7 Morning Rituals to Help You Start Your Day off Right
The key to any successful day in the world of a boss woman is an impeccable morning routine. If you have scatterbrain, feeling a little anxious thinking about your task for the day, and feeling unaccomplished by nightfall–chances are it's because you failed to center yourself before your day began. If you’re struggling to find peace throughout your day and are finding it hard to create time for yourself, follow these seven simple steps to ensure a great start to your day.
Keep the Phone Away and on Do not Disturb
We are all victim to the never ending cycle of scrolling the digital world of social media or emails as soon as we open our eyes in the morning. If you want to keep a clear mind and your levels of happiness high, leave your phone far away from you for at least an hour and use that time to stir your focus on peace and not work.
Take 15 ( Moments of Gratitude)
In a youtube video posted by Adriene Bailon, she mentioned that she added “Take 15” to her morning routine and it changed her focus for the day entirely. Before you begin the hustle and bustle of your day, take 15 minutes to reflect on the things you are grateful for. Great ways to make note of them would be in the “notes” section of your phone or even in a journal you dedicate to all the positive things life has granted you. Starting your day on a positive note will more than likely help you remember the good than to dwell on the bad when things hit the fan throughout your day.
Workout
Engaging in at least 30 minutes of exercise at the beginning of your day will aid you in making healthier decisions throughout the day. According to healthline.com , there are 7 benefits to working out in the morning.
● Beat the heat
● Healthier food choices
● Increased alertness
● More overall energy
● Better focus
● Better mood
● Support weight loss
Enjoy a glass of hot water and lemon
Hot water and lemon on an empty stomach are important factors to maintaining a healthy diet. If you are trying to stay in your fitness bag while being booked and busy, this trick should absolutely be an essential part of your morning routine. By drinking this magic in a cup, you will help your digestive system, keep you hydrated, freshen your breath, and keep your skin intact and glowing.
Balanced and Healthy Breakfast
We’ve heard this since we were kids, but we’re here to let you know that there is no way around this one. Why not boost your brainpower, gain energy, control your weight, and lower your risk to illness at the start of your day?
Set out Goals for the day
Organizing your goals and knowing what is on your plate for the day will help with the feelings of scatterbrain you may be feeling. Goal setting will assist you with execution for said projects or assignments , preparation for those goals, and with stopping you from avoiding tasks for the day. That way you smash all the goals on your list!
Clean your space
Lastly, having a cluttered room and workspace only causes a cluttered mind. Starting your day with a clean and organized space does something to your mental helping you to stay centered. Not to mention it feels great at the end of a work day to come home to a clean relaxed space for you to enjoy.