8 Simple Ideas For a Healthy Start To Your Day
Most of us don’t have the time or energy to perform a long and involved morning routine that incorporates 20 difference wellness practices and 3 hours of your time, but the good news is it really only takes a couple simple habits to start your day on a healthy, positive note, which will have a positive ripple effect on your entire day.
Below are a few ideas for you to adapt into your routine that are both simple and effective. There’s no need to check every item off the list, just choose a few that you realistically can commit to:
Prepare for a good morning the night before by tidying up your house, so that you wake up to a clean and calm home ready for a fresh new day.
Avoid hitting the snooze button when the alarm (or kids) wake you up. Get up and hit the ground running by getting up and out of bed without delay. If you’re able to gain some early morning quiet time, that’s an added bonus.
Carve out space to have quiet time for yourself- whether a meditation, alone time in the shower, or a quick workout - anything that gives you a little headspace can be super helpful for starting the day with a clear and focused mind.
Start your day with a warm and detoxifying drink, like lemon water, warm water with ginger, lemon and honey or even an herbal tea.
Eat some form of protein as your breakfast, ideally within the first couple hours of waking. You don’t need to make yourself nuts over this, but by eating protein as your first meal you are giving your body and mind sustained energy and helping to ignite your metabolism.
Make your bed to not only help you create a clean space but to also jumpstart your day with a small win that can help spark your motivation. Plus, it’s been said that making your bed is the easiest daily habit you can do to boost happiness :).
Keep your phone on do not disturb for a period of time in the morning to help keep you off your emails and social media so you can center your morning around you and not your list of to-dos.
Get dressed, even if you work from home :). Like making your bed, changing out of your pajamas and getting yourself ready can help you feel more motivated and energized. Bonus: put on workout clothes so you’re that much more likely to squeeze in a workout or commit to that the fitness class.
