Surprising Morning Rituals That Will Change Your Life!
The morning is the foundation on which we build our day. We have a choice: if we decide to kick off successfully early in the morning, the rest of the day will also be crowned with success. If, on the other hand, you let yourself be seduced by the snooze button, by the chaos in your head and in your bathroom, and are constantly late, these points will have a direct effect on the rest of your day. You probably know Murphy's Law, which says: what can go wrong, will go wrong. For this reason alone, it pays off a hundred times over not to give this unpleasant dynamic a chance in the first place. You need fixed rituals in the morning that accompany you safely into your day. In this article we would like to present you 14 ways to start the day off right.
1. Let daylight in
Instead of staggering around your apartment like a zombie in artificial lighting, let daylight in. Even if it's still dark outside, the pre-dawn twilight will give you a smoother start than having to suddenly switch from your apartment to outside. Plus, you might get a magical sunrise to set the mood.
2. Set goals for the day
It's worth investing a few minutes each morning to plan, or at least outline, the day ahead. You can do this in your mind or write it down. Visualizing is always a good idea. In the morning, this technique can already point you in the right direction. Also, find something to look forward to every day.
3. Take a good breath of fresh air
Fresh air, oxygen and a cool breeze are the perfect ingredients for a peppy start to the day. Unless you live near a busy intersection or the tarmac of an international airport, take a few deep breaths. Your lungs are guaranteed to be happy for this morning influx.
4. Dare to get out the door
A short morning walk, going to the bakery to get rolls, reading a newspaper or walking the dog, all of these activities may seem like a chore in the morning. In fact, thanks to them, you're giving your body a soft start. Of course, the super diligent among us score points with a morning exercise session in the fresh air. If you feel like it, perfect. If you'd have to struggle and overcome inertia, don't do it.
5. Enjoy moments of silence.
If your lifestyle allows it, use a few quiet minutes in the morning to listen to silence. You can close your eyes or sip your cup while doing so. The important thing is: feel the sense of calm and peace. With such a mental edge, you'll easily master the adversities that may lie ahead.
6. Be consciously grateful
One item you should definitely take a few minutes for in the morning is practicing a gratitude ritual. Make sure it's mandatory. Every day, write down at least 3 people, circumstances, or things for which you are grateful. Health, financial security and friends may be mentioned as well as small everyday joys.
7. Start the day with a good deed
You may not be able to do this first thing in the morning. But doing good deeds will always earn you bonus points for your karma balance. Clean up trash that's lying in the stairwell or take your elderly neighbor's newspaper or mail upstairs? It doesn't have to be earth-shattering things. The main thing is that you do them.
8. Give your face a smile in the mirror
Yes, we don't always look like ourselves in the morning. If it helps, wait until you're done with all the self-improvement measures and then smile at the resulting work of art in the mirror. It also doesn't hurt to put on friendly facial features on your way to work, too. The dawn is shared by all people who are already up at this hour. Smiling helps to make the most of it.
9. Listen to some music
In the car or on public transportation, music can be a real source of joy, even if fellow passengers or morning traffic do their utmost to distract you from it.
10. Strengthen yourself with positive affirmations
If you can spare a few more minutes, memorize a few mantras that will reinforce and positively influence you. Saying to yourself "I am good the way I am" or "Strength and inner peace fill me" is quite enough. Mornings are not the time for Shakespeare or Nietzsche. But this little ritual can really do a lot for your mindset and inner attitude.
11. Body care is soul care
Humanity is quite different when it comes to hygiene. If you use public transportation every day, you can sing a foul-smelling song about it. But you should not prioritize your personal hygiene because of other people, but because of yourself. A fresh shower in the morning is like an energy boost for body, mind and soul. It’s taking care of your skin and a complimentary massage that also gets your circulation going.
12. Your smartphone is still on break
The longer you can avoid reaching for your phone in the morning and diving into the World Wide Web as if remotely controlled, the better it is for you. Your emails can wait, and so can the whole world. Put your well-being first in the morning, not all the others things that are constantly waiting in the wings.
13. Drink enough water
Two glasses of water in the morning would be the ideal compensation for the dehydration our bodies have been exposed to during the night's rest. Drinking one right away on an empty stomach will also strengthen your digestion and wake up your metabolism.
14. Stretch
Most of us do it automatically after getting up anyway. Stretching your body properly once and stretching your arms and legs is a relief after several hours of sleep. You don't need a sophisticated stretching program to do this. Your body already shows you where it should go.
Today’ Conclusion: The early bird still catches the worm
If you can start your day's work relaxed and completely stress-free, you can look forward to an enormous advantage all the way through to the evening. Stress is a silent killer. If we invite it into our lives as early as in the morning, and maybe even every day, we should not be surprised about deadly daily routines that follow. Give yourself the most beautiful gift of all every day: Peace of mind begins with a peaceful morning. That's it for today.