It seems like the topic of consistent morning routines has been coming into my awareness from different avenues for the last six months. Do you think the Universe is trying to get my attention?
Before, my typical morning, if I was not traveling, consisted of getting up, making the bed, brushing my teeth, making some tea and jumping on the computer in my home office. I’m pretty confident that doesn’t qualify as an effective morning routine.
I finally made the decision to be more intentional around my morning routine. Just to be clear, a morning routine doesn’t mean getting up at a certain time or doing a set of activities that someone else prescribes are best. No, it’s setting up habits that are best for you, those that give you energy and allow you to be more productive throughout your day, and then doing them consistently every day.
From all of the possible morning routine activities, I selected the ones that most resonate with me. After getting up, I make the bed and brush my teeth, then I meditate. I started with just five minutes because I was antsy and wanted to get into my office. As the time has gone by, I have adapted some guided imagery, prayer and meditation into that time. Then I stretch….maybe by next month, I’ll be actually exercising on the equipment that fills my basement. Finally, I write in my journal. Megan Patton and I have designed a journal for our retreat and I just love it! It gives me the opportunity to visualize my day, write down some affirmations, and be intentional about the activities I am planning for the day.
Our featured expert this month has a morning routine…check it out here.
Let me know your morning routine and if you are interested in learning more about the retreat that Megan and I are hosting in January, visit this page.
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