Morning Ritual(s)

Tuesday’s Tip…. is all about your Morning Ritual. Did you know that if you have a morning ritual studies show that you will be happier, healthier and more productive. How amazing is that!

As we near the end of Summer, I thought that there’s no better time to embrace or reignite your morning routine.

Here’s the 411 on how I begin my day..most of the time: *This post was inspired by you (my lovely readers) who inquired as to how I start my day.

My Morning Ritual

• Wake Up Between 4-5:30 A.M.
• Morning stretch (20-30 minute Yoga via You tube)
•                 Highly recommend these two sites:
•                 Sarah Beth Yoga https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-0CzRZeML8zw4pFTVDq65Q
•                  Boho Beautiful https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWN2FPlvg9r-LnUyepH9IaQ

• Meditate  15- 20 minutes  (Translation: listen to my breath and try to calm my thoughts which are usually going at 100 mph already)
• After I meditate ..Drink 1 cup hot water with lemon
• Followed by a Protein Shake (SunWarrior Plant based protein powder)**Recipe to follow in a later post
• Dress,Make bed, Clean up kitchen
• Out the door by 7:00-7:15 AM

If the thought of doing anything in the early AM (besides pouring a cup of coffee) seems crazzzzzy BUT you want to embrace this whole morning ritual business, I’ve put together a few easy and very doable suggestions to get you started:

1. Wake up 15 minutes earlier
2. Stretch before you get out of bed (approximately 2-3 minutes of stretching)
3. Meditate (10 minutes-listen to your own breath or put on some calming music for 10 minutes)
4. Make a cup of hot water and squeeze one lemon wedge into a cup-sip slowly) Great early morning cleanse.
5. Make your “to do” list for the day (List 3 things you want to get done today) .
6. Eat breakfast…(Something nourishing… to get your system running).

A morning ritual can lead to living a happier,healthier and more productive life. YOU CAN DO THIS…Baby Steps”