreting why you want to be that person, creating a plan to get there, and then implementing that plan in the most enjoyable and fulfilling way possible.
Through his platform Imagitivetation (imagination + interpretation + creativity + implementation), he helps guide people to think differently and make daring changes in their lives. Jordan is trailblazing in the personal development and mental health field by using creative storytelling to allow people to gather their own insights from the characters he creates and the stories he shares.
Jordan is a son, brother, writer, speaker, guide, and therapist. He is a Northwestern, Kellogg School of Management, and New York University graduate where he studied absolutely nothing to do with writing. He’s a former startup founder, 2x TEDx speaker, restaurant manager, and soccer goalie. He is also the #1 bestselling author of Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness, The Journey to Cloud Nine, and What Happens in Tomorrow World?
More on: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079G91SBQ/about
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