What does your morning routine look like? Do you find yourself rolling out of bed and stumbling around to begin your day? Starting your morning on a good note is essential to set yourself up for a great day. Developing healthy morning habits and rituals will take your day from ordinary to extraordinary! Try to incorporate any of these three to six steps in your morning routine, you can swap them out or remain consistent.
1. Stretch
Stretching in the morning can help you feel limber and prevent injury throughout the day. Consistent stretching can prevent knots from forming in your body. Performing some light physical activity at the beginning of the day is an easy and effective day to wake up.
2. Yoga
Yoga is excellent to get the blood flowing in your body. Not only that, but the breathing exercises accompanied by a good yoga routine will help you relax and focus on the day. A simple routine that ranges from 5 to 15 minutes will suffice.
3. Gratitude journal
Starting your day off with what your grateful for can change your entire mood and help you destress. When you wake up, try writing down 5 to 10 things you are grateful for, it can range from an incredible work opportunity to a new friend that you’ve made.
4. Daily goals
Rather than making a chore list or to-do list, try creating a daily goals list. Have a specific journal for the goals and targets you want to accomplish for the day.
5. Drink water
After you’ve been sleeping for the night, it’s important to rehydrate your body for the day. Adding lemon, cucumber, or mint leaves to your water can add a fresher and brighter taste, they also include great detoxing qualities. Drink water as soon as you wake up before consuming any food in the morning.