The Value Of An Intentional Morning Routine
GOOD MORNING YA ALL!
Are you someone who struggles with getting your morning in order before the day takes you by storm?
For many of us, if we don’t have a plan for our day it is left to distraction and default leaving you unfulfilled at the end of the day.
So what’s the solution? Adopt this intentional morning routine for clarity, focus and calm in your day.
SEIZE THE DAY! CARPE DIEM!
To help you get started I’ll share my morning rituals and how I turned them into a everyday routine.
My purpose? Get my mind clear and my body fired up with purpose and intention to live my best day.
HABITS TO AVOID FIRST THING IN THE MORNING
- No smartphone until after breakfast
- No news is good news (no paper, online, tv)
- No email until after 1 pm (email is everyone else’s agenda)
- No phone calls until the afternoon (reserve your early morning hours for your creativity)
POSITIVE HABITS TO BEGIN FIRST THING IN THE MORNING
-Mindset- Prayer - Journaling (the “5 Minute Journal” is a good beginners journal)
-Listen to something positive on a podcast or youtube
-Make my bulletproof coffee and protein smoothie for the day
-Movement/exercise of any kind :) (sometimes I combine listening to a podcast while working out or walking)
-Review my appointment book for the day & rearrange if necessary
-Begin my first productivity interval with writing and reading
The early morning is when your mind is fresh and clear so you’ll want to do those things that require focus and concentration.
KEEP THINGS SIMPLE AT FIRST
Simplicity gives you a better chance of sticking to it.
Pick a couple of things on the list below that you can get excited about and start building on them.
Try to dedicate 15 - 30 minutes at the beginning for your morning routine.
This will keep you from getting overwhelmed and quitting. You can add more time later as you like.
Adopting simple morning habits can help create a positive mindset and vibrancy for your day.
1. Before you get out of bed, envision your day. What do you want it to look like? (spend about 1 minute and visualize in your mind how you want your day)
NEXT: GRAB YOUR NOTEBOOK OR JOURNAL and ponder these questions.
2. State ONE thing that you can be excited about today.
3. Name ONE word that describes what kind of person you want to be today.
(excited, in service, supportive, loving, confident, consistent, etc)
4. Think about a situation that might stress you out and HOW your best self would deal with it. Write it down.
5. Fill in the blank: What is ONE bold action I could take today_______________.
6. Name ONE thing you WILL do today to feel FULFILLED and HAPPY.
7. Write down 3 things you are GRATEFUL for first thing in the am.
Sometimes while I'm in the shower I speak gratitude and affirmations out loud (or you can say them silently in your mind).
8. While you are getting ready for the day listen to your personalized affirmations with your headphones.
You can find morning affirmations here on my Inspired Living podcast show with Shelley Marenka
9. Next, go get your workout at the gym or take a walk outdoors for some fresh air.
TIP: If you use cardio equipment you can do double duty and listen to a motivational podcast or youtube while working out.
RINSE AND REPEAT DAILY
Now you're ready for a positive, productive day, week, and month!
TIP: if you miss a day be easy on yourself and pick it up again tomorrow.
The more consistent you are with some sort of routine, the quicker your intentions will become habits.
Ready for some quiet morning inspiration? Get it here on my podcast
Be sure to subscribe to my channel and share it with friends! After all, you want happy, high-performing friends, right?
Carpe Diem!
Lots of love, Shelley
