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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