10 Morning Routine Ideas To Start on a Positive Note

In this post, I’d like to talk about 10-morning routine ideas to start on a positive note.

Have you been going to bed late and having trouble getting up early?

Naturally, creating a morning routine might be difficult when our mornings are all about hustling.

Being in this environment might cause frustration and overwhelm. These feelings may develop in the morning and stay with you throughout the day.

Set your day up for success by creating an effective morning routine that will keep your life organized and stress-free.

So, whether you prefer getting up early or not, we’ll help you identify strategies to improve your morning routine. Let us now begin the day mindfully!

1. Writing Things Down Before Sleeping

A successful day begins before you go to bed. Prevent hazy thinking and agitation by devoting 15 minutes each night to writing down your goals and thoughts for the next day.

Those notes will serve as a good model for the day’s emphasis the next morning.

Make a list of chores you want to finish before the end of the day, and remember to make your goals quantifiable and achievable.

2. Modify Your Alarm Clock

If the first noises you hear when you wake up are blasting horns and alarming notifications, you’re probably setting the tone for your day.

Change your phone’s harsh alarm sounds with more peaceful tones that gradually become louder.

This may help you enter the day more gently, placing you in a Zen mindset.

3. Read Something Good

It may be difficult to ignore those furious texts awaiting your review (or internet alerts from breaking news outlets ready to pull your morale down before you are completely awake), but choose to read something that motivates or inspires you as you pour your morning hot drink.

Make room for good information before facing the cold, cruel world, whether it’s passages from your favorite author or quotations from a powerhouse in your industry.

Further Reading: How To Love Reading: 3 Simple Ways To Make Reading a Habit

4. Determine your goals.

To-do lists can help you set daily goals, but they can also be stressful in the morning.

A “values check-in” is an excellent alternative that Ho offers.

Think about your top values to bring some clarity to your day and connect with yourself — these are not something you can tick off like goals, but ideas that you believe in and contribute to your characters, such as integrity and spirituality.

Once you’ve identified your top values, you may establish your objectives accordingly and allow those values to influence your day’s actions.

Further Reading: 23 Goal Setting Tips and Tricks To Boost Your Productivity

5. Experiment with ten minutes of movement.

Including some physical activity in your morning routine is a proven method to wake up your mind and body.

According to Harvard University experts, even a short bout of exercise can reduce stress hormones and release endorphins, resulting in a pleasant mood that lasts throughout the day.

Morning exercise can also boost cognitive skills such as attention and decision-making.

Take your pick from a variety of exercise options, such as stretching, running, or walking. You could even host a dance party in the privacy of your own bedroom.

Further Reading: 10 Sure Ways To Motivate Yourself To Exercise

6. Experiment with self-affirmation.

Affirming your self-worth by focusing on your positive attributes can boost your confidence, reduce stress, and brighten your day.

According to a study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University, self-affirmation not only protects against stress but also improves problem-solving ability.

Try thinking up a few positive affirmations to say out loud or write down every day, such as “I am brilliant and kind,” or “Today will be a fantastic day.”

7. List three things for which you are grateful.

Practice gratitude to set a pleasant tone for the day.

Ho suggests performing a simple practice that encourages you to appreciate and acknowledge the beautiful things in your life.

Ho’s favorite activity is appropriately titled “three things.” In this activity, you think of three things for which you are grateful that day.

Then, say them aloud, write them down in a notebook, or share them with a loved one. Find solace in the notion that there is always something to be thankful for, and allow those positive thoughts to carry you through the day.

8. Eat a healthy breakfast.

Starting your day with a well-balanced, protein-rich breakfast does more than merely satisfy your stomach. It also gives you energy and nourishment for the day ahead.

Breakfast isn’t required, but it may give your morning a satisfying boost, especially if you choose healthy grains, whole fruits and veggies, and proteins like eggs or plain yogurt.

Also, remember to stay hydrated.

A healthy breakfast might also include coffee, green or black tea, and a glass of water.

Instead of gulping down your morning beverage as you rush to get ready, try taking a conscious moment or two to taste it gently.

9. Create a to-do list.

You have a lot of things to do every day, and some of them always seem to slip your mind.

Making a list of important activities — such as returning overdue library books, rewriting your project outline, and picking up supper items — first thing in the morning will help you keep track of everything you need to do at home or at work.

It also helps you prioritize your tasks and provides you a better understanding of what items are better suited for tomorrow’s to-do list, making your job more manageable and decreasing feelings of overload.

To-do lists can have an added benefit.

Writing down a task provides you with a physical (or electronic) reminder, so you don’t have to constantly remind yourself to complete it.

Further Reading: How To Write a To Do List For Maximum Productivity

10. First thing in the morning, eat the frog

Brian Tracy, the author of Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time, bases his morning philosophy on a Mark Twain statement:

“If the first thing you do in the morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day knowing that that is probably the worst thing that will happen to you all day.”

The “frog” represents your most significant assignment or work — the one you’re most afraid of because it’s big and towering over you.

Make it a practice to complete your most important task first thing in the morning for a huge boost of accomplishment.

However, procrastination exists, making it even more difficult to begin your day.

Find your perfect morning ritual rhythm and get started, whether you eat the frog or handle some little tadpoles first.