Every day is a gift. A blank slate to write on. The choices you make in the first moments after waking up can impact your energy, effectiveness, and mood for the entire day. I am a big fan of morning practices and encourage you to create one of your own.
Here are some fun ideas for starting your morning off right:
- Wiggle your toes and smile
- Snuggle with your pets or people
- Stretch or do yoga
- Express gratitude for the gift of another day
- Enjoy spiritual time (journal, meditate, pray)
- Set an intention for the day
- Go outside and listen to nature
- Read something motivational or uplifting
- Visualize your day evolving with ease and grace
- Say an affirmation, your core values, or a mantra that inspires you
- Send loving energy out to the world and then direct it toward yourself
- Listen to music and/or dance
What would you add to the list? Do you have a favorite morning practice already? I would love to hear what you have to say. You can share by commenting below.
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I battle with that time between waking up and getting up! I have a routine to read my Bible and pray but after that . . . the worst thing I can do is pick up my cellphone! Go for Google – #6 in ProBlogger Challenge
I agree Shirley. Cellphones (and social media) put us in the space of letting other people’s agendas control our time. And, before we know it, we are getting a late start to our day, creating more stress. Praying and reading the Bible are wonderful uplifting ways to start your day!
What a lovely post Linda! I already do some of the things listed but will definitely think about integrating the others! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Lisa: It sounds like you are already good at this and I am glad you now have a few new ideas.
Excellent – the only addition I would make would be care in dressing. When we look our best (and least according to our own self-image) we are more likely to say Affirmations with meaning, create intentions we intend to follow and meet the world head on.
Thank you Lauren. That is a great addition to the list! It is true that when we take care with our presentation (even if we will be at home all day) we feel better.
I am LOVING these ideas especially the wiggle your toes <3 I have been giving myself foot massages a few times a week and its such a simple act but makes me feel so good!
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Wiggling my toes is one of my favorites and I do it before I am even out of bed. I also like foot massages and like to do mini ones when I put on lotion after a shower. It feels soooo good.