How we wake up and start our mornings, especially in the world we live in today, is super important. Easing into your day versus rushing to get things done as soon as you wake is super beneficial to one’s wellness because you’re choosing to put yourself first! Morning routines help us to be more present, it allows us to set our intentions and tone for the day, it provides us with more energy, and helps us to be more productive as well.
It is an absolute must for me to wake up early before the family wakes up to have my, what I like to call, “quiet time.” There’s something special that happens when you wake up and the house is still quiet. I can ease into my morning, do all the things I need to do for “me,” then start my day with the right intentions and with a calm mind, ready to conquer my day! My routine consists of prayer, meditation and reflection, gratitude journaling, coffee, and workouts. I always like to suggest to people, do what works best for you but start somewhere. Even if it’s just 5 minutes to sit in silence before you do anything and build from that.
A recent article I found published by wework.com suggests that having a healthy routine could also be the key to one’s success. Many of the world’s most successful people incorporate routines like the following to create better habits: commit to a ritual (doing an act the same way every morning so much so that it becomes habitual and easy to do), morning meditation, exercise, practice gratitude, eat a real breakfast, journal, read, etc.
You can read the full article here.
No doubt, beginning your day with a morning routine will help you not only start your day off right but it will help your day flow much better, your mind will be set with good intentions, you’ll have more energy, and be more productive too. I would encourage you to find a routine that is best for you! Whatever it may be. All that matters is that you do what you can to ensure you start your day off with what you need so you can conquer your day to the best of your ability!
This is your friendly reminder to take care of YOU because you matter and you deserve it!
