Looking for a way to make getting up easier every day? Try adding any of these three habits to your morning routine to add a sense of peacefulness to your day and help you leap out of bed each day, excited for the new opportunities each new day brings!
- Drink water & go for a walk
Each morning, we wake up dehydrated due to the lack of water while we are sleeping. I like to drink water right when I wake up to start rehydrating my body right away and start my day on the right foot. Then, I get outside and go for a walk each morning to get my daily dose of sunlight right away. This can help realign your circadian rhythm and wake your body up. Moving your body helps you start your day energized without caffeine.
- Stretch your muscles
Right when I get back from my walk, I start stretching. Walking helps loosen my muscles so I can dive right into my stretches. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve noticed that it’s easier to strain my muscles, so stretching is extremely important to me. This helps prepare my body for whatever the day could throw at me and keeps me flexible and limber.
- Meditate for at least 5 minutes
After I finish stretching, I open the Calm app and do the daily guided meditation. I like to use the Calm app because it provides a new daily 10 minute meditation each day, which is the perfect length for me. A common misconception about meditation is that you must do it for long periods of time, but research shows that even just 5 minutes of meditation is beneficial to your health.
- Write in a gratitude journal
After finishing my meditation, I take out my 5-minute journal. This journal has different prompts about gratitude, goals, affirmations, and more. This helps me get into a peaceful mindset and get ready to tackle the day with my priorities taking center stage. Gratitude has proven to increase happiness and general satisfaction in people’s lives. Try this out to elevate your mindfulness each morning!
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