Setting yourself up for a good day ahead with a morning ritual
A stress free morning is something everyone dreams about, but not always achieves. One secret to having success and achieving more is having a consistent morning ritual or structured routine. A morning routine can help you start the day on a positive note, boost your energy and prime your brain for success.
Having a morning ritual can not only set you up for a fantastic day, but it can also change your life!
The Morning Ritual
The key to determining a morning routine lies in what your goal is.
Do you want to be healthier?
Are you trying to be more productive?
Do you want to foster creativity?
How important is self-care for you?
Before deciding on a morning ritual, create a goal for yourself. Focus on one small change at a time. Here are some ways you can start your morning.
Prep the Night Before
Start planning for the next day. Make a ToDo List or a list of tasks and write them down. Research shows that writing things down helps you to follow through. Plus you’ll sleep better the night before. You are more productive because you don’t have to stop and think about what comes next.
Planning for the next day allows you to prioritise tasks. You are not making spontaneous decisions during the day that get you off track, procrastinate or get caught up in distractions.
Drink Water
While you sleep, your body gets dehydrated. Drink a full cup of warm water after you get up. Water helps to get the body going by waking up your organs. Drinking water when you wake up also helps get your digestive system flowing and helps curb your hunger. Ideally squeeze some fresh lemon juice to help with the detoxification.
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Gentle Movement
Starting the day with exercise helps start the day on a positive note. Adding exercise to your morning ritual sets you up to be more productive during the day, not to mention the health benefits.
Another aspect of exercise is that it helps you sleep better. Researchers discovered that people who exercised first thing in the morning had better quality sleep than those who exercised later in the day. The best part is you don’t have to exercise for very long. Movement helps your body wake up and gets your mind flowing.
Gentle Yoga stretches, a walk and breathwork is a great movement activity to add to your morning routine with deliberate poses that involve focus.
Meditation
Meditation can have a lot of benefits to both the mind and body. Among the benefits of meditation are:
Relieves stress and anxiety
Improves productivity
Reduces worry
Increases energy
Boosts overall wellbeing
Mindful meditation can help you learn not to pass judgment on yourself or others and observe situations without emotion. Many successful people start their day with meditation.
Early morning is the perfect time to meditate because it is usually quiet and peaceful. The time of the day you meditate plays a role in how it affects you. A consistent morning meditation calms the mind and gives you insight into the day ahead. Try to get to bed 30mins before you normal retire, and wake up 30mins earlier to allow yourself the time to mindfully relax and be grounded.
Don’t Skip Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It helps supply nutrients and fiber for energy and facilitates the digestive process. Eating a high-protein breakfast can keep you fuller longer. When you skip breakfast and are super hungry, you tend to overeat.
How the Body Responds to Morning Rituals
When you create a morning ritual, your body responds positively. The benefits of a morning ritual are:
Reduced stress and anxiety
Increased productivity
Prepares you for the rest of the day
You feel more in control
It gives you an energy boost
Better relationships due to lower stress levels
You can start practicing a morning ritual one change at a time to keep you from feeling overwhelmed. Incorporating a morning routine into your day will help you develop healthier habits and set you on your way to making positive lifestyle changes.
What We Offer At Rest and Restore
Rest and Restore Wellness Retreat is a haven for those seeking to rejuvenate their minds and bodies. Our retreats provide a range of activities that focus on wellness, including nourishing and healthy meals, yoga, meditation, forest bathing and breathwork. These rituals help to ease the body into the day and allow you to connect with nature.
We believe that our morning rituals are an essential part of our wellness retreats. They help to set the tone for the day and provide a foundation for the rest of the activities that follow. Our experienced team at rest and restore help lead these sessions in serene settings that allow you to connect with your mind, your breath and all parts of your body.
Our morning rituals are just one part of our comprehensive wellness retreats. We also offer a range of other activities, including massages, sound therapy, as well as workshops and classes focused on mindfulness, stress reduction, and other wellness topics. By starting the day with restorative waking up rituals, you'll be on your way to feeling your best. Our retreats are designed to provide you with a transformative experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.