Why You Need a Morning Ritual

Do have a morning ritual or routine? No? You might want to think about designing one. It’s pretty simple.

The manner in which you wake up and what you do upon waking will set the tone for the rest of your day.  Will your day be peaceful and fun or hurried and harried?

Think about how you wake up. What type of alarm do you have? What do you do when you first wake up? Do you watch the news, rush to the shower, grab your coffee and run out the door; or do you exercise, meditate, eat breakfast with your family, and sit and savor your morning coffee or preferred beverage?

Consider some of these options:

• Get a pleasant sounding alarm; nature sounds, pleasant music or one of the light alarms that slowly gets brighter.
• Don’t watch the news! Studies show it causes stress and anxiety – and if you must get your news fix, then at least wait until you have relaxed first.
• Take a few minutes to sit still, breathe and mindfully meditate on being grateful for another beautiful day.
• Move! Exercise or do some type of movement – yoga and walking count.
• Eat a nutritious breakfast- No a coffee and muffin at the drive thru does not count. We know that a good breakfast is good for our health and optimal functioning.

Try to get your day off to a good start with a peaceful morning ritual. You might have to get up before the kids to get this done, but it is worth the effort.