HEALTH
Small Rituals with Great Impact: Morning Habits to Feel Refreshed
Morning habits will either make you slump until you go back to bed, or they’ll make you feel fresh and ready to take on the day and make the most out of it. So, how do you incorporate those habits to feel better? In this article, I´ll show you some great morning habits so that you feel more alive, happy, and prepared to take the day with strength.
Start with a Cold Plunge
Jumping into cold water shocks you, gets blood pumping to every part of your body, and gives you an immediate energy boost. You’re also building mental resilience — a skill that will serve you all day. If you don’t have access to an ice bath, then take a cold shower instead and try to stay in for as long as possible.
Hydrate Before Anything Else
Your body’s thirsty from the night; it needs the juice to get fired up. Chug a glass of water. Lemon is optional, but it is recommended as vitamin C will give your noggin’ a hit of sharpness, too.
Practice Gratitude
Just take a moment to think and be grateful for what you do have. It doesn’t have to be crazy — just three little things you like. I like it when the sun shines on my bedroom door; I like my cozy blanket, or whatever, and something warm to drink.
Once you write it or say it — out loud — it is impossible to have a bad day.
Move Your Body
Move in the morning, and you’ll win the morning, and if you can win the morning, you can win the day. 10 minutes of yoga, 10 minutes of walking, and 10 minutes of stretching. Any of the rap. When you move, you activate your muscles, blood, and brain. Just by doing this one, you’ll spark your day.
Follow up with an ice bath. You’ll recover faster and decrease inflammation, and I promise you’ll come in beast mode after that.
Set an Intention
Before your day takes off, think about what you are trying to accomplish. Setting an intention can make sure you have the energy to have the impact you desire while providing clarity on your why.
Pick one ( mine is = to be present) and say it 3x before you head off into your day.
Limit Screen Time
Asking you to pick up your phone as soon as you wake up is a recipe for your day to spiral out of control.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll then go, why did I just do that? What did I just do afterwards? I would never in a million years recommend that anybody pick up their phone in the first 30 minutes of their day.
The Power of Small Habits
The beauty of morning habits is that they are not overwhelming or difficult. But the effectiveness of small will be very soon known whether that’s a cold plunge, a glass of water, or optimism. They are easy to do but impact your morning.
Start with 1–2 from the options. Over time, small wins add up to a compound effect. You start to wake up more energized, focused, and ready for the day. Why are you still thinking about it? Go start your morning transformation tomorrow!
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