MORNING Routine Tips

BRI, I WAKE UP HELLA EARLY AND THERE’S NO WAY I CAN GET UP EARLIER.

Stop yelling at me. Honestly if that’s relatable, you can’t afford to not lock down an a.m. routine.

WHERE DO WE START?

Figure out how much time it will take to get everything done without feeling rushed (tip: prep the night before is key - laying out clothes, prepping meals). Having time to sip your coffee (or tea!) and move slowly from task to task will transfer into an overall sense of well-being for your work, training, etc.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

  • Box breathing
  • Drink a big ol’ glass of water
  • Make your bed
  • Light stretch
  • Quick movement routine, like 10 air squats or lunges
  • Visualize your day
  • Go for a walk – Increased blood flow, improved breathing and circulation, reset circadian rhythm. What’s not to like?
  • Drink tea – Green plus peppermint equals yum
  • Journal – Asking “What are 3 things I’m happy about right now?” and "What are 3 things I want to do today?” are helpful for me.
  • Pick a daily focus book like @dailystoic
  • Prep your lunch – Will reduce the temptation to eat out or engage in other f***ery

There is no right or wrong way. Pick a couple to start and when you mess up or skip a day, which will happen, keep going.

PRO TIPS

1. STOP snoozing! 

The body operates on a crazy cool internal clock, and some processes (such as raising your internal body temp) start 1-2 hours before you normally wake up. The more your snooze and repeat the more you confuse your brain, so you’ll probably feel more out of it even though you actually spent extra time in bed.


????2. Crush your bedtime routine so you’re refreshed and ready for the day – check out my post “Creating a Bedtime Routine” for more.

3. Get a Phillips Sunrise Simulating Clock

It sets to a gradually building light and/or sounds that will start your day off WAY better.

4. Don’t touch your phone until you’ve completed your morning routine - this one is by far most impactful for me.

5. Avoid coffee before food – I know #sacrilege. Coffee on an empty stomach is kiinda like throwin’ kerosene on a fire.????

Let's return to health, together.