How to Create a Healthy Morning Routine
Rise n' shine! Time to get moving and start your day to have beautiful success! Easy right? No way! Realistically, the morning can be tiresome, stressful, and rushed. Not in any way easy; however, we do have a few ways you can set up your morning routine to start the day off focused and energized. Today's blog post shares our favorite ways in which you can create a healthy morning routine!
In order to have a successful and productive day, it all starts with how you get out of bed. It doesn't matter if it's 5 am or 9 am, it has been proven that the way you start your morning aligns with how the rest of your day will go. Mornings are not easy. From the time you open your eyes, your mind instantly becomes flooded with the endless list of to-dos to accomplish that day. Having a structured morning routine everyday will allow you to complete the to-dos, ease up stress, and help you move forward to having a great day!
Keep on reading to learn the most effective ways to create a healthy morning routine!
Your morning routine actually starts the night before. Getting to bed earlier and having a good night's rest is going to give you the rest you need and energize you for the day tomorrow. Write a structured plan from the time you wake up with everything you want to get done before you leave for work! If creating a time-specific schedule is too overwhelming, that's okay! Simply just bullet point all of the things you want to get done in order. This way it will be written on paper and serve as a reminder in the morning!
You know that time in between alarms where the sleep just hits a little better.. Hitting the snooze button can actually be negatively impacting your morning routine. It is easy to say "just five more minutes." But that 5 minutes can easily turn into 45 minutes and now you're rushing out the door! Avoid the snooze button and try placing your phone in a spot that is not reachable. This way you will physically get up and go turn it off! Might be a pain, but I promise it'll motivate you to get up and start moving!
Drink up! Having anywhere from 8-16oz of water right when you wake up in the morning not only hydrates your body, but also kick-starts your metabolism and avoids constipation. Try drinking a full glass of water before your morning cup of coffee to ensure hydration before you caffeinate!
If you have time in the morning to squeeze in a walk, take advantage of it! Walking in the morning will not only get your body moving, but it will also expose you to Vitamin D bright and early! Vitamin D has benefits to boost your mood, improve immune support, and supports the muscular and nervous system! No time for a walk? Open up the blinds, step outside with your cup of coffee and take it all in before your busy day begins!
Whether this is a walk or an early fitness class at the gym, exercising and moving your body right away in the morning has been proven to increase energy and mood levels. Morning workouts may not be easy, but after they're done, you sure do feel accomplished and productive and it's only 9 am!
Having a nutrient-dense breakfast scheduled into your morning routine will not only give you fuel to think and perform better on the job, but also help to avoid snacking on processed foods throughout the day. Eating a healthy breakfast can be quick and simple, so no need to overthink! Prepare a bowl of oats or prep some hard boiled eggs the night before. Our protein overnight oats recipe is filled with protein and healthy carbs to fuel your day!
Morning meditation and journaling can be very beneficial to creating a healthy morning routine. This allows you to carve out time in the morning solely for relaxation and time for yourself.
Take time to sit with your thoughts and breathe. Meditating and journaling can help reduce stress and anxiety as well. This can help to reduce worry about the day and overall increase energy and mood!
Overwhelmed with everything you have to accomplish? Try writing out a to-do list with the most important tasks you want to accomplish at the top! This will allow you to have everything on pen and paper and motivate you to check them off. As mentioned previously, if a structured hourly list is too overwhelming, try writing your schedule in a bullet point list! This way you will have everything you need to accomplish written down, but eases up any stress there might be with hourly planning.
A productive day starts with a healthy morning routine
Forming habits may be challenging, but once you have a regular routine, your day is sure to be productive and successful! The day begins when you open your eyes in the morning and the best part is, you get to set it up exactly how you want. Choose a routine that genuinely makes you happy and lights fuel to your fire. Once you have a consistent, healthy morning routine, you already have a great day ahead of you!
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