Do you have a morning routine? I get so many questions about my morning routine and the biggest challenge that I get from most people is time…..⠀
I am calling BS on that old-time excuse.
We all have the same amount of time in a day, it all comes down to how you prioritize your time and protect your energy. Yes, I said Protect Your Energy! The more energy you have in a day, the better you feel, the bigger you can show up and the more you can accomplish.
My own morning routine consists of –
- Waking up and drinking a full glass of warm lemon water
- Spending time reading
- Spending time journaling
- Meditating
- Moving
Why these four things?
It allows me to set my intentions for the day, start the day aligned with my highest self, prepare my body for nourishing foods and movement and gives me energy! Building your own personal morning routine can do the same for you.
It Might Be the Big Secret
If you currently don’t have a morning routine, I encourage you to give it a try. Morning routines just might be the secret to having an incredible day and the amazing thing about them is that they are extremely personal. Here’s how you can get started –
Pick 1 habit and start it tomorrow. You can add more in later, remove the ones that you aren’t loving and you can swap them out from time to time. This initial list does not have to be permanent!
Here are a few that you can try out – pick any that resonate with you –
- Drinking a cup of coffee or tea
- Practice yoga
- Meditate
- Take a hot or cold shower
- Go for a walk or a run
- Visualize your day
- Write/say your affirmations
- Read
- Journal
- Practice gratitude
- Deep breathing
- Stretching or walking
- Getting outside for a quick hit of Vitamin D!
If You Aren’t a Fan of Mornings
Some of you may be thinking that you hate mornings and are convinced that will never change. But here’s what I’ll tell you – from my own experience and that of many people I know who have chosen to have a morning routine as well – you can do anything you want, regardless of what you believe to be true of yourself.
Building a morning routine all starts with your mindset. It begins with making a conscious decision that you want to start having a freaking incredible day, that you want to be happier and healthier, that you want to be more productive and feel in control of your day. With that commitment, you can overcome the “I’m not a morning person” belief that you have been telling yourself for years.
With this practice, you’re on your way to learning that when you are in control of your mindset, you will become even more obsessed with your own dream life!
Ready to start?
I can’t wait to hear how your morning routine goes. Whether you’ve had one for years or are starting one tomorrow, I’d love to hear how you’ve built yours. And as always, if you need any help, feel free to reach out to me at carmen@carmenohling.com.
Here’s to a freaking awesome morning tomorrow and an even better day!
Carmen
