The Benefits of Having a Morning Routine (Three Things I Include In Mine)
My morning routine is important to me. It’s a part of my day that impacts the rest of my day, so I truly cherish it. I get up before my family to have a little solitude in the mornings.
I start by making a cup of coffee. Then, I read and meditate on a few verses from the Bible, pray, and write in my journal. I finish my routine with a thirty- to sixty-minute workout.
A consistent morning routine better equips me to handle everything I encounter daily. I look forward to it and believe it makes me a better person. If I miss my morning routine, it shows in my mood and productivity that day.
I love what Charlie Evans says about the morning routine on The Science of People website: “Our morning routine sets us up for success, and we should all be starting our day the way we intend to carry it on—whether that is energized, relaxed, productive, slow, organized, or rested.”
By establishing a morning routine, I prioritize self-care and mental health, which enables me to serve everyone in my life better and more effectively. My morning routine isn’t extravagant, and it doesn't take a long time to complete. However, it starts my day in a way I want it to be for the rest of the day.
Three Things I Include In My Morning Routine
Exercise In The Morning
Exercise has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. It has helped me through some very dark times. I exercise daily to maintain both my mental and physical health. To stay consistent with exercise, I have it as a part of my morning routine.
Morning exercise can be a great part of a morning routine. It gives you a boost of energy to start your day, and once you get started, it may become something you look forward to doing each morning.
Follow a Bible Reading Plan
Following a reading plan in the Bible App as part of my morning routine has helped me read the Bible consistently. The Bible App offers plans with encouragement and scripture to help you through all seasons of life. It also offers programs that guide you through the Bible book by book, accompanied by commentary from Bible scholars to help you understand what you’ve read.
Spend Time Journaling
Journaling has been a part of my morning routine for many years, and I have benefited mentally and emotionally from keeping a journal. Journaling helps me process my thoughts and feelings by putting them on paper.
Sometimes, when I’m stressed or overwhelmed, I grab my journal and write out everything I think and feel. I usually feel better afterward and have more peace and clarity. Journaling when you first wake up is a great way to begin your morning routine.
Do you find it important to have a morning routine? What do you include?
