One of the most important decisions you make every day is how to start your day. You can either wake up on the wrong side of the bed and find yourself in a negative, grumpy mood for the whole day, or you can get up with a smile and feel energized by great thoughts.
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It might seem like luck that determines which one happens, but it’s not all about luck — there are things we do while we’re waking up that determine what kind of person we will be all day long. If you want to know how to make sure you always have an amazing morning routine and never wake up grumpy again, then keep reading!
Here are seven simple routines to consider doing to get your day off to a great start:
My 7 Simple Morning Rituals To Start the Day Right
1. Turn off your alarm clock.
Sounds simple, but how many times have you hit the snooze button and then felt exhausted all day because you hadn’t had enough sleep? When your body is tired it isn’t going to make waking up easy for you, so instead of struggling to wake up, try turning off the alarm in your sleep.
2. Drink a glass of water.
This will help rid you of that dreaded morning breath and might even make it easier for you to hit the gym after work, but more importantly, it will hydrate you and set up your body to perform at its best throughout the day.
If drinking a full glass is challenging, try drinking a few sips and gradually work your way up —you’ll feel better throughout the entire day.
3. Turn on some music while you get ready in the morning.
Music has many benefits for our brains and can impact positively on memory and mood which will benefit you throughout your workday and personal life. Not to mention that listening to your favorite songs while getting ready can get you energized before you even head into the office.
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4. Pick and recite one positive affirmation to set your day.
You can find a list of positive affirmations that you can use here. Picking one to recite over and over again will motivate you to achieve your goals throughout the day, which is particularly useful if you are having trouble motivating yourself for any reason.
Morning affirmations can also motivate you to get out of bed and start your day off on the right foot. By reciting them, you can overcome any negative thoughts or feelings that might be holding you back from having a great morning —you’ll find it easier to wake up and stay motivated.
5. Make your bed when you wake up in the morning.
It might seem like little more than a chore, but making your bed can actually have some surprising benefits. When you make your bed first thing in the morning, you’ll be able to leave for work or wherever else with a sense of accomplishment and order which will carry on throughout the day until you get home again at night.
6. Exercise in the morning.
Exercise is one of those things that always seems more appealing at night than it does in the morning, but making time for exercise first thing could be just what you need to improve your mood and enjoy life more.
Not only will exercising help release endorphins into your body, but you’ll be able to start your day off knowing you’ve done something good for yourself, which can influence how you feel all day long.
7. Eat breakfast
Make time to eat breakfast every morning before work or school so that you don’t arrive feeling stressed and starving at the same time.
Grabbing a quick bite on the way out isn’t going to set you up well for a hectic day at work or school, so make sure you’re able to eat something relaxing and delicious first thing in the morning.
Ready to Have the Best Mornings of Your Life
You can follow these tips every single day or choose a couple that you want to start with today. The most important thing is that you find the things that make you happy in the morning because it will set your day up for success.
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More reading on being happy: 31 Days to Waking Up Happy for Life