Morning Routines: Best Way To Start The Day
Tips, Hacks, Ideas
This week on Tips, Hacks, Ideas we're chatting all about the best way to start the morning routines.
On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behaviour becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact (James Clear - Atomic Habits)
I believe this completely, when Goldie was about 8 weeks old I started a new morning routine that included showering, having a smoothie, pumping breast milk, a quick online post-natal pilates class, tidying up the kitchen and putting a load of washing on / putting washing away. My goal was to have everything done by 9am to keep myself on track.
At first it was a huge struggle to get through these tasks efficiently, I even had a checklist in my notes on my phone because baby brain is real and I would always get distracted and forget what I was doing.
Now this routine is habit and I move through these tasks on auto. With some self care ticked off and a tidy space I feel like I can start my day with a clear mind.
We'd love to know, have you created a new habit / broken an old one?
Morning Routines: Ideas for ways to start the day
Drink a big glass of water
Meditate
Make a Perfect Cup of Coffee / tea
Focus in on your priorities
Set goals for your day and week
Plan your day in the shower
Take time to be grateful
Commit to a ritual & do it daily
Clear your head by going for a walk
Get sweaty and do a workout or go for a run
Listen to a motivating audiobook or podcast
Rise with the sun (or even before it)
Journal
Read a chapter of a book
Have a healthy breakfast
Connect with your partner
Cuddle and bond with your kids
No phones / technology for the first 30-60 minutes
Swim in the ocean
Great music + boogie
Review your long-term goals
Let sunlight into your room
Wake up at the same time everyday
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