I’m a morning person, through and through. I wake up naturally normally between 6 and 7am. Once I’m up, I’m up. I get out of bed, I do my morning meditation and yoga, make myself a cup of coffee and check emails/do work. However, not everyone has so much energy in the morning!
Even if you’re not a morning person, making the best out of mornings can set you on a good path for the rest of your day. While it may seem cliche, here are some tips for making the best out of mornings 😀
- Plan for the morning. The night before, consider what you have to do when you get up. Can you get your mug out and set your coffee pot up so all you have to do is flip a switch in the morning? Can you lay out your clothes so you can easily slip into them? Can you make your room a sacred space at night so when you get up in the morning, you’re reminded to do your meditation/prayers/yoga/go for a run? Maybe set our your running shoes so they’re waiting for you, or tidy up your floor space so when you get up, you are reminded to take time stretching or meditating. Do whatever you can to create a sacred space for yourself in the morning.
2. Have a determination or goal. Before you get out of bed, think about a determination or goal for the day. Confidently repeat this determination for yourself. Maybe your determination *is* getting out of bed! Make a vow to yourself and see it through.
3. Indulge yourself. Once you’re up and awake (after whatever morning rituals you might need to engage in such as meditation, prayer, yoga, or running), reward yourself! Make that cup of tea. Eat a good and healthy breakfast (high in protein and fiber if you can… eggs and fruit are a good combination). Go play around on the computer for a bit. Take a nice, relaxing shower. Remember that this time is for you.
4. Goal setting. Set the rest of the goals for your day. By now you should have the energy and capacity to consider what really needs to get done! Keep up this energy throughout the day. What do you need to get done for the mission of your activism/job/school? Who do you need to help today? Who do you need to reach out to? Remember, you’re one step closer to creating positive change since you made the best of your morning.
-Hope Schmid, Founder of Warrior’s Pose
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