How I Set My Mind Right Every Morning (So I Don’t Lose It Midday)

You ever have one of those days where by 10 a.m., you're already thinking, "I’m done"?

Yeah. Me too.

Which is why I’ve had to create a non-negotiable rhythm to start my day right — especially if I want to show up for my clients, my team, my family… and myself.

I call it my morning mind reset.
It’s not perfect. It’s not always pretty.
But it’s kept me focused, grounded, and able to keep moving — even when life’s throwing curveballs.

Here’s exactly what I do, and why it matters:

Step 1: I Start with the Word

Before I even think about business, emails, or goals… I open the Word of God.

Now I’m not saying you have to do this, but I’ve found that a few verses can set the tone for everything else. I don’t read the whole chapter. Just a block. Like four to ten verses. Then I go deeper.

This year, I’ve been using ChatGPT to help me break it down — and I can honestly say, I understand scripture better now than I ever have in my 47 years. I’m not just reading it… I’m absorbing it.

Step 2: I Journal

I’ll be honest — I didn’t journal for most of my life. I used to think it was soft.

But going through some personal things this year — and working with a therapist — helped me see how powerful it is to process your thoughts on paper.

Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it’s just venting. Sometimes it turns into ideas.

But every time… it helps.

I use my GT Planner too, but the dedicated journal is where I get everything out.
Because if you don’t release it, you’ll carry it all day. And that’s dangerous.

Step 3: I Move My Body

Movement unlocks my mind.

Whether I hit the gym or just walk down to Largo Central Park, I get my body moving before the day takes over. Sometimes I walk the beach. Sometimes I walk laps in my neighborhood.

But I always move.

That movement — especially when paired with worship music or silence — clears the fog and makes room for vision.

Step 4: The Cold Plunge

Okay, real talk — I hate it every time. But I do it anyway.

The cold plunge is uncomfortable.
That’s why I do it.

Because if I start my day doing something hard… the rest of the day feels easier.
It snaps me out of my comfort zone, re-regulates my nervous system, and forces my mind to get strong.

People ask how I stay motivated.
This is one way. You train your mind like you train your body — through resistance.

Step 5: GT Planner = My Operating System

I wrap up my morning with one of my favorite tools: the GT Planner.

This isn’t just a to-do list. It’s how I track what really matters:

• Reignite (my body)

• Reflect (my thoughts)

• Rebuild (my mind)

• Reach (my goals)

It also helps me break my work down into four key areas:

• Implementation (doing the thing)

• Communication (talking to people)

• Unification (investing in my team)

• Vision (dreaming and planning)

If I’m not spending time in these areas intentionally, my day runs me instead of the other way around.

I Don’t Always Nail It. But When I Do… I Feel Unstoppable.

Here’s the truth:

This routine doesn’t take two hours.

But it does take intention.

You don’t have to do it like me. You don’t need a cold plunge or a fancy planner.
But you do need to create your own way of getting your mind right — or the world will set it for you.

And when that happens?
You’ll find yourself reacting all day long — instead of creating, leading, and serving.

What About You?

I shared this because I want to know:

What’s your version of this?
What helps you set your mind right before the world grabs your attention?

Drop it in the comments or DM me directly.

Because the way we start our day is one of the biggest predictors of how we’ll live it.

And if you’ve been feeling off — start by checking your mornings.

Much Love,
Greg Todd

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