The
Morning
Ritual Guide
How to create a strong morning
ritual (checklist included)
by Dean Bokhari
DEAN BOKHARI
The Morning
Ritual Guide
by Dean Bokhari
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My secret to perpetual peak performance and productivity
starts with my morning ritual. In this guide, I share my framework
for creating a strong morning routine that sets you up for a
successful and fulfilling day.
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Intro
Having a strong morning routine has been a game-changer for
me.
And when I have my most purposeful and productive days, I
know it’s because I touched on all of the following four core
human dimensions before 9am:
1 PQ – Physical
2 IQ – Mental
3 EQ – Emotional
4 SQ – Spiritual
In the following pages, we’ll break each of these components
down.
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1. The Physical
component (PQ)
The physical component is about nourishing and activating your
body to prime it for a successful day.
Some examples:
• Drink a liter of water immediately upon rising
• Walk outside
• Exercise
• Jump up and down to wake your body up
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2. The Intellectual
component (IQ)
It’s just as important to exercise your brain as it is to exercise
your body.
Here are some examples of the intellectual/mental component
of your morning ritual:
• Read
• Work on a puzzle for a few minutes
• Do something that challenges you to stretch your mind
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3. The Emotional
component (EQ)
The emotional component of your morning routine is about
cultivating the right emotions within yourself.
Some examples:
• Start your day by asking yourself, “How do I want to feel
today?” Then answer the question in your mind, or journal
it on paper.
• Envision a successful day ahead. How would you like to
feel today? What kind of emotional energy do you want to
bring to your work, to the people you interact with?
Imagine every outcome you have planned for the day as
working in your favor.
• Connect with someone you care about.
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4. The Spiritual
component (SQ)
The fourth and final part of your morning ritual—the spiritual
component—is about filling your soul and spirit.
Some examples:
• Meditation
• Prayer
• Think of three specific things or people in your life that
you’re grateful for — and truly allow yourself to feel it. To
cultivate a sense of intense gratitude is a powerful spiritual
experience.
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The Morning Routine
Checklist
One thing that helps me maintain long-term habits is checklists,
thanks to their ease of use and replicability.
I’ve created a simple and beautiful checklist/template that you
can make copies of to help you implement your own morning
routine.
The template is based on the four core human needs I
mentioned earlier, and it can serve as a powerful motivator for
you as you develop the right morning routine for yourself.
Find it on the next page.
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MORNING RITUAL CHECKLIST
WIN THE MORNING. WIN THE DAY. HIT ALL 4 P.I.E.S. WITH EVERY SUNRISE.
PQ | PHYSICAL RITUAL:
EX: Drink liter of water upon rising • Workout for 60 minutes • Have green juice • Coffee • Stretch
IQ | MENTAL RITUAL:
EX: Read for 30 min • Review today’s priorities • Plan my day • Brainstorm ideas
EQ | EMOTIONAL RITUAL:
EX: Listen to Dean Bokhari’s Meaningful Show • listen to inspiring audiobook • Text one person I care
about • Visualize a successful day (or week, month, year, life, goal, etc.)
SQ | SPIRITUAL RITUAL:
EX: Nature walk • Pray • Meditate for 10 min • Journal • Reflect on 3 things I’m grateful for
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MORNING RITUAL CHECKLIST
WIN THE MORNING. WIN THE DAY. HIT ALL 4 P.I.E.S. WITH EVERY SUNRISE.
PQ | PHYSICAL RITUAL:
EX: Drink liter of water upon rising • Workout for 60 minutes • Have green juice • Coffee • Stretch
IQ | MENTAL RITUAL:
EX: Read for 30 min • Review today’s priorities • Plan my day • Brainstorm ideas
EQ | EMOTIONAL RITUAL:
EX: Listen to Dean Bokhari’s Meaningful Show • listen to inspiring audiobook • Text one person I care
about • Visualize a successful day (or week, month, year, life, goal, etc.)
SQ | SPIRITUAL RITUAL:
EX: Nature walk • Pray • Meditate for 10 min • Journal • Reflect on 3 things I’m grateful for
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MORNING RITUAL CHECKLIST
WIN THE MORNING. WIN THE DAY. HIT ALL 4 P.I.E.S. WITH EVERY SUNRISE.
PQ | PHYSICAL RITUAL:
EX: Drink liter of water upon rising • Workout for 60 minutes • Have green juice • Coffee • Stretch
IQ | MENTAL RITUAL:
EX: Read for 30 min • Review today’s priorities • Plan my day • Brainstorm ideas
EQ | EMOTIONAL RITUAL:
EX: Listen to Dean Bokhari’s Meaningful Show • listen to inspiring audiobook • Text one person I care
about • Visualize a successful day (or week, month, year, life, goal, etc.)
SQ | SPIRITUAL RITUAL:
EX: Nature walk • Pray • Meditate for 10 min • Journal • Reflect on 3 things I’m grateful for
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MORNING RITUAL CHECKLIST
WIN THE MORNING. WIN THE DAY. HIT ALL 4 P.I.E.S. WITH EVERY SUNRISE.
PQ | PHYSICAL RITUAL:
EX: Drink liter of water upon rising • Workout for 60 minutes • Have green juice • Coffee • Stretch
IQ | MENTAL RITUAL:
EX: Read for 30 min • Review today’s priorities • Plan my day • Brainstorm ideas
EQ | EMOTIONAL RITUAL:
EX: Listen to Dean Bokhari’s Meaningful Show • listen to inspiring audiobook • Text one person I care
about • Visualize a successful day (or week, month, year, life, goal, etc.)
SQ | SPIRITUAL RITUAL:
EX: Nature walk • Pray • Meditate for 10 min • Journal • Reflect on 3 things I’m grateful for
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MORNING RITUAL CHECKLIST
WIN THE MORNING. WIN THE DAY. HIT ALL 4 P.I.E.S. WITH EVERY SUNRISE.
PQ | PHYSICAL RITUAL:
EX: Drink liter of water upon rising • Workout for 60 minutes • Have green juice • Coffee • Stretch
IQ | MENTAL RITUAL:
EX: Read for 30 min • Review today’s priorities • Plan my day • Brainstorm ideas
EQ | EMOTIONAL RITUAL:
EX: Listen to Dean Bokhari’s Meaningful Show • listen to inspiring audiobook • Text one person I care
about • Visualize a successful day (or week, month, year, life, goal, etc.)
SQ | SPIRITUAL RITUAL:
EX: Nature walk • Pray • Meditate for 10 min • Journal • Reflect on 3 things I’m grateful for
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MORNING RITUAL CHECKLIST
WIN THE MORNING. WIN THE DAY. HIT ALL 4 P.I.E.S. WITH EVERY SUNRISE.
PQ | PHYSICAL RITUAL:
EX: Drink liter of water upon rising • Workout for 60 minutes • Have green juice • Coffee • Stretch
IQ | MENTAL RITUAL:
EX: Read for 30 min • Review today’s priorities • Plan my day • Brainstorm ideas
EQ | EMOTIONAL RITUAL:
EX: Listen to Dean Bokhari’s Meaningful Show • listen to inspiring audiobook • Text one person I care
about • Visualize a successful day (or week, month, year, life, goal, etc.)
SQ | SPIRITUAL RITUAL:
EX: Nature walk • Pray • Meditate for 10 min • Journal • Reflect on 3 things I’m grateful for
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MORNING RITUAL CHECKLIST
WIN THE MORNING. WIN THE DAY. HIT ALL 4 P.I.E.S. WITH EVERY SUNRISE.
PQ | PHYSICAL RITUAL:
EX: Drink liter of water upon rising • Workout for 60 minutes • Have green juice • Coffee • Stretch
IQ | MENTAL RITUAL:
EX: Read for 30 min • Review today’s priorities • Plan my day • Brainstorm ideas
EQ | EMOTIONAL RITUAL:
EX: Listen to Dean Bokhari’s Meaningful Show • listen to inspiring audiobook • Text one person I care
about • Visualize a successful day (or week, month, year, life, goal, etc.)
SQ | SPIRITUAL RITUAL:
EX: Nature walk • Pray • Meditate for 10 min • Journal • Reflect on 3 things I’m grateful for
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MORNING RITUAL CHECKLIST
WIN THE MORNING. WIN THE DAY. HIT ALL 4 P.I.E.S. WITH EVERY SUNRISE.
PQ | PHYSICAL RITUAL:
EX: Drink liter of water upon rising • Workout for 60 minutes • Have green juice • Coffee • Stretch
IQ | MENTAL RITUAL:
EX: Read for 30 min • Review today’s priorities • Plan my day • Brainstorm ideas
EQ | EMOTIONAL RITUAL:
EX: Listen to Dean Bokhari’s Meaningful Show • listen to inspiring audiobook • Text one person I care
about • Visualize a successful day (or week, month, year, life, goal, etc.)
SQ | SPIRITUAL RITUAL:
EX: Nature walk • Pray • Meditate for 10 min • Journal • Reflect on 3 things I’m grateful for
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