Having a morning routine is important because it sets the tone for your day. Ultimately, we control the direction of our day. We control how we feel.
Having a morning routine is as simple as waking up with a smile on your face every day. There is no right or wrong way to create a morning routine, but you want to have the intent for good energy and positivity.
Here are our 6 tips for a healthy and rewarding morning routine.
Bedtime
Your morning routine starts at bedtime. This is the time to clear your mind and recover from any negativity. Clear your mind of any stress and worry. Before you go to sleep take time to:
1. Slow Down & Breathe
Sit up or lie down on your back, close your eyes, and take three deep breaths. This is used in meditation and has many great benefits that include releasing bad energy, negative thoughts, and stress while bringing more joy and happiness.
2. Meditate
Meditation at bedtime is another great way to set the tone for your morning. By meditating, you can wine down the mind and the body. There is no right or wrong way to meditate. You can lay in silence, listen to meditation music, or a guided meditation to talk you to sleep.
Morning
The best way to wake up is to take a few deep breaths, smile if a smile is in you, and just say “THANK YOU.” Being grateful is the key to a rewarding life, so waking up and being thankful is going to set the tone for your day.
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Give Thanks
Give to the universe and the universe gives back. As with bedtime, you want to practice breathwork and meditate. Set an intention for your day! This can be as simple as saying, “Today will be a good day, and if the day is not so good, may my ability to deal with it be good today…”
Not sure where to start? Try this great morning meditation.
You’re Up!
Once you are up and moving, it’s important to continue being intentional. Try any of the following ideas and we guarantee you’ll notice a difference.
1. Hydrate
Drink a glass of lime water. By drinking lime or lemon water, you are