I used to want to meditate in the morning — but I rarely did. It felt like too much effort, or like something I’d get to “later.”
But once I found the right approach (and the right video), everything changed. Here’s how I made morning meditation a real, repeatable part of my day — in 3 steps.
Step 1: Anchor the Habit to an Existing Cue
Instead of trying to “add” meditation into my morning, I anchored it to something I was already doing — brushing my teeth and drinking water. That became my cue: water → meditation.
💡 Backed by: Habit stacking and cue-based behavioural routines (BJ Fogg, James Clear)
Step 2: Use the Same Meditation Every Day
To avoid decision fatigue or endless scrolling, I used the same video every morning — no thinking, no picking. Here’s the one I used: 👉 Joe Dispenza Morning Meditation on YouTube
Having a go-to video made it easy, automatic, and familiar.
💡 Why it works: Predictability reduces resistance and builds ritual
Step 3: Reinforce the Win (Even If It’s Small)
After finishing, I take a moment to notice how I feel — calm, grounded, clear — and I say to myself: “That was worth it.” Sometimes I write one sentence in a journal or just smile. That tiny reward makes me want to come back the next day.
💡 Psychology: Positive reinforcement increases habit repetition — especially when the reward is internal
This habit didn’t change my life overnight — it changed how I show up in my life, every day.
If you’ve struggled with building a meditation habit, try this 3-step system. Use the same cue, the same video, and the same self-reward — and see how it sticks.
👉 Try the meditation I use: Joe Dispenza Morning Meditation (YouTube)