Mornings can be a stressful time, particularly if you’re in the habit of taking a haphazard approach to the day. If you typically begin with a messy rush to pull your day together, it’s time to reevaluate and come up with a better plan. Including a few essential activities in your morning routine can dramatically transform the day that follows. Fuel up, get moving, and prep wisely so you can start each day feeling strong, confident, and well-prepared for anything that lies ahead.

Practice Healthy Hydration

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Before you dive into that cup of coffee, begin your day with a glass of refreshing lemon water. After the night’s sleep, it’s important to hydrate. Dehydration can lead to a foggy feeling, low energy levels, and slow metabolism. Though lemon water isn’t quite the miracle drink some would make it out to be, it’s a healthy way to prepare for the day with a refreshing citrus kick to wake you up. The benefits will be particularly pronounced if you use lemon water as a replacement for a sugary, calorie-rich alternative like a latte.

Get a Nutritious Start

Eating breakfast every day can reduce your risk of heart disease and Type-2 diabetes, supporting overall health in one simple, delicious move. A good breakfast has been shown to improve memory, increase energy,  and even enhance your mood. Fuel up for your day with a healthy option, like some of Lifesum’s protein-packed keto breakfasts. This will protect you from the sugary high and afternoon crash of options like donuts or pancakes. Try a low-carb choice like a veggie-packed omelet or salmon-stuffed avocado for the first meal of the day.

Stretch and Move

Get moving as early as possible to wake your body up. This could be a meditative yoga flow or invigorating jog. Find an activity that you enjoy, so you’re more likely to keep up with the exercise and make it a part of your everyday routine. It’s easy to find excuses not to work out after a long day of working, shuttling kids around, and keeping up with chores. Check exercise off your list in the morning and not only will you reap some outstanding health benefits, but you’ll also start the day with a proud sense of accomplishment.

Prep for Your Day

Include a few minutes in your morning routine to prepare for the day ahead. This could mean meditating peacefully to quiet an anxious mind, reviewing notes for an important meeting, packing the kids’ lunches, or putting dinner in the slow cooker. Keep a calendar or to-do list on hand with essential reminders. Give yourself time to review and prep as needed so your day never has to begin with a stressful rush or that nagging feeling that something’s been forgotten.

With the right routines in place, your mornings can fall into a peaceful flow. Try changing your habits one at a time to ease the transition. Once one healthy change has become a natural go-to, you can move on to the next until you have the perfect morning routine for all-day success.


Vicky Charles

Vicky is a single mother, writer and card reader.

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