You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.
• John.C.Maxwell.
Snoozing an alarm many times so that you would be able to sleep a few more minutes and then rushing all day long is something you do. Or proudly address yourself in the category of,’Night owl “.
So, let me tell you that, An ideal morning routine only sets the right tone for the new day, but also maximizes the effective time of positive influence of the ritual on your day.
What is the morning routine?
Primarily, The morning routine is a set of rituals that we need to follow every day.
It may include writing the journal, To-do-list, hydrating yourself, doing some exercise, going to walk, reading something inspirational, etc depending on different individuals.
One important aspect of self-care is the morning routine.
Why do we need to have the ideal morning routine?
How we begin our day has a tremendous impact on how the rest of the day seems to go.
The ideal morning routine isn’t only a set of rituals or an effective habit to build but; It is like the treasure with the wealth of tranquility, peace, positive attitude, and lots of confidence.
Many times it happens that we rush all day, get frustrated and we end up frustrating our beloved ones. This affects both our emotional as well as physical health. Our efficiency at work reduces creating many further traumas.
So, here is the ideal morning routine.
What is the ideal morning routine?
The ideal morning routine is any routine or ritual which you can perform without breaking your circadian rhythm and forcing yourself.
Waking up at the right time is the most essential part of the morning routine. Her, right time doesn’t convey the idea that forcefully wakes up at 5’o’ clock and then be sluggish all day. Wake up at the time that suits you the best and when you have taken enough sleep.
The time given for morning routine may vary from person to person and could be between 30 minutes-90 minutes.
So, the information given below is the set of rituals you need to follow to build a powerful morning routine.
1. Writing the journal every morning.
The first task in the morning is to write your journal. Write your To-do-list of tasks.
But; do remember do not write anything that would pressurize you like your big accomplishment goals, responsibilities. Writing these things while starting your day can sabotage your enthusiasm.
Write any stray thought that comes to your mind when you wake up. Write the things you’re grateful for in life, write about your passion or anything else.
One thing you can do for avoiding pressure in the morning is to write the three important tasks you want to accomplish the evening before. Many productive experts and successful people spend their evenings preparing for the next day.
2. Give some time to sweat in.
Do somebody exercise each morning. That exercise may be stretching, walking, jogging, playing sports, cardio, and yoga.
Scientific research shows that when we exercise each morning, Our body releases chemicals called ‘endorphins’. Endorphins are responsible for triggering the positive feeling in the body.
Benefits of exercising.
– It makes us feel happier.
– It can increase our energy level.
– It can help our brain health and memory.
– It can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
– It improves our mood.
3. Read something motivational.
Read anything motivational that would give you the potential for the rest of the day. An article or blog, your favorite novel, in sense anything that can inspire you throughout the day.
Read books, blogs on self-development, motivational quotes, newspapers. Many successful people in the world have Steve Jobs, Ernest Hemingway, Benjamin franklin had the habit of reading every morning.
4. Meditate each morning.
The little amount of reflection and mindfulness has the potential to change your life.
Meditate for at least ten minutes. It can be performed in many ways, Chanting om or just sitting relaxed. It may differ from person to person.
Benefits of meditation:
- Enhances self-awareness.
- Promotes emotional health.
- Lengthens attention span.
- Help fight addictions.
- It is a natural stabilizer.
5. Fuel properly.
We should fuel our bodies properly. For that, the first task to do in the morning is to hydrate your body with lots of water. Try to drink one liter of water in the first hour you wake up.
Secondly, have a breakfast that will fill you up to your stomach as well as your heart. Having a filling breakfast keeps you energetic throughout the day. Have something heavy and healthy for breakfast. It is essential to fuel your body and brain properly.
Here, many people have the problem of taking the mobile at first in the morning. It is a bit difficult in the beginning to minimize the use of technology. To be prompt today technology has become vital hence we can’t avoid it.
Allow the technology to work for you and use it accordingly.
Potential benefits of building an ideal morning routine.
1. Increases productivity.
The morning routine helps us to set the tone for the day, better allowing us to control our schedules. By starting the fresh day we can better focus on what is in front of us and achieve our better.
Productivity is not about how much we achieve but it’s about the quality of work.
2. Boosts confidence.
Experiencing daily tasks and observing ourselves and our capabilities help us to boost our confidence and build our personality. Accomplishment helps us to reinforce our sense of self-efficiency.
3. Emotional health.
Morning routine focuses to build the momentum and set the emotional tone for the day allowing us to give time to our relations. We all know that every relation demands time to build and bloom.
Also, in the morning you can dedicate some time to your relations. simple things are big in terms of relationships and should be pulled off with ease.
4. Physical health.
The ideal morning routine includes many aspects of our physical health.
Waking up early in the morning, doing physical activities, and eating a healthy breakfast contribute majorly to a healthy and fit physical body.
You will be happier than ever, acquire magnificent habits, and find a simple way to lead our life, enjoying every second of your life that counts.