Contest – What Do You Say to Start Your Day?
Nido Qubein taught me that there are fundamentally two kinds of people. There are those who wake up and say “Ooooh, good morning God!” Then there are those who say “Oh, good god…morning.” Which are you?
During the day, there are 2 times that your brain is most receptive to “programming”. One of these times is as soon as you wake up (the other is before you go to bed.)
Whether it is conscious or unconscious, the first few thoughts you have when you wake up will set the tone for the rest of your day. Spoken out loud they can be even more powerful.
So, how do you start your day? Do you say something positive (either to yourself or out loud) or are you grumbling about having to get up?
The question for this month’s contest is:
What 3 things do you say when you wake up?
To enter, type your name, email and answer to the question below.
If you are not sure, or want some great suggestions, check out these videos:
Morning Pep Talk from a Little Girl
Awesome Affirmations to Start Your Day
You must list at least 3 things to be considered for a prize. Winners will be based on the positive nature of his or her comments.
Prizes:
First Place: An Expect Success Book – filled with positive quotes
Second Place: Freedom Personal Development Water Bottle
Third Place: A Finger Flip Football Game (it is a blast to play – especially at the office with co-workers)
Be Free!
Deadline to enter is Friday, June 25, 2010. Winners will be announced on our blog and emailed on Tuesday, June 29, 2010.
Roger Seip
Instructor
We work we act we believe, not in accordance to reality, but in accordance to the truth as we periceive it to be.
Comment by David Miller — June 3, 2010 @ 10:01 am
This is going to be the best day ever.
Time to get started.
There’s not a moment to lose.
Comment by Bob McNamara — June 3, 2010 @ 10:05 am
1. Thank you God for allowing me to see the morning light.
2. My life’s Great……as long as I don’t weaken.
3. If my life were any better there would have to be two of me.
I thonk these thoughts every morning.
Comment by Dean Young — June 3, 2010 @ 10:12 am
Thank you for this most glorious day. I ask that only the experiences of love and light come to me today. Let my heart take charge and not my head. I ask this thru Jesus our Lord Amen.
Comment by jeanne — June 3, 2010 @ 10:20 am
1. I will be completely humble and gentle.
2. I will be patient, bearing with one another in love.
3. I will put off my oldself, I will be made new in the attitude of my mind.
4. I will not let any unwholesome talk come out of my mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs.
5. I will be kind and compasionate, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave me.
Comment by Michael T Hassell — June 3, 2010 @ 10:29 am
1. WOW! I’m alive and the day is full of possibilities! I feel great and have everything I need to make anything wonderful happen! Let’s go!
2. What a great day! The entire universe is conspiring to help me make some “Happy” today. Let’s go fulfill those dreams!
3. I’m rested, refreshed, reset and ready!
Comment by Fay Grant — June 3, 2010 @ 10:54 am
Right now I wake up each morning and say “man, I am still preganant” anixously awaiting the arrival of my second child any day now.
Comment by Dawn Patterson — June 3, 2010 @ 11:11 am
1. Lord Jesus, I need You. I want You to come into my heart and be #1 the center of my life.
2. Forgive me for the wrongs I have done.
3. Make me into the person You want me to be.
Thanks for asking. Have a blessed day.
Comment by Kathi Burgess — June 3, 2010 @ 11:13 am
Actually I don’t say anything but I Literally Jump right up and am re-charged for another day of kickin but!
Comment by Bill Crane — June 3, 2010 @ 11:18 am
When my young granddaughter stays with me…I sing her the good morning song I used to sing to her mom & uncle….Good Morning, Good Morning…It’s GREAT to be alive….so good morning, good morning to you!
Comment by Barb Andersen — June 3, 2010 @ 11:30 am
1. C’mon Twister(dog), let’s go. For a run.
2. I, hate, running, (step). I, hate, running, (step).
3. Glad that’s over. The day is going to be easy now.
Comment by Jay Larson — June 3, 2010 @ 11:49 am
1) Rise and shine!
2) Coffee!!
3) Let’s make it a great one!
Comment by Cathy Sawyer — June 3, 2010 @ 11:58 am
1. I thank God for allowing me to have another day on Earth. Every morning, before my feet hit the floor.
2. I say to myself “Is this really where I put my toothbrush last night, or is my wife messing with me again”
3. I look in the mirror, and say out loud “today’s going to be a great day!”
Comment by Kyle Baumgartner — June 3, 2010 @ 12:01 pm
Good Morning Lord what do you have for me to do today?
Comment by Lorelei Blau — June 3, 2010 @ 12:05 pm
I ask God to walk with me and guide me…
How can I go wrong? I think as positively as I am able even in these difficult time.
Comment by Anthony — June 3, 2010 @ 12:20 pm
1. “Oh, Hawaii. We had such a wonderful time there.” – I recently began waking up to a Hawaiian CD. Listening to the CD immediately puts me in a positive mood.
2. “Today’s going to be a good day. I’m going to do the best job I can today.” – Thinking about how the day will be — in a positive way — helps start the day on the right foot.
3. “Keep learning and developing those written communication skills.” – I recently changed careers due to a lay off and I’m outside my comfort zone. I’m dedicated to improving my writing skills so that I will be a more effective communicator. This dedication will not only help me with my job, but for everyday life, in general.
Comment by Heather Fenske — June 3, 2010 @ 12:22 pm
First thing I do in the morning is go to the fridge,open my Diet Rock Star (its my coffee), turn on music and think, who will I meet, influence or just get a smile from today.
Look at the blackberry emails and say to myself, I’m off and running for a busy great day (I love my job).
Go outside, feed my dogs, look at my flowers and garden and thank God for what he has provided and a great life.
Back inside to see what I will wear to work, I say to myself, what will show confidence and strength for me today. I allways believe that you will have more confidence and it will show in your personality if you feel professional in your cloths
Comment by Kathy Boone — June 3, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
“This is a day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.”
This is not an original thought, but it gives me purpose in each day and a determination to find joy in the process.
Comment by Gail Martin — June 3, 2010 @ 12:53 pm
WOW
Comment by Kim Bacon — June 3, 2010 @ 1:01 pm
1. “Good morning Lord, this is your day; I am your child; please show me the way.” (from a former priest)
2. “Hey, girls; do you want to go outside?” (to my 2 dogs)
3. “You wanna eat?” (to my dogs)
Comment by ann randolph — June 3, 2010 @ 1:12 pm
I am humbled for all that I have .
Then go to the Gym to align my mind body and soul.
Come home and I am ready to blast off on the phones
Comment by Ken W — June 3, 2010 @ 1:26 pm
1) Thank You Jesus for another day Blessed be your name.
2) Good Bye Honey, hope you have a great day, call me later!
3) Hello puppies, are you ready to go outside and play?
Comment by Lana Ponsonby — June 3, 2010 @ 1:35 pm
1- Thank you Lord for giving me another beautiful day.
2- Another day closer to retirement…..haaaa
3- I hope we get our troops back today.
Comment by Deborah Rhoads — June 3, 2010 @ 1:47 pm
No failures
Go workout, you can do it!
Smile
Comment by Lisa Brengan — June 3, 2010 @ 2:00 pm
Lord, I love you and thank you for the day behind me and the one you have ahead for me.
Good Morning, Miss Priss (my beloved cat), time to rise and shine.
Hallelujah, look at those mountains (just outside my window)…. I must be on vacation.
Comment by LINDA HOFREITER — June 3, 2010 @ 2:12 pm
1) Thank you Jesus
2) Who will I bless today?
3) Today I am equipped to do all that comes my way, EXCELLENTLY!
Comment by Joni Lindstrand — June 3, 2010 @ 2:18 pm
Today I am going to make a difference
Today will be better than it was yesterday
Today I am one day closer to my goal
Comment by Lorne Coultman — June 3, 2010 @ 2:22 pm
1. Oh no…it’s not a dream
2. Where’s the coffee?
3. Get r done!
Comment by John Driscoll — June 3, 2010 @ 2:48 pm
BE CALM
BE STRONG
BE GRATEFUL
Comment by KIm Frazer — June 3, 2010 @ 2:58 pm
Good morning, God!
What will we do today?
Time to meditate
Comment by Barb Richards — June 3, 2010 @ 3:11 pm
1. I WILL WIN. WHY? I WILL TELL YOU WHY. I HAVE FAITH, COURAGE, AND ENTHUSIASM.
2. WHAT CAN I DO TODAY TO GROW MY BUSINESS?
3. AM I ON TRACK TO HIT MY MONTHLY GOALS?
Comment by KEVIN OLSEN — June 3, 2010 @ 4:01 pm
1. Today is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
2. If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say unto this mountain, remove hence to yonder place and it shall be
removed and nothing shall be impossible to you. Matthew 17:20
3. All things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
Comment by L. Dean Hufsey — June 3, 2010 @ 4:27 pm
Today I choose peace
i feel terrific
I deserve a wonderful life
Comment by Andre — June 3, 2010 @ 5:29 pm
Be Still and Know….That I am God.
Thank You.
Today is going to be a great day!
Comment by Brett Williams — June 3, 2010 @ 6:42 pm
1) Who’s day can I help make great?
2) What will I do today to better myself and impact those around me?
3) This must be what it feels like when you love what you do!
Comment by Kristine Kanno — June 3, 2010 @ 11:44 pm
Watch out world, here I come!
Comment by Tiffany Crook — June 4, 2010 @ 1:47 am
I am blessed for all that I have.
I am going to provide encouragement to everyone I interact with today.
I am going to be loving in all that I do.
Comment by Kim Miles — June 4, 2010 @ 6:13 am
It is going to be a good day
think positive
what can I do to make it a better day
Comment by Beverly Plowright — June 4, 2010 @ 7:18 am
when I get up I say:1. hey, stand up, the sun rose up 2. Great day is waiting for you 3. Cheer up! Success an Luck are waiting for you
Comment by Used reach trucks — June 4, 2010 @ 7:22 am
On a weekend, since my son is normally the first person awake and he runs into our bedroom and stairs into my face, I normally end up saying, “Good morning Jackson. Would you like some milk?” On week days, I normally say, “I’m going to kick butt today.”
Comment by David M — June 4, 2010 @ 7:58 am
mmmmm….that coffee smells soooo good!
Come on girls, let’s go! (The dogs and I walk the river every morning…it is the best way to start the day.)
Love you Bob…love you girls..have a great day! (when leaving for work)
Comment by Sue Ruland — June 4, 2010 @ 8:16 am
First thing I do is my 7 morning questions (got these from Tony Robbins)
sometimes I do them with my wife she is into it sometimes but would rather sleep the 5 min it takes.
1 what am I most Happy about in my life right now.
what about that makes me happy and how does that make me feel.
2 what am I most Gratefull for in my life right now.
what about that makes me Gratefull and how does that make me feel.
3 what am I most Excited about in my life right now.
what about that makes me excited and how does that make me feel.
4 what am I most Proud of in my life right now.
what about that makes me Proud and how does that make me feel.
5 what am I most enjoying in my life right now.
what about that makes me enjoy this and how does that make me feel.
6 what am I most committed to in my life right now.
why do I want to be committed to this and how does that make me feel.
7 who do I love and who loves me.
why do I want to love and be loved and how does that make me feel.
I then get up go over to my wife’s side and get her out of bed and give her a good hug.
she always likes this. sometimes a kiss but morning mouth is not the best.
then I make the affermation of somethig amazing is going ot happen to me today
while I go down stairs to get my water for the morning.
we work out 6 days a week together and I have been with my wife for 35 years.
its not always easy to do this but is is always good.
everyone at the Health club thinks I am on some sorta caffine high.
but no caffine needed.
Comment by Marty P — June 4, 2010 @ 8:17 am
When I get up in the morning and as I am getting ready for work – I say the following things:
As I am getting up and going to shower:
“Thank you God for the breath of life today. I put this day in your hands; do with it what you will.”
As I am driving to work (30 minute drive):
“Lord, please keep me safe in my travels and free from trouble.”
As I am walking into the building at work:
“It’s going to be a great day!” with a long deep breath and a smile…
Comment by Kelly Koplitz — June 4, 2010 @ 9:14 am
I say:
I am grateful for my family.
I am grateful for all the sales coming my way today.
I am going to have a great day!
Comment by Christy Strohm — June 4, 2010 @ 10:03 am
1.Thank the Almighty for bless sing me another new day.
2. Pray the almighty to guide me in the right path in the new day.
3.Think positive for the day.
Comment by s.sridharudu — June 4, 2010 @ 12:38 pm
1. Everyday is a gift
2. I can learn from eveything that happens today
3. Joy can be found everywhere. Be a detective and find it in all around today
Comment by Mona De Sure — June 4, 2010 @ 1:34 pm
Just like Roger mentioned at a couple of his seminars I attended: “Today is going to be a great day!
Comment by Tim S — June 4, 2010 @ 2:21 pm
When I first wake up I say to myself “I wish I were a morning person” then I wouldn’t mind getting out of my nice warm cozy bed. And then I thank God I am able to get up!
Comment by Jean Kovacs — June 4, 2010 @ 3:15 pm
1. My mind is filled with peaceful and positive thoughts.
2. Today I am opening more deeply to my life as it is now.
3. I am grateful, everything I need comes to me with ease and grace.
Comment by zat — June 4, 2010 @ 11:08 pm
Look at the Sunrise, open the windows to let in the cool morning air.
What do I get to do today?
Do I have time to make waffles or croissant french toast?
Comment by Grace Bermudes — June 5, 2010 @ 12:34 am
I am definitely a morning person.
Comment by Grace Bermudes — June 5, 2010 @ 12:35 am
Thank you Lord for giving me another day, may I make the best of it and do your will, please order my steps today. Amen
Comment by Roy Hard — June 5, 2010 @ 6:57 am
I say to my self each day as I wake up …… P.M.A. It stands for Positive Mental Attitude. Just a reminder to my self that no matter what happens to keep a Positive Mental Attitude and every thing will be okay!
Comment by william g anguiano — June 5, 2010 @ 3:25 pm
(Rain or Shine) It’s going to be a wonderful day. (All attitude baby! I wake up to a wonderful family. Who cares what happens after that. I have all I need, all I have ever wanted, and it’s not even 7am). It’s a wonderful day indeed.
Comment by Steve Strobel — June 7, 2010 @ 12:40 am
I have a list of affirmations I say every morning, but here are my top 3:
1. I will live the gift of today to the fullest because I am grateful to be alive and to be me. I am free to be myself. I am present in the moment and each moment is perfect – exactly the way it is. Everything and anything is possible with God today.
2. I constantly feel that God and His Universe are caring for me and making things line up perfectly.
3. Thank you God for this life – I cannot wait to see what you have planned for me.
Comment by Katie Brandt — June 7, 2010 @ 7:02 am
1) Thank you God for a beautiful day. Even if it’s raining it’s a good day because I won’t have to water. I’ll catch some rain water for the inside flowers.
2) Thank you God for the part of the country that I live in. I’m home with family and that was not always the case.
3) This is going to be a day that I help someone, somehow, with some thing that they need.
Comment by Brenda — June 7, 2010 @ 8:05 am
I love this question and the article that has spurred the question on. I have been conditioned from years of selling books during my college years to wake up and say:
“It’s going to be a great day”.
Seems so basic, but it is amazing how often the day ends up being a great one. Another thing I add from time to time when I need to put some extra energy into my day is:
“I am alert, alive, friendly, cordial, firm and enthuuuusiastic! I am ready to face the day with vim, vigor and vivacity!”
Comment by David Shoup — June 7, 2010 @ 1:07 pm
1. I thank the Lord for the beautiful day He has provided, and the night’s rest.
2. Thank Him for my family.
3. Ask Him to guide me throughout the day for the upbuilding of His Kingdom.
Comment by Loyce Snider — June 8, 2010 @ 12:55 pm
Well I alive, lets kick some ass !
Comment by Bob Tronoski — June 8, 2010 @ 3:10 pm
1) I will win! Because I have faith, courage and enthusiassm!
2) Today I will meet the right people in the right place at the right time for the betterment of all!
3) I see opportunity in every challenge!
Comment by Chad Montgomery — June 10, 2010 @ 8:22 am
My first thought of the day is always “no I can’t do this again!”. But it is my second thought that always gets me going. My second thought is that life is a GIFT from God. I am thinking of situations instead of the whole picture. But the situations are only steps in a future that He already has planned…a means to an end. I am not appreciating life if I am not accepting all the things that come with it. So as crazy as it seems, I have to have the negative thought first to bring me to appreciate why I can and will do it again!
Comment by Daria Moore — June 10, 2010 @ 9:07 am
I just ask God to watch over everything I do & say to bless Him that I may bless those I come in contain with.
I will stay positive no matter what is going on negative is not to entry me at all.
May I touch someones life today to make a difference, I maybe the only bible someone will read.
Comment by Sherry Raymer — June 10, 2010 @ 9:58 am
When I wake up in the morning, I say the following to myself, sometimes even outloud.
Good morning World. Thank you! Enjoy the gift of this day.
Comment by Patty Blakesley — June 10, 2010 @ 10:01 am
Good Morning Sunshine!
Comment by Shelley — June 10, 2010 @ 10:07 am
I still have a pulse!
Let’s make it a great day!
Another day to live the dream!
Comment by Toni Derwoed — June 10, 2010 @ 11:24 am
Thank you, Lord for keeping me safe through the night.
Stay with us (world) and keep us safe.
With You by my side, “It will be a great day”.
Now let us go forth and be happy.
Comment by Margaret — June 10, 2010 @ 11:58 am
It’s going to be a great day.
Comment by Lori Phillippi — June 10, 2010 @ 2:06 pm
I just say one phrase –
I am so happy and grateful money comes to me in increasing quantities through a variety of sources on a continuous basis.
Comment by Corey Kaster — June 10, 2010 @ 9:40 pm
wow a new day to look forward to my beautiful wife and children who look up to me lets go do it1
Comment by pz — June 10, 2010 @ 11:07 pm
The three things I say in the morning are:
Good morning Lord, thank you so much for this beautiful day!
Help me live this day for your honor and glory so that all I do may be pleasing to you. All I seek is seeking me! Amen.
Comment by Vicky Warnock — June 11, 2010 @ 1:41 am
I start my day with gratitude! I do this before I even get out of bed, before my feet hit the floor, I thank my bed for being so comfortable and allowing me to sleep in it, I thank my blanket for keeping me warm and cozy. I thank my house for keeping me safe and dry. Then I think about how my day is going to be like, or what I am going to accomplish.
Comment by Tricia — June 11, 2010 @ 4:18 am
Thank you for my health and the health of my family, my safety, and security of waking up safely
Let me fulfill my creative potential today
Let me be the vessel which you ( GOd) flow through to do the work I am intended to do.
Comment by tsgoyna tanzman — June 11, 2010 @ 9:11 am
I am Positive.
Women are drawn to me and want to buy from me.
I have money to put in savings.
Comment by Jenny Johnson — June 14, 2010 @ 12:04 pm
1.) It’s gonna be a great day!
2.) I’m so thankful for all the blessings in my life.
3.) How can I make this day better for myself and everyone I encounter.
Comment by Barbara Burkard — June 16, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
Good, better, best: never let it rest, ‘til your good it better and your better best.
If it is the weekend and I need to relax, I remind myself by saying: “No post on Sundays.”
When I am tackling a big project, I start the day telling myself to break it down in steps. For example, when I am writing a book, I say “A page a day is the key to success.”
Comment by Samantha Kelley — June 19, 2010 @ 7:52 pm