Get ready because I love a good morning routine. Fair warning, I am such a nerd about this.

I know this sounds kind of extreme, but having a morning routine in place really enhances the

quality of my life. I'm not kidding. It gives me something to look forward to at night.

It starts my day off connected with the Lord and a healthy mindset.

It allows me to start my day in a place of abundance, which really determines so much of the

rest of my day. So whether you have a solid morning routine or if you don't have one at all,

this episode is for you.

As you may know, I'm currently taking a six-month break from work and social media to be fully present with my family,

which means that every Tuesday on the podcast, you're going to be getting a mix of new episodes,

old episodes, and interviews.

This episode of the podcast is one of my earlier, most popular, most downloaded episodes, which means it's worth repeating. I hope you enjoy it.

You're listening to Work and Play with Nancy Ray? Episode 13

Much of our daily lives can be divided into two categories, work and play.

Simply put, that is where our life and our legacy take place.

This is a podcast all about learning to work and play well, which leads to a healthy soul

and a fulfilling life. Let's dive in. How you start your day determines your day. Simon T. Bailey

said that one time, and it has stuck with me. There's something so powerful

about the first few moments of your day. Now, personally, as a mom, I feel like my day is just

different if I wake up before my kids versus if they are the ones to wake up first and wake me up. I don't know.

It just feels like I'm a little more ahead of the game, right? Now, there's no judgment here.

This episode is for you to be inspired to do whatever is best for you and your family. And right now

in the season of life you're in, if you need to maximize your sleep and

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