In essence, daily affirmations are short statements meant to be spoken until your mind starts to subconsciously believe them.

Join Manoj Dias, meditation teacher and co-founder and VP of Open, for a 5-minute guided meditation to begin your morning with clarity, intent, and energy.

Imagine your alarm clock goes off, you tap snooze one too many times, and you spend the rest of your morning rushing around and cramming breakfast into your mouth before you head out the door.

How you start your morning can have a big impact on how the rest of your day goes. A few small habits in the early hours can help boost your energy, improve your focus and put you in a positive mood.