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Why is a morning routine important?
- Morning routines are crucial for mental, physical, and emotional health, and can elevate your mood as well as energize you to power through the rest of the day.
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Get a good night's sleep
- Every morning routine starts well before the morning ever does. The night before, make sure to wind down at the end of the day, turn off devices at a set time, and get a solid eight hours of sleep.
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Avoid the snooze button
- Hitting the snooze button is actually quite problematic. What might feel like more rest initially can actually throw off your routine and even run you late.
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Tips for not snoozing
- Practice counting to five, then force yourself out of bed. Or preset your coffee machine so that the smell of fresh coffee is waiting for you!
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Don't look at your phone
- As second nature as it might seem, checking your phone in the morning skyrockets cortisol levels, which in turn contributes to feelings of anxiety, depression, and poor mental health.
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Tidy your room and make your bed
- When you’re up, make your bed and tidy any clothes or items lying around. Start your day and mindset in the right direction.
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Drink a full glass of water - Health and wellness is fueled by hydration. Start the morning feeling focused and productive by rehydrating before you have the chance to forget.
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Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea
- Enjoying the fresh aroma of a cup of coffee or a tea can make your day all the better!
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Stretching
- Help wake your brain and body after a restful night. The movement will help increase blood flow and oxygen to your muscles.
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Yoga - Set aside even just 10 minutes to do some yoga poses in the morning. Not only will it help improve flexibility, but it can help reduce stress and maintain a healthy digestive system.
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Morning walk
- Taking a walk in the mornings can relieve joint stiffness, manage blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as strengthen bones and muscles.
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Get some sunlight - Vitamin D first thing in the morning is crucial for immune and bone health. It also helps improve alertness and enhances your mood.
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Meditate and take deep breaths
- Meditation can train your mind to remain present and to concentrate, thereby improving your focus throughout the day.
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Positive affirmations - According to studies, self-affirmations can help improve problem-solving under stress. They also seem to engage parts of the brain associated with self-valuation.
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Affirmation examples - Affirmations such as “I am excited for the day,” “I am grateful for my job,” and “I am successful” can be said out loud or written.
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Healthy breakfast
- Eating breakfast, namely one with healthy proteins, helps women regulate hormones.
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Healthy breakfast example
- Consider a breakfast containing items such as oatmeal, cottage cheese, lean cuts of fish, and beans.
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Shower - Morning showers have numerous benefits, including improving blood circulation, easing stress, and increasing immunity by stimulating your body to make new white blood cells.
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Skincare routine
- Protecting and preserving your skin is essential. If you avoid or forget this, you can get clogged pores and acne, as well as leave your skin susceptible to damage.
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Set your intentions for the day - Setting intentions each morning is a great way of keeping you on track and improving your overall mindfulness.
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Make a to-do list for the day
- For some women, creating a simple to-do list each morning can be extremely helpful. Offload some of the burden of having to remember everything!
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To-do list pro tip
- Make sure your list is achievable. You want to motivate, not overwhelm yourself to achieve great things.
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Journal or write - Clear your mind for the day ahead; journal any thoughts or feelings you might be experiencing to make space for new and improved ideas.
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Breathe fresh air
- Deep breaths of air in the morning can help oxygenate your cells, improve blood circulation, and ultimately boost energy levels.
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Prep lunch or dinner
- As you know, we all have to eat (multiple times a day, in fact). By organizing your day in the form of prepped meals, you help alleviate future stress and allow for other priorities to take up brain space.
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Read the news - An informed mind is an active one—start the day catching up on some news and challenge your brain.
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Connect with someone you love
- Whether via phone or in person, connect with someone you love for that wholesome feeling of happiness.
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Listen to music
- Research has shown that listening to music has numerous benefits, including reducing anxiety, blood pressure, and pain. It can also help with mood and mental alertness. Sources: (International Association of Women) (John Hopkins Medicine) (Forbes) (Asana) (Peloton) (BetterUp) (PACE Hospitals) (The Washington Post) (Calm) (MI Blues Perspectives) (Herbal Dynamics Beauty) (Aroma Sense USA) (Medium) See also: How to be more persuasive
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Why is a morning routine important?
- Morning routines are crucial for mental, physical, and emotional health, and can elevate your mood as well as energize you to power through the rest of the day.
© Shutterstock
1 / 29 Fotos
Get a good night's sleep
- Every morning routine starts well before the morning ever does. The night before, make sure to wind down at the end of the day, turn off devices at a set time, and get a solid eight hours of sleep.
© Shutterstock
2 / 29 Fotos
Avoid the snooze button
- Hitting the snooze button is actually quite problematic. What might feel like more rest initially can actually throw off your routine and even run you late.
© Shutterstock
3 / 29 Fotos
Tips for not snoozing
- Practice counting to five, then force yourself out of bed. Or preset your coffee machine so that the smell of fresh coffee is waiting for you!
© Shutterstock
4 / 29 Fotos
Don't look at your phone
- As second nature as it might seem, checking your phone in the morning skyrockets cortisol levels, which in turn contributes to feelings of anxiety, depression, and poor mental health.
© Shutterstock
5 / 29 Fotos
Tidy your room and make your bed
- When you’re up, make your bed and tidy any clothes or items lying around. Start your day and mindset in the right direction.
© Shutterstock
6 / 29 Fotos
Drink a full glass of water - Health and wellness is fueled by hydration. Start the morning feeling focused and productive by rehydrating before you have the chance to forget.
© Shutterstock
7 / 29 Fotos
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea
- Enjoying the fresh aroma of a cup of coffee or a tea can make your day all the better!
© Shutterstock
8 / 29 Fotos
Stretching
- Help wake your brain and body after a restful night. The movement will help increase blood flow and oxygen to your muscles.
© Shutterstock
9 / 29 Fotos
Yoga - Set aside even just 10 minutes to do some yoga poses in the morning. Not only will it help improve flexibility, but it can help reduce stress and maintain a healthy digestive system.
© Shutterstock
10 / 29 Fotos
Morning walk
- Taking a walk in the mornings can relieve joint stiffness, manage blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as strengthen bones and muscles.
© Shutterstock
11 / 29 Fotos
Get some sunlight - Vitamin D first thing in the morning is crucial for immune and bone health. It also helps improve alertness and enhances your mood.
© Shutterstock
12 / 29 Fotos
Meditate and take deep breaths
- Meditation can train your mind to remain present and to concentrate, thereby improving your focus throughout the day.
© Shutterstock
13 / 29 Fotos
Positive affirmations - According to studies, self-affirmations can help improve problem-solving under stress. They also seem to engage parts of the brain associated with self-valuation.
© Shutterstock
14 / 29 Fotos
Affirmation examples - Affirmations such as “I am excited for the day,” “I am grateful for my job,” and “I am successful” can be said out loud or written.
© Shutterstock
15 / 29 Fotos
Healthy breakfast
- Eating breakfast, namely one with healthy proteins, helps women regulate hormones.
© Shutterstock
16 / 29 Fotos
Healthy breakfast example
- Consider a breakfast containing items such as oatmeal, cottage cheese, lean cuts of fish, and beans.
© Shutterstock
17 / 29 Fotos
Shower - Morning showers have numerous benefits, including improving blood circulation, easing stress, and increasing immunity by stimulating your body to make new white blood cells.
© Shutterstock
18 / 29 Fotos
Skincare routine
- Protecting and preserving your skin is essential. If you avoid or forget this, you can get clogged pores and acne, as well as leave your skin susceptible to damage.
© Shutterstock
19 / 29 Fotos
Set your intentions for the day - Setting intentions each morning is a great way of keeping you on track and improving your overall mindfulness.
© Shutterstock
20 / 29 Fotos
Make a to-do list for the day
- For some women, creating a simple to-do list each morning can be extremely helpful. Offload some of the burden of having to remember everything!
© Shutterstock
21 / 29 Fotos
To-do list pro tip
- Make sure your list is achievable. You want to motivate, not overwhelm yourself to achieve great things.
© Shutterstock
22 / 29 Fotos
Journal or write - Clear your mind for the day ahead; journal any thoughts or feelings you might be experiencing to make space for new and improved ideas.
© Shutterstock
23 / 29 Fotos
Breathe fresh air
- Deep breaths of air in the morning can help oxygenate your cells, improve blood circulation, and ultimately boost energy levels.
© Shutterstock
24 / 29 Fotos
Prep lunch or dinner
- As you know, we all have to eat (multiple times a day, in fact). By organizing your day in the form of prepped meals, you help alleviate future stress and allow for other priorities to take up brain space.
© Shutterstock
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Read the news - An informed mind is an active one—start the day catching up on some news and challenge your brain.
© Shutterstock
26 / 29 Fotos
Connect with someone you love
- Whether via phone or in person, connect with someone you love for that wholesome feeling of happiness.
© Shutterstock
27 / 29 Fotos
Listen to music
- Research has shown that listening to music has numerous benefits, including reducing anxiety, blood pressure, and pain. It can also help with mood and mental alertness. Sources: (International Association of Women) (John Hopkins Medicine) (Forbes) (Asana) (Peloton) (BetterUp) (PACE Hospitals) (The Washington Post) (Calm) (MI Blues Perspectives) (Herbal Dynamics Beauty) (Aroma Sense USA) (Medium) See also: How to be more persuasive
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Awakening wellness: morning routines for women that will transform your life
Key elements of a productive morning
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Every morning is a fresh start and time to seize the day before it really gets hectic. Setting the stage for what’s to come is crucial for each and every woman. A carefully structured morning routine can transform not only your morning into a peaceful beginning, it can also give you hours of energy and extra focus throughout the day. Whether you’re a busy professional, a multi-tasking parent, or some combination thereof, the insights in this gallery will set you up for daily productivity and emotional balance. Start harnessing the power of your mornings with a routine that empowers and inspires!
Curious to learn more? Click through for a guide to morning routines for women.
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