What do you do each morning? Did you know that having a great morning routine can increase your probability of having a vibey and prosperous life? Following a set morning plan instead of waking up at the last possible minute feeling like a zombie can help you get into a positive mindset to have a prolific and productive day.
Here are ten suggestions for improving your morning routine. Of course, you might only have time to implement some of the ten tips and get on with your day. However, sticking to two or three helpful morning habits might boost your creativity and positivity.
Get Up as Early as You Can
You know what they say: Der fruhe Vogel fangt den Wurm. The earlier you rise, the more productive your day will be. For this reason, it’s sensible to get up as early as possible. The idea of getting up at 5 or 6 a.m. may seem a little ludicrous to you, but it is reasonable. People who rise very early soon get used to it. If it makes you tired, compensate by crashing out early for the night.
Get Up at the Same Time Every Day
Getting up at the same time every day instead of hitting the snooze button is a good sleep routine. Ideally, go to bed at the same time each night, too. If you have a decent sleep routine, you might wake up naturally after seven or eight hours without an alarm. It’s always pleasant to wake up naturally without struggling to open your eyes because you are still tired.
Be Grateful
Too many people are unhappy because they focus on what they do not have instead of feeling content with what they have. If you wake up in the morning and remind yourself to feel grateful for what you have, it can help you feel happier about being alive than you otherwise might. Practice gratitude even if all you have to feel grateful about is having a roof over your head and running water. There is always someone less fortunate than you. Never lose sight of that fact.
Drink Some Water
Too many people reach for the coffee machine on autopilot each morning, searching for a caffeine jolt to make them feel more awake. Before switching on the coffee machine, try drinking a glass of water. Making water your first drink of the day is known to flush out your stomach and balance the lymphatic system. Doing this helps you develop a healthy immune system, which makes you start the day with a good feeling inside.
Avoid Speaking Until You Are Fully Awake
How many times in life have you argued with other members of your household in the morning? All because you feel grumpy in the morning and are not fully awake. Trying to have a conversation with other people while you are still groggy is never a good idea. The potential for childish bickering is too great.
Your day will be better if you can resist having a conversation until you are fully alert and focused. Before you try this idea out, speak with the people you live with to ensure they are on board. That way, they will understand if you are sometimes silent for a while in the mornings.
Make Sure You Workout
Highly successful individuals often follow a morning exercise routine. Half an hour of cardiovascular exercise each morning will help to keep your body healthy. Adding some resistance work to your morning exercise routine will boost your overall strength and fitness in a matter of weeks.
You should pick a form of exercise that you enjoy. It’s easier to stick to an exercise routine if you like it. If you are easily bored, try listening to music while you exercise. Hearing a little bit of music can boost your enthusiasm so that you run a little further or do a couple of extra repetitions.
Stay Away from Your Smartphone
A no-brainer. Looking at the news or social media on your smartphone is not a healthy habit. Social media platforms tend to be full of doom, gloom, and unnecessary drama. The stories on news websites are usually miserable. Do yourself a favour and stop absorbing negativity as soon as you get up out of bed each day. You might be surprised at how rapidly your mood improves as a result.
Clean And Tidy Your Room
If you keep your room fresh and vibey, it will improve the air quality. Better air in your bedroom may lead to improved sleep quality. Make your bed, too. A tidy bed is always more inviting than a messy, unmade one.
Knowing exactly where things are can also save you a lot of stress and time. Nobody enjoys hunting for things when they should be getting out of the house and cracking on with their day.
Eat Healthy
Some people eat all the wrong things in the morning, while others skip it altogether, preferring coffee as a fuel source. Always find the time to eat a healthy, nutritious breakfast, such as a green smoothie and fruit. Eating a healthy breakfast each morning gives you enough energy to have a productive morning. It’s not easy to be at your best when you hear your stomach growling because you are hungry.
Create Lists
Some people find writing to-do lists on paper helpful, and completing all the items on your list can make you feel good about accomplishing things. When you feel efficient, it boosts your overall self-esteem. Moreover, having a to-do list can help you stay well-organised and achieve more.
A New You
Having a positive new morning routine might transform you and alter your life perspectives, changing you for the better. Your life can only improve from having good habits. So why not try implementing some of the suggestions you have just read about in your life? Who knows what changing your morning habits could help you achieve?
Disclosure: The information provided is for educational purposes only, based on personal experience, and should not be considered expert advice. Always seek guidance from qualified professionals regarding these topics.