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After such a positive response to this post that I wrote last month, I’m back with some more healthy little tips – this time I’m giving a little sneak peak at what my morning routine looks like. Yours might be more or less busy/hectic than mine – I work from home and don’t have kids to get off to school – but hopefully there are a couple of tidbits in here to inspire.
1. Wake up & take a sec to cuddle with the dog.
I’m one of those people that doesn’t need an alarm clock because we have 2 hungry dogs that wake us up pretty early. After they’re fed, the little one bounds back in and lays by my head. They say dogs can help lower anxiety so before I get up to start my to-do list, I make a point to pause and take an extra minute to cuddle with the pup.
2. Fuel up on a protein shake to start the day.
With 15 grams of plant-based protein and 4.5 servings of vegetables,* Burt’s Bees™ Protein + Healthy Radiance is a healthy way to embrace the day. Their formula is carefully crafted from a mix of pea, rice, oat, flaxseed and sunflower seed protein. I mix it with water or almond milk, or blend it into my favorite smoothie. I prefer the vanilla flavor but it comes in chocolate as well. While I drink my shake, I usually finish up that day’s blog post and take a first pass through my email.
3. Skip the gym and go for a walk outside instead.
I have an old injury that prevents me from doing high impact workouts, but I love to walk. It’s not only great exercise but it helps me clear my head and work through whatever problems or projects I might be working on. I swear more “ah ha” moments happen during my morning walk than any other time of day. Weather permitting, I like to walk as many mornings as I can.
4. Breakfast!
By at least 10am, I’m hungry for a post-walk breakfast. It’s not always the same, but it usually involves avocados. They say that healthy fats are good for the brain and skin. I make my avocado toast with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt. Sometimes I sprinkle on some nutritional yeast and hemp seeds as well.
5. Take a few minutes to clean up my work space.
Ok, to be honest I wrote this one here as a reminder for myself because I typically have 7 empty glasses and a bazillion post-it notes all over my desk. I’m not a neat worker, but I feel SO much better if I can take 5 minutes to tidy up my desk space before diving into work for the day. Next year’s goal will be to do this clean-up before I end the work day, but for now, baby steps.
Do you have a morning routine that works for you? Let me know!
*Based on vitamin content. 4.5 servings of fruits and vegetables would be needed to reach 25% Daily Value of Vitamins A, C, E, K and the B vitamins listed on the Nutrition Facts Panel.
Nice blog, early in the morning I love to walk around with natural beauty and take a cup of tea.
I also have an automatic alarm clock triggered by pets ? No need for an alarm when I get our dear feline jumping on my face every morning!
Mental calmness and peace is always good signs of healthy morning. Thanks for sharing tip with us
I also have an automatic alarm clock triggered by pets ? No need for an alarm when I get our dear feline jumping on my face every morning!
nice blog. i would love to read more n more your blogs!
I like your morning routine. Cuddle with your dog.
One of my morning routine is to eat fruit salad and yogurt cannot miss.
I do set an alarm, I give thanks for a new day (better thoughts than, “Ugh, it’s morning already??”). I also have an old injury, so I do my PT exercises, dress for TaeBo (at home, saves time and money). Eating breakfast is so key – thank you for the good ideas! Actually putting on ‘real’ clothes helps even though I don’t leave the house for my job.
Thanks sharing great information
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Great tips, i always take time to cuddle with my 2 cats
Thanks for sharing! I’m currently designing a wake-up light alarm clock, Lark, so I’ve been giving a lot of thought to my morning routine. I usually hit snooze first thing in the morning. Then I get up and grab some coffee. I then either take a cold shower or meditate.
I think the most important part of your morning routine is to be consistent. Find what works for you and stick to it.
Thanks for share these 5 valuable tips which can help us to keep healthy and fit. I also searching some other useful tips. Thanks a lot Sir
Yes. Especially the dog part!
ha, thanks 🙂
No 1 i love it, I used to have a dog, and he left the house a few years ago and until now I still miss him :’)
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Are you ready for another one? It hurts so much when they leave us. But they leave space for one more to be rescued…. 🙂
No 3 is spot on! My husband recently started a job, where he leaves the house before my 5:40 alarm goes off (and gets home just in time for a later family dinner). With three small children, I am no longer able to go for an early morning walk or run. I miss it so much, and try as I might during the day, I simply can’t find the time to fit it in. With my own full-time job and 1.5 hours spent in commuting a day, I hope I can figure out a way to reclaim the quiet alone time. I am hopeful that with the earlier sunrises, I might manage to start at 5 am., rather than my old 6 a.m. Summer cannot come soon enough!
thanks :). Wow, sounds like you are doing an amazing job!
I am totally up for the post-walk breakfast. I’ve always been an early bird, so I normally have my morning oatmeal at around 6:30 am… and by 10 I’m hungry again!
I’m quite fond of my morning routine: breakfast, morning run, second-breakfast…then I go out and start working after lunch. For me too, going for a walk or anyway staying outdoors is essential! It helps me clear my mind!
Great tips 😉 Thank you
I’m glad I’m not the only one who loves second breakfast 🙂
Great tips, thank you! These are some things I definitely need to put into practice asap.
cuddling a dog is a real good tip. Amidst our busy schedule we keep forgetting and missing things to take care of us and get things going. This post has got me on track.
agreed! Thanks, I hope this post was helpful 🙂