How to Create a Morning Routine

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If you choose an activity that doesn’t fulfill all THREE factors, success will be that much harder.

Meditation is a well-documented form of stress reduction. There are several forms of meditation, so if sitting quietly cross-legged on the floor doesn’t sound like your thing, find a method that will work for you. For example, try a short guided meditation. Or look for a guided meditation app on your smartphone, https://www.headspace.com/. Do you meditate?

Starting your day in a tensed state sets the scene for the rest of your day. Whether it’s a clenched jaw, tweaked neck, or stiff back, there are ways to provide you some relief as soon as you roll out of bed. If you’d like to incorporate a tension relieving technique into your morning routine, try one of the following: 

  • Foam rolling
  • Stretching
  • Self-massage 

The best way to energize your day is with exercise. All you need is 10 minutes. If you have a little more time, try pilates, yoga or a morning walk to get you moving.  What’s your favorite way to move?

Find a creative outlet you enjoy and allow yourself some time to practice it every morning. 

This may seem out of reach when we have so many other priorities filling up our days, but remember, creativity and playfulness is an important part of wellness. Even if you are only able to dedicate 10 minutes each morning, it will make all the difference! 

This can be anything from journaling, a quick breathing exercise or even drawing if that’s what you like to do. There are no limits to what you can do!

There are several ways to set the tone for your day.  Some people begin their day by writing in a gratitude journal. All you would do is write down three things you are grateful for every morning. This will help you maintain feelings of positivity and thankfulness, no matter what comes your way. 

You could also try creating a to-do list, so you don’t forget any tasks. This also helps settle your mind knowing everything that needs to be done is in one place and lowers the chance of things being forgotten. 

Lastly, set a few small goals you’d like to accomplish for the day. Goals help you stay focused AND provide you with a sense of accomplishment when you achieve them!

Is there something you love doing, but never have the time for it?
What do you love? How can you incorporate it into your morning? If your first thought is you can’t, let’s discuss! There is a likely a way to ease it into your daily routine.

Another way to spend my Morning with cup of tea and some journaling

Here’s how you get started— pick 3 habits and start them tomorrow. Yes, just 3. You can add more later, but it’s best to start small. Pick the ones that resonate with you the most. Do them every morning immediately after you wake up for the next 30 days. Here is a list of ideas to help you get started. 

  • Wake up at least an hour earlier than you normally do 
  • Drink a tall glass of water with 1/2 juice of a lemon first thing
  • Stretch for five minutes upon waking 
  • Meditate for 5 to 10 minutes
  • Listen to a podcast
  • Walk or run a mile every single morning
  • Make a smoothie for breakfast
  • Take a cold shower in the morning 
  • Read a book for 10 minutes or longer
  • Write a journal entry
  • Keep a daily gratitude journal

You can, of course, choose more than three habits to start with. However, you’re more likely to succeed by starting slow. If you choose something and find out it really isn’t working for you, change it. This is YOUR morning routine. 

If you need help remembering your morning ritual, set yourself reminders or post notes around your house until it becomes second nature. Another helpful tip is to commit to new habits for 30 days. If you miss a day, make it up by adding a day to your total 30 days.

Establishing a morning routine that works for you will take time. Be patient and enjoy the process. Remember to start with just a few habits to avoid becoming overwhelmed. 

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