Justin Michael Williams's 5-Minute A.M. Gratitude Practice

Try this quick and powerful method for counting your blessings before you even get out of bed in the morning.

Author:: Justin Michael Williams
Publish date:: Nov 17, 2014

Justin Michael Williams Seated Sun Salute

Justin Michael Williams is a vibrant public speaker, musician, and successful yoga instructor who travels the globe training the conscious community to thrive in marketing, media, and business. He has spearheaded the marketing development and social media of over 150 brands, both large and small, including, Sianna Sherman, Ashley Turner, Noah Mazé, and more. He is also the Co-Founder of the Business of Yoga, LLC and hosts Yoga Business Retreats around the world, helping yoga teachers flourish in business. By using his expertise to coach individuals and nonprofits, Justin works to spread positivity and inspire change throughout the social web. See more at justinmichaelwilliams.com

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What is the very first thing you do in the morning? Be honest. Check your email? Open Instagram? Brush your teeth? Meditate? Your sunrise thoughts and actions are incredibly important, because they set the tone for your entire day. Going immediately into an intention practice before you do anything else is like setting your internal GPS. It sets you up to navigate your life with greater grace and ease, regardless of what unexpected twists and turns arise. Here's how to get grounded, centered, and grateful in just 5 minutes before you even leave your bed.