3 Ways to Make Mornings Work for You
Are you a morning person? Here’s my top three tips on making the mornings work for you.
Are you a morning person? Here’s my top three tips on making mornings work for you.
I was never originally a morning person. Actually, I was really great at sleeping. Now flash forward into my 30’s, and it seems like I’ve flipped the script. There is nothing, I repeat nothing, better than a good night’s sleep followed by a refreshing morning wake up. You cannot convince me otherwise. This change didn’t happen overnight (see what I did there). I had to train myself to be a morning person. More precisely, I had to train myself not to hate life the second my alarm disturbed my lovely slumber.
Developing a morning routine is crucial. Not only does it set you up for the day ahead, it also gives you the opportunity to work on your mindset. I know I’m not alone when I say some days I wake up with a shitty attitude. It’s human. Our brains are wired to scan for threats first thing upon waking, so it’s no surprise your mind jumps to the workday ahead, the piles of laundry, and all the responsibilities creeping in before you even get out of bed. One way to shift that is to give yourself something to look forward to first thing in the morning. While my routine has become pretty specific over time, there are three non negotiables that can set you up for success, no matter who you are.
STEP 1: Hydrate (and do it right)
Before anything else, water. Your body has gone the entire night without it, and hydration is one of the simplest ways to wake everything up. I always start my day with filtered water, non negotiable for me, and I add a pinch of a good quality sea salt like Baja Gold to help remineralize it. Especially if you are filtering your water, adding minerals back in supports proper hydration and electrolyte balance. It’s simple, but it makes a difference in how you feel.
STEP 2: Go inward
There are a few different ways to do this. Meditation is a true game changer, but if you are not there yet, start with breathwork. Even a few minutes of intentional breathing can help regulate your nervous system and set a calmer tone for the day. Deep breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, which helps you stay more grounded when life inevitably throws something your way. If you want to go deeper into this, I break it down in my post, The Beginner’s Guide to Meditation.
STEP 3: MOVE MOVE MOVE
This one speaks for itself. Wake up your system. Whether it is a walk, yoga, strength training, or something more intense, just move your body. Get your blood flowing, wake up your metabolism, and shift your energy. If you have ever pushed through a tough workout first thing in the morning, you know nothing the day throws at you quite hits the same after that. Investing in your physical health shows up everywhere else, mentally and emotionally too.
If you can, take it outside. Even a 10 minute walk in the morning light can help reset your circadian rhythm and support better sleep and energy later on. Add in some water with electrolytes while you’re out there, maybe throw on a walking meditation, and now you’re stacking habits without even thinking about it. I’ll be right back… I just coached myself into an epic morning routine :)
Honestly, that alone can shift the tone of your entire day.
Implementing these three practices into your morning routine can completely shift how you start your day. And over time, those small, consistent actions add up to something much bigger.
