Let's face it, I am not a morning person. Pretty much everyone I know will tell you that but there are certain things that I do every single day to motivate myself to do better each morning. It took me years to figure these things out and although I really kind of knew which morning habits didn't work for me, it took me quite a while to focus on what makes my mornings better. I needed to prioritize the things that helped to motivate me each morning. Now I am sharing that list with you and while all of these may not work for you, you should know that the key to any successful morning routine is to find what works for you and then stick with it. We hope that this Best Way to Start Your Day post inspires you.
Taking a brisk walk every morning is an amazing way to start your day because it increases your mental processing speed. There are also countless health benefits to walking every day besides just stress management. You may also sleep better at night and reduce your risks of other health conditions like breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more.
Waking up your muscles with some stretching or yoga also provides a boost of energy. Do it in bed, on the floor, or wherever you can fit it in. Yoga combines stretching and meditation which is great if you have a little more time but just 30 seconds of stretching can have an impact.
We've known for years about the positive health effects of music therapy. I am constantly playing music as I find it to be a great way to reduce stress. Listening to music every day creates positive energy for me and gives me a sense of peace when I need it or a burst of energy when I need that. It is all in the tunes that I choose each day. Music can complement all of these other tips or be used on its own.
Ok so I am not saying skip the caffeine (that just won't happen for me) but instead of going for that coffee first, grab the water instead. Drinking lemon water (or cucumber or ginger or cayenne) not only hydrates your body but also flushes out toxins, starts your metabolism, cleanses your mouth, and provides a boost of energy,
Grabbing a shower each morning is the perfect way to get your circulation going and I know that I could use a pick-me-up every single morning as soon as I get up. Did you know that the smell of citrus has been shown to make you more alert and provide an energy boost? Certain citrus scents can even reduce stress and leave a positive impression on others. I love using my Tom's of Maine Natural Body Wash in Orange Blossom and Natural Beauty Bar in Orange Blossom because I find nothing more invigorating in the morning than the smell of citrus.
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With Tom's of Maine, my family has taken steps on a journey to a naturally cleaner mouth and a more natural lifestyle and we are thrilled to share that we have joined the Tom's of Maine Goodness Circle. What's not to love about their focus on natural, responsible, and sustainable practices plus they give 10% of their profits back to helping people and the planet. We, along with Tom, also hope to inspire you to think and live a little greener. I hope that you enjoyed these 5 Amazing Ways to Start Your Day.
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I love taking a brisk walk in the winter time! It’s so refreshing, feeling the cold air hit your senses. Of course, some light stretching before and after does wonders!
These are wonderful tips! There is nothing quite like a good stretch in the morning! That orange blossom body wash does sound invigorating!
Oh my gosh! I am almost certain this soap smells refreshing! I can almost smell it through my screen!
I’m all about trying new bath products and this is one I have got to get my hands on.
Great tips! I have gotten out of the habit of walking in the morning, and have definitely noticed a negative effect on my energy levels! I will look forward to getting back into it soon 🙂
#yogaeveryday Some seriously sage advice here. These things actually work and have made a huge difference in how the rest of my days go.
I love brick walking in the morning! These are really awesome tips.
These ways are really good, a great suggestion I must say. My day starts with music, black coffee and blog checking.
My day starts with two cups of coffee. Then I go about the house starting my chores as early as 4am. By 6am, I take the dog out for a walk so he can “do his thing.” You might be wondering why I get up so early? Because it is only during these hours that I have peace and quiet. My me time hours where I can just sit, sip my coffee without being rushed.
These oyr great advise and I will definitely try to add these things on my morning routine, I will also check that product in the market for me to try.
I love all of these ideas! A brisk walk always wakes me up and gets me going for the day lemon water is awesome too 🙂
I would love to try Tom’s with the argan oil. My skin gets so dry in the winter especially right after showering.
Music always improves my mood and gets me moving. I can’t imagine a day without it.
A brisk walk would be a great way to get moving for the day. I just need something to get me going on my brisk walk first. I might give the lemon a try.
I need to get a better morning routine down! I’ll be trying some of these.
I never thought of lemon before coffee. My usual routine is coffee, then I start with house chores. I will give this a try
Love this! I’m actually building a morning routine challenge for the 14daysof.com members right now!
I agree that music is a must to start off the day. I always feel energized by music.
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These are great ways to start the day. We like starting with a quick morning workout.
I love the smell of oranges and these products sound perfect for me
I love starting my day by making my bed then a good stretch. I like the sound of these Tom products for my family too.
I do a few of these but hadn’t considered the benefits of orange before. Tom’s products look great – do they have them in the UK?
Wonderful tips to start your day. I totally agree with yoga and walking.
These are some great ways to start the day. I like to take a brisk walk in the mornings although it inevitably seems my brisk walk is on the walk to school instead!
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I take a brisk walk because I have to walk my kids to school and we are always running late lol. I also start my day with a light box, the kind that replaces the sun’s rays when it’s not sunny. I didn’t know that about citrus though, I’ll have to consider a citrus shampoo or body wash to add an extra pick me up to my morning. Thanks.
I love the lemon water tip! Quick to rush for my coffee but hydration before pleasure, right?
I do like the idea of starting days with more exercise and activity. I can definitely see a nice citrus wash being refreshing in the morning too.
I regularly start my day with a hike and it totally sets the tone for my day! These are great tips! I’m going to pick up some of the Orange Blossom Tom’s. I love Tom’s products and I love Orange Blossom anything, so I know this will be a definite win for me!
I am so not a morning person either. I’ll have to try these suggestions out to find what works for me. I can see a brisk walk helping to wake me up.
I totally agree about the brisk walk. Sadly, it is too cold here now to do that. Best is to drive to the gym and walk the track!
Five wonderful ways to start the day! I start with lemon and water too. Listen to some good music in the morning could be a wonderful idea!
I love doing yoga first thing in the morning! I’ve tried doing the lemon water before coffee but the way I feel when I wake up I need my coffee!
I want to incorporate yoga into my lifestyle and I have not introduced music to my morning routine . I am going to try this this week
Tom’s products are my favorite and I do prefer a bar soap! I have their toothpaste. I should look into these!
I am not really a morning person but I do enjoy going swimming just after I wake up. I feel that it energises me and after 20 minutes in the pool, I am ready to start my day. It also gives me a great mood too!
Great tips! I’ve been hearing about lemon water but i haven’t tried it. Might have to try that tomorrow morning!
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