Morning Routines - For Night Owls
Waking up in the morning can be difficult, especially if you hate mornings.
Nothing is worse than having to get out of bed when you are
exhausted.
The night is when you thrive, and the morning is when you have to
drag yourself out of bed and try not to snap at someone before you have a cup
of coffee.
Maybe you are like me and your really want to like mornings, but you just can’t seem to enjoy them. I
will tell you right now that being a morning person is all about perspective
and how you look at the world. You can learn to love mornings.
Mornings are a time for self-reflection and daily preparation.
It is a time to get into a healthy mindset to make it through the day. Waking
up before the world does is relaxing and can bring a bit of peace to a busy and
crazy life.
Having the ability to wake up early without a hassle is a gift and a great skill to have.
Just think about how easy it can become for you to make it to class on time, or get up for work without hitting the snooze button 3 times!
When I first started making strides to create a peaceful morning that I looked forward to, I struggled.
It seemed like a dumb decision and I felt as if I was never going to be able to reach my goal of enjoying a morning.
My first mistake was jumping in to deep. I tried to suddenly create a well established and organized morning routine that was impossible to complete. It left me feeling like a failure, and discouraged me from believing that I would ever be able to be a morning person.
I began to take it slower, and monitor my happiness closely. I focused more on the things that worked for me, and the things I looked forward to, and less on what other people did and what I thought I was supposed to do.
So if you desperately want to become a morning person, here are few practical ways to do it.
Please keep in mind that your morning routine should reflect who you are and is not going to come easily. It takes time to adapt to mornings and to establish a strong morning routine.
When I first started making strides to create a peaceful morning that I looked forward to, I struggled.
It seemed like a dumb decision and I felt as if I was never going to be able to reach my goal of enjoying a morning.
My first mistake was jumping in to deep. I tried to suddenly create a well established and organized morning routine that was impossible to complete. It left me feeling like a failure, and discouraged me from believing that I would ever be able to be a morning person.
I began to take it slower, and monitor my happiness closely. I focused more on the things that worked for me, and the things I looked forward to, and less on what other people did and what I thought I was supposed to do.
So if you desperately want to become a morning person, here are few practical ways to do it.
Please keep in mind that your morning routine should reflect who you are and is not going to come easily. It takes time to adapt to mornings and to establish a strong morning routine.
1.
Start with Sunshine
Waking up in the dark ultimately makes it harder to... well... wake up.
Open the blinds and curtains and let the sunlight dance into your room. Let the rays soak into your skin and enjoy the calm sensation of natural light.
Not only does waking up to natural light feel good, but it actually contains health benefits!
Not only does waking up to natural light feel good, but it actually contains health benefits!
According to the Northwestern University School of Medicine, exposure to natural sunlight in the early mornings is related to a lower BMI.
Natural morning sunlight can lead to:
- immunity boosts
- better sleep patterns
- improve metabolism
-regulates blood pressure
- lower depression symptoms
-anti-aging
Morning sunlight is quite possible the best way to start the day. It has proven to mentally prepare you for the day and even has physical benefits.
2. Hot Tea or Coffee
Drinking hot beverages early in the morning is soothing. It can be just the thing to put you in a great mood and get you ready for the day ahead!
Plus, if you are a caffeine junky like me, than you know your daily morning mug is essential to making the day successful! Have that cup of coffee with no guilt, and enjoy it!
Find happiness in the little things so that even on the hard days, you can have those moments of sunshine!
Plus, if you are a caffeine junky like me, than you know your daily morning mug is essential to making the day successful! Have that cup of coffee with no guilt, and enjoy it!
Find happiness in the little things so that even on the hard days, you can have those moments of sunshine!
3. Do Something Relaxing
Now this is a tricky one. You should start your day off right, by not pushing yourself too hard or getting too worked up before the day has even begun, but you also don't need to lure yourself back to sleep.
Most people don't like mornings because mornings mean stress.
You are rushing to work, finishing last minute assignments, trying to get the kids out of the door and make sure the dog has gone outside before you leave.
Mornings are stressful, and night is when everything finally quiets down.
But what if mornings didn't have to be as stressful as you thought?
The key to this is to ease your brain into normal function. Don't ask to much of it, and take your time. This will help you stay calm through your morning, and be more prepared for your demanding tasks later in the day.
Wake up just a few minutes earlier, and do something that you will enjoy. Do something that makes you happy, such as...
- meditate
- read a book
- sketch or doodle
- knit or crotchet
- do your devotion
Do something that doesn't require you to think too hard, but still makes you focus. Easing your brain into the day will lessen stress, and make you less likely to burn out later on.
4. De-Clutter, Brain and Space
Planning your day out can be the difference between a stressful morning and an enjoyable morning.
When my room is a mess, I feel like my life is a mess. When my hair is greasy or my desk is cluttered, I just feel so unorganized and stressed out. The same thing happens when your brain is cluttered!
Trying to remember everything and not having goals throughout the day sets you up for feeling unaccomplished and a failure.
Write down your goals.
Know exactly what you want and need to get done that day so that when you complete them, you can check them off your list! Trust me, this actually will make you feel more accomplished because you are physically able to see all that you are accomplishing.
Next, de-clutter your space! Clean your room so you can wake up in a relaxing environment. You need to start your day somewhere that is stress free! After you have de-cluttered your room, organize your work space. This won't just make your morning better, but your whole day.
Organization leads to less stress, and happier mornings because it is one less thing to worry about!
5. Workout, Stretch, or Yoga
A good way to wake up is to move! Maybe the best way for you to get ready for the day is to go on a morning walk or run. Maybe it is doing a light morning workout.
Working out before starting the day leads to a clearer mind and a refreshed body. Let out a little sweat before you have to sit in that office all day!
Maybe working out isn't your thing, or you simply can't seem to get that into it early in the morning. I challenge you to start thinking about yoga. Yoga is a calmer way to relax, yet still workout, your muscles and joints. Yoga is calming and good for the mind, body, and spirit. Take a morning yoga class at the gym, or simply learn a few moves and try them out for yourself. Yoga is a great way to get your body moving and ready for the day, without pushing yourself too hard.
So if all else fails, and you just can't seem to get moving in the morning, stretch. If you constantly find yourself backing out of a morning jog, or don' show up for that yoga class, simply stretching your muscles out can still help tremendously! Warm those muscles up so they don't get stiff throughout the day. Stretching can also reduce stress and muscle soreness.
Remember that being a morning person can be difficult, and will take some time to adjust to. Your morning routine should reflect who you are, and be personalized to make you happy. Do whatever you need to do to start your day off right. Find what works best for you and go with it! Loving mornings is all about perspective, and the morning is what you make of it!
From a fellow night owl learning to love the a.m...
Good luck!
xoxo readers! ~ The Daily Fitt
Working out before starting the day leads to a clearer mind and a refreshed body. Let out a little sweat before you have to sit in that office all day!
Maybe working out isn't your thing, or you simply can't seem to get that into it early in the morning. I challenge you to start thinking about yoga. Yoga is a calmer way to relax, yet still workout, your muscles and joints. Yoga is calming and good for the mind, body, and spirit. Take a morning yoga class at the gym, or simply learn a few moves and try them out for yourself. Yoga is a great way to get your body moving and ready for the day, without pushing yourself too hard.
So if all else fails, and you just can't seem to get moving in the morning, stretch. If you constantly find yourself backing out of a morning jog, or don' show up for that yoga class, simply stretching your muscles out can still help tremendously! Warm those muscles up so they don't get stiff throughout the day. Stretching can also reduce stress and muscle soreness.
Remember that being a morning person can be difficult, and will take some time to adjust to. Your morning routine should reflect who you are, and be personalized to make you happy. Do whatever you need to do to start your day off right. Find what works best for you and go with it! Loving mornings is all about perspective, and the morning is what you make of it!
From a fellow night owl learning to love the a.m...
Good luck!
xoxo readers! ~ The Daily Fitt
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