I learned how to change my morning routine which can change your life!
Changing your morning routine can help you live your best life. It’s not just a new way of doing things, it’s a mindset shift.
Most people are just getting started when it comes to their morning routines, but by making small changes, you can create massive results.
When you wake up in the morning, there’s an amazing energy that you can feel, which is why the right morning routine can literally change your life.
Most people wake up to their alarm clock every day, turn on their phone, eat breakfast, and then they start their day.
In this article, we’ll discuss how to change your morning routine by making small changes, and how you can create massive results. To further inspire you, I shall also provide sample morning routines and quotes and daily affirmations to say as part of your morning routine.
Why a Morning Ritual is Important
Why a morning ritual is important?
You might find yourself asking, “How can a morning ritual or routine change my life?”
A ritual is simply something that you do every day. It can be anything from brushing your teeth to saying your morning prayers.
In most cases, rituals are deeply ingrained into our culture. Even though many of us have lost touch with the importance of rituals, they can still be incredibly powerful and transformative.
For example, if you’re an entrepreneur, having a morning ritual can help you set your mindset and focus for the rest of your day. If you’re a musician, your morning ritual can help you prepare for your performance. If you’re a blogger, having a morning ritual can help you write more effectively.
One of the most single important things that I have found that you can do to change your life and be happy and productive for the rest of the day is by having an empowering morning routine.
Now when I wake up in the morning, I have a strong sense of self, confidence, and the drive to achieve goals. My routine has helped me develop my mind, body, and spirit.
How to Start Your Day, Make Your Bed, Move Your Body & Change Your Life
How to start your day, make your bed, move your body and change your life.
I know, I know… how many of you right now consistently wake up feeling groggy, uninspired and unmotivated? You simply wake up and literally are a ‘walking zombie’ going thru the motions of taking a shower, getting dressed, drink a quick cup of coffee and then rush off to your 9 to 5 daily grind?
What if I told you you could change all of that! What if, instead, you wake up with energy and vitality to take on the day… to look forward to all that you wish to accomplish? What if you did change your routine and started feeling happy.
Because when you are happy, you’re simply more focused, more energetic and just overall more productive.
My advice is simple:
“Wake Up, Get Up and Show Up Every Morning & Change Your Life!”
Beth Elkassih
Yes, no matter how you feel, I’m telling you to wake up, get up and show up and never give up! By setting this simple ‘mantra’ into your mindset, you shall be on your way of feeling good about yourself and setting up yourself with positive enthusiasm on taking on each day!
Instead of hitting the snooze button by creating a morning routine, you will make a huge difference in feeling your best. This will not only set you up for success, but it sets the tone for the rest of your day.
What is a Good Morning Routine?
What is a good morning routine?
A good morning routine should help you start your day with a clear head, motivation, and most importantly a new perspective.
By changing your routine you will also be able to change your life and get out of your comfort zone.
What do I mean by a good morning routine?
Your morning routine should set you up for the day, and help you get a jumpstart on your day.
You should be focused, motivated, and ready to go.
Simple good morning habits and tips will help set up your personal self-care routine.
Some of the world’s most admired, creative and successful people depend on their morning seroutines to make sure their days are as productive and successful as possible.
So the next you hit the snooze button on your alarm, you may try out one or two of the following:
Per CNN Health:
1. Set your alarm to work for you — not against you
2. Breathe in the new day
3. Drink a full glass of water first thing before coffee
4. Move your body in all directions
5. Make time to exercise
6. Set your mind right
7. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude
How to Make Your Morning Ritual a Habit
Our habits drive all of our daily routines.
One of the things I want to make understood… a habit is something you do every single day that acts as the foundation with which you can lay everything else on top.
In fact, psychology states that it takes ’21 consecutive days’ repeating a habit or ritual to make it a habit, or one that is done on ‘automatic pilot’.
Try to plan your morning routine habits with these 4 pillars in mind:
plan my morning routine around 4 key pillars:
- health; exercise, water
- learning; reading, watching
- relaxing; meditation, stretching
- reflection; journaling, planning, creating a daily to-do list
And to start your morning routine, is simply making the intentional choice and just start.
Our habits drive all of our daily routines.
Per Courtney Carver, author of the blog, “breakthetwitch”, she states the following on how to start the day:
“A consistent morning routine can …
- fuel your creativity first thing in the morning
- strengthen your muscles
- quiet your mind
- soothe your soul
- help you focus
- alleviate decision fatigue
- refresh with at least 7 hours of sleep
- make you more loving and lovable
The best thing about a morning routine is that you can start anytime and you can always come back to it. If you are ready for more energy, clarity and love, trade your snooze button for a morning routine.”
Top 30 Good Morning Positive Affirmations & Quotes
Starting your day with positive morning affirmations and inspirational quotes have a significant impact on how you interact with the rest of your day.
Positive, empowering and thought-provoking affirmations and quotes set you up with a positive perspective and an incredible day! I present these ‘cherry-picked’ top 15 good morning affirmations and my top 15 good morning quotes! Enjoy!
Top 15 Good Morning Affirmations
- I am in charge of how I feel and today I am choosing happiness.
- I can and I will.
- I believe in the person I am becoming.
- All I can do is the best I can do in any one given day & that is that!
- I have the power to change my thoughts in a second.
- By allowing myself to be happy, I inspire others to be happy as well.
- I know exactly what I need to do to achieve success.
- I live in the present and am confident of the future.
- I approve of myself and love myself deeply and completely.
- Mistakes and setbacks are stepping stones to my success because I learn from them.
- My life is overflowing with joy, love and abundance.
- I am healthy, I am whole, I am complete.
- I accept myself just as I am.
- I am beautiful and I am enough.
- Through prayer, all things are possible.
Top 15 Good Morning Quotes
“Always always… believe something wonderful is about to happen.”
Beth Elkassih
“Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you!”
Dr. Seuss
“Don’t be afraid to fail; it’s proof you’ll soon be successful.”
Barbara Corcoran
“Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.”
Julia Child
“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to bed with satisfaction.”
George Lorimer
“Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.”
Lou Holtz
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
Henry David Thoreau
“Light tomorrow with today.”
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
“Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated.”
Russel Warren
“Don’t count the days. Make the days count.”
Muhammad Ali
“Make today your masterpiece.”
John Wooden
“Success only comes to those who dare to attempt.”
Mallika Tripathi
“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.”
Vincent Van Gogh
“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.”
Albert Einstein
“Successful people are those who will do what ‘unsuccessful’ people won’t do.”
Beth Elkassih
In Summary…
Why creating a good morning routine is important and how it can change your life.
I have to admit… I intentionally selected this blog topic for me. I definitely was in need of changing my existing ‘ho-hum’ morning routine lacking the productivity I desperately needed and I’m glad I did.
I hope this article has helped you to create a routine that will transform your life.
Remember, the first step to getting everything right in your life is to know exactly what you want. When you can clearly articulate what you want, you can put yourself in a position to make it happen.
As a result, it makes sense to create a morning routine that is tailored to you. This way, you’ll feel more motivated , energized and highly productive to start each day.
