To get more positivity in your life, you want to start your morning with your a routine. What you do during the first 30 minutes of the day can have a big impact on your mood, energy, and mindset for the day.
Start Your Day with a Calming Routine
Think about your morning routine as a way to start slowly getting up, becoming more alert, and gently coaxing your mind awake. It should be short and easy to do, with just a few healthy habits that start your day off right.
Here are some ideas:
- Use nature sounds or your favorite song as your alarm.
- Write in your journal or write your to-do list for the day.
- Practice meditation or mindfulness.
- Do a gentle yoga session.
- Have tea or coffee while looking out of the window.
Write Down Affirmations for the Day
As part of your morning routine, write some affirmations you want to use for that day. Writing affirmations down and saying them aloud can help you be more positive for the day and keep remembering them in your mind.
Choose some affirmations that are positive, short, and easy to remember. That way, you can keep repeating them to yourself as you go through the day.
Stay Off Your Phone Until Absolutely Necessary
Using your phone first thing in the morning often increases stress and anxiety. The last thing you want to do is read a notification that puts you in a bad mood and completely ruins your positive mindset. So keep your phone turned off, or at least turn-off notifications, and avoid your socials so you don’t see them until you are ready to check your phone.
This can be easy to do by turning off all notifications at night before bed, turning your phone off completely, or using a regular alarm clock.
Create a List of Intentions for the Day
Finally, to finish your morning routine set some positive intentions for the day. This is similar to a to-do list but doesn’t just include tasks you need to complete. It can also include affirmations, positive thoughts, or the emotions you want to have that day. In this sense, it is a way to set the tone for the day and something to reflect on as you go through your day. Remember these intentions and repeat them to yourself whenever you need a reminder.
