A Morning Routine to Start a Stress Free Day:)
Do you often wake up frazzled and always feel in a hurry? Did you know that starting your day like this can have a negative impact on how your entire day goes?
I remember always feeling like I had to rush through my mornings to hurry out of the door to make what it felt like a forever long commute to work. I looked forward to the weekends to enjoy nice, slow mornings taking the joy of life in.
I later came to thinking that I didn’t want this feeling just on the weekends, but everyday! I went as far as writing out a schedule to follow, planning my mornings strategically.
Long gone were the mornings of slapping my alarm, rolling out of bed, dreading the day. I started with slow mornings by doing the following:
Using a soft, soothing sound for my alarm. (I’m not a heavy sleeper so I found this helpful).
Drinking water w/lemons and cucumbers upon waking (of course brushing my teeth first..haha). Drinking water first thing in the morning before coffee or anything else helps to flush out toxins and rehydrates your body.
Stretching. I never used to stretch when waking up. Now, I feel like this helps to give me that extra wake up that my body so desperately needs. Aim for soft full body stretching. (See my stretching videos;))
Journal. Taking the time to journal your thoughts and focus on gratitude can help with getting your focus going before heading out the door. You can combine this with soft music.
Breakfast. For a long time, I would skip breakfast mostly because I didn’t have the time to make it. However, it is important to fuel our bodies with nutritious foods to sustain us throughout the day. (If you are practicing intermittent fasting, skip this step.)
So, if you find yourself rushing through your mornings or going straight for social media, take a step back and think about how you can enjoy and create nice, slow mornings. Your mind and body will thank you.
xoxo,
Mindful Movements Fit, LLC.
