This is the feeling that comes
When you get ahead of the day
When you allow yourself a break from worry.
You get a calming sensation
Everything that crosses your path
Suddenly becomes manageable.
Everything that’s left you just want to get done
You plan to get ahead
To keep this momentum going.
This is where you are now
All thanks to the morning
Thanks to you putting those running shoes on
When you knew you didn’t want to.
When you felt that comfort of the bed
You got yourself out there and raced the clock.
Now you’ve caught up to the day
Which in turn makes the day yours.
What you do now is entirely up to you.
The sense of accomplishment that washes over you after taking charge of the day is unmatched. It’s that rare feeling of being in control, of having harnessed the momentum early on. When you push yourself to start strong, even when every fiber of your being resists, you set a tone for the day that carries you through its challenges. The act of getting ahead, of beating the day before it has a chance to beat you, brings a calm that is hard to find otherwise. It’s a peace that comes from knowing you’ve already conquered the hardest part—getting started.
The morning sets the stage for the hours that follow. When you force yourself to get up, to lace up those running shoes even when the comfort of the bed is pulling you back, you’re making a decision to control your narrative. That simple act of willpower, of pushing through the inertia, transforms the day ahead. It’s no longer something to dread or survive, but something to own, something to shape according to your will.
Now, with the hardest part behind you, everything seems more manageable. Tasks that once felt overwhelming are now just items on a list to be crossed off. The anxiety of facing a long day with too much to do fades away, replaced by a quiet confidence. You’ve proven to yourself that you can take on the day, and that confidence radiates into everything you do. It’s like a ripple effect—starting with that first action, the rest of the day unfolds with a sense of ease and purpose.
What’s more, this momentum has a way of building on itself. Once you’ve tasted that success, that feeling of being ahead, you want to keep it going. You start looking for ways to stay on top, to keep pushing forward. Instead of falling behind and feeling the weight of the day, you’re leading it, steering it where you want to go. And that’s a powerful place to be.
This is the reward for your discipline, for pushing yourself when it would have been easier to stay comfortable. The day is yours now, not because it was handed to you, but because you took it. You seized the morning, and in doing so, you’ve set the tone for everything that follows. The possibilities are endless, and what you do next is entirely up to you. You have the time, the energy, and the mindset to make the most of it.
This is the kind of day that sets you up for success, not just today, but in the days to come. The habits you reinforce now, the discipline you practice, will carry over, making it easier to repeat this process again and again. Before you know it, this will become your norm—waking up, getting ahead, and owning the day. And with that consistency, the sky’s the limit.
