The importance of a morning routine
People are creatures of habit, and routines offer a way to promote health and wellness through structure and organization. Having a routine can greatly improve your health.
ROUTINES CAN BE FUN
Routines can be fun and don’t need to be boring. Their health benefits will make you wonder why you didn’t start one earlier.
Some ways a routine can help include:
Better stress levels lead to improved mental health, more time to relax and less anxiety. A lack of healthy stress management techniques can put you at greater risk for heart disease and negatively impact your overall health.
Better sleep will leave you refreshed. Your daily routine influences your quality of rest. Your sleep schedule and bedtime habits affect your mental sharpness, performance, emotional well-being and energy level. It’s best if you can maintain a consistent time for waking and going to bed.
Better health is a result of just a little extra planning. Set the alarm a little earlier and you’ll have time to exercise and eat breakfast, fueling your body for the day. Even a quick (and healthy) breakfast will get you energized. Whether you like to just go for a run or go to the gym for a bigger workout, it’s important to make time for exercise.
A Good example setting will encourage others to try a routine as well. You demonstrate its importance and the positive effect it has on health, motivation and self-esteem.
KICK-START YOUR LIFE
Everyone is unique. Not everyone requires a fully scheduled day to reap the health benefits of a routine, so make the choices that work for you, knowing they’ll only make you healthier and more efficient with your time.Find inspiration by reading Miracle Morning OR getting inspired by reading this BLOG POST on becoming a morning person and how to boost productivity!
My current morning routine looks something like this and changes based on the season and my needs:
CURRENT MORNING ROUTINE
5:30am: Wake and empty bladder, weigh-in 3x/week on Renpho scale, drink Lemon water + supplements
6am: Coffee & Collagen + Read / Study
6:30/7am: Sun exposure. Walk for 30-60min listening to educational podcasts: Doctors Farmacy, HubermanLab, Revolution Health Radio, Daily Stoic, Chasing Excellence, Sakara Life, Science of Happiness, etc
8-9:30am: Train for 30-45minutes and 30min Sauna if I have time
9/10am: Begin workday