We all need to find more time for self-care and mornings are a great place to start as it sets you up for a good day. However, this can seem almost impossible when you need to get so much done before you go to work, and it seems like a never-ending rush to get from one chore to the next. On a hectic morning, self-care goes out of the window, but this is the time when you need it most. Here are six easy ways to add more self-care to your mornings.
Get Up Earlier
This sounds like a contradiction in terms. The alarm clock goes off and all you want to do is press snooze for a few more precious minutes of sleep. You may think this is part of your morning self-care routine, but all it does is make you late and add to your anxiety. Instead, try to get up a bit earlier so that you don’t have to rush about as this will get your morning off to a bad start before it has even begun.
Drink Some Water
The chances are you will wake up a little dehydrated after a long night’s sleep so start the day by drinking some cold water. This will quench your thirst and give you the energy you need to get moving.
Avoid Your Phone
Avoiding your phone in the morning is a must for many reasons. Firstly, it makes you waste time, and by the time you put it down you are running late and having to rush around. Secondly, it can make you feel sluggish and stop you from wanting to get out of bed even if you didn’t press the snooze button. Thirdly, reading bad news on the internet will put you on a downer for the rest of the day and make you feel depressed before you even start. Avoid your phone for as long as possible.
Step Outside
Take a moment to step outside when you wake up. Feel the invigorating fresh air giving your body energy, listen to the birds singing and smell the flowers. Connecting with nature in the mornings will make you feel alive and energized and is a great way to add more self-care to your routine.
Eat Breakfast
Most people skip breakfast when they are in a hurry, but this is not good for you. It plays havoc with your blood sugar level and metabolism, and it makes you crave a sugar rush by mid-morning that will lead to you eating unhealthily. Making time for breakfast is one of the most important self-care routines in the morning. Eat foods such as oats and fruit, and cereals that will release energy slowly and make you feel full for longer.
Treat Yourself
Giving yourself a treat in the mornings is a great way to practice self-care and encourages you to bounce out of bed with a spring in your step. Order some fantastic tasting coffee from Kopi Luwak Direct to make your morning caffeine hit the best it can be. Ask Alexa to play your favorite song and get dressed while singing along to it. Treats don’t have to be too extravagant in the mornings, but if they can be slotted easily into your morning routine, they will set you up for a great day.
These six tips will help to get you moving in the mornings and start you on your journey to a great day. They are easy to do and will not take up a lot of your time, but they will make you feel fantastic. Try some for yourself and see just how much difference it makes.
