When you hear “morning routine,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
For kids raised in a typical Indian household, it often evokes the idea of waking up early in the morning. And hey, that’s not such a bad thing, is it? 😉
However, it’s not just about waking up; it’s about what you do afterward that truly matters.
Join me as I delve deep into the essence of morning routines, addressing common questions like:
- What is morning routine?
- Is routine good or bad?
- Why morning routine is important
- Should I have a morning routine?
- How to start morning routine? etc.,
Along the way, I’ve included some extra features that will help you grasp and apply the material in a more useful manner.
Now let’s get going.
What is morning routine?
It has 2 words: Morning and Routine.
The term “morning” describes the start of the day or the hour between sunrise and noon.
“Routine” describes a series of acts that are consistently performed.Here, pay close attention to the phrase “Sequence.” We’ll talk about it in greater detail soon.
Together: A morning routine is a set of activities you perform every day, usually in the first part of the day, between sunrise and noon.
Recall that the word “Sequence” from the previous definition is the key that sets morning routines apart from all other popular misconceptions.
Many people think that getting up early is a great morning habit, or they have been told thus. As of now, they are correct.
The incompleteness of this information is what’s wrong. Because simply waking up and sitting idle for hours doing nothing is hardly a morning ritual. Never fool yourself into thinking that an early morning routine consists solely of waking up.
In the next sections, we’ll go over some other things you can do with this to develop a morning routine.
Why morning routine is important?
I’ll discuss the importance of morning routines from two perspectives, as in the words “morning” and “routine.” Both perspectives are valid, but I didn’t want to explain them from the same angle because, upon closer inspection, each perspective clarifies a different set of requirements for morning routines.
First one – From morning perspective
For the majority of us, morning symbolizes the start of a brand-new day, both literally and symbolically. It is said that if goals are established at the beginning of any work, day, or other event, they will remain the same throughout.
In other words, if you follow a particular routine at the beginning of the day, it will help you reset and maintain the same discipline throughout the day, resulting in optimal productivity and less discomfort.
If you are wondering what ideal morning routines look like or you can follow or get started? Stay calm we will discuss them in the next section
Second one
Over time, humans have undergone enormous changes. It is widely acknowledged that this evolution has been made possible by his willingness to try new and unconventional ideas.
Now, one could counter – if change is necessary for evolution or growth, “Do humans like routines?”, “Is routine good or bad?”
We’ll take a small detour before we answer this now,
We will now veer off course a bit before responding to this.
Which side of the bed do you get out of the moment you wake up?
Which shoe goes on first, the left or the right, when you’re wearing any kind of footwear?
Which side of your mouth do you chew on when eating?
Have you ever been lost in your thoughts and somehow made it home without realizing it?
According to Charles Duhigg, author of the fantastic book “The Power of Habit, “Most of the choices we make each day may feel like the products of well considered decision making, but they’re not. They’re habits.”
We won’t go into the intricacies of habit science here, but to put it simply, habits are created by repeated actions over an extended length of time. After a certain duration, your body and mind register it subconsciously and very less of your energy is required to perform that task.
To get back to the main point, if you establish routines that will improve your general health and well-being, they will eventually pay off greatly and require less of your energy, freeing you up to concentrate on other things that will continue to grow and evolve.
In an attempt to combine the two, if you begin your day with specific activities or tasks, over time your body will adjust and require less energy, allowing you to definitely benefit from the routine and also set the tone for the remainder of the day while sustaining the same level of energy.
Here’s a list of benefits you will get from following a morning routine
- Boosts Output
- enhances your general physical and mental well-being
- Increased vitality
- keeps you more concentrated and focused
- Improved Organizing Skills
How to get started with: Daily Morning Routine?
You may find many examples of daily routines online to follow; in this article, you’ll learn how to design a personalized morning routine that fits your preferences and priorities.
Let’s examine what constitutes health and base our daily activities accordingly.
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity,” according to the World Health Organization.
I think you will agree with me when I say “Health is Wealth”, or that health is the pivot to achieve anything.
These will also function as the principal components of our morning rituals since health is described as a condition of mental, physical, and social well-being. In other words, our morning routine will include activities or chores that enhance our mental, bodily, and ultimately social well-being.
We’ll examine the various activities that fall under each of these categories and then figure out how to put them together to create a personalized morning routine.
Physical Wellbeing
You can do these things to enhance your physical health and general well-being, such as
Pamper yourself
Our lives are going by so quickly that we forget to take care of ourselves. The greatest times to treat yourself to self-care rituals like a facial, pedicure, head massage, etc. are in the morning. Engaging in these activities will promote relaxation, which will improve your outward appearance.
Physical Movement
Includes physical activities such as walking, jogging, yoga, stretching, playing any sport, etc., Your body will literally wake up from this and become ready for the next day.
You can read my post on Yoga for Beginners at Home if you’re unsure of where to begin: A thorough guide to provide you with a place to start – Yoga for Beginners at Home: A comprehensive Guide
Morning Drink
Naturally, I’m talking about healthy morning beverages that you make at home. Since your body hasn’t had a meal in over ten hours, begin your day with some revitalizing and cool healthy drinks that you can make in the comfort of your own home.
For assistance with a few recipes, you can refer to my article A comprehensive guide to Healthy Drinks to make at home
Breathing Exercise
Although breathing exercises are beneficial at any time of day, there are several reasons why mornings are particularly beneficial. These include the presence of fresh air, lower levels of pollution and smoke in the surrounding area, a calming effect on the mind, and more.
Mental Wellbeing
These consist of things you can do while lounging on your bed or in your house. Among them are
Meditation
There are many various kinds of meditation that one might attempt, but if you’re not sure where to begin or what to do, consider sitting in a posture that allows for enough light and airflow and focusing on your breathing
Journal
Although journaling at the end of the day is a typical practice, journaling at the start of the day is equally important. You can talk about things like gratitude, your plans for the day, what you’re looking forward to doing today, etc.
Check out my article on Easy Journaling Ideas, for more ideas and questions to help you start Journaling
Hobbies
Enjoy any of your interests, but especially those that foster creativity, such as writing, painting, drawing, or performing music. These activities will help you decompress, cope with stress, and get a good start to the day.
Yoga
While Yoga helps in physical wellbeing, it is also proved that it helps in mental wellbeing.
Social Wellbeing
These are tasks to help you build healthy relationships and interactions with yourself as well as your family and friends.
Journaling and self reflection
By keeping a journal, you can get insight into your interactions with others and yourself, enabling you to make wise decisions
Do not Pick up any Electronic gadgets
I realize that we live in a world of gadgets and that we find it impossible to conceive living without them. Yes, they make life better and enable us to complete chores more quickly and efficiently. However, this does not imply that you must grab the devices as soon as you wake up. Allocate some personal time for yourself, disconnect from electronics, engage in face-to-face conversation instead of texting, spend time in nature, and walk outside.
Spend time with your parents/partners/friends
You can enjoy your morning beverages while sitting and conversing with them, or you can perform your daily ritual together. Take some time to spend with them, engage in conversation, find out how their day is planned, etc. By doing this, you’ll be able to connect with more people and feel more socially well.
Creating a Health Morning Routine
I can understand if all these options are overwhelming or confusing at the moment especially if you haven’t done any of this before.
ASet aside an hour of time each morning for your routine as a beginner. Add any one of the previously mentioned physical, mental, and social well-being tasks. Start with a single action that you are at ease with. Allocate 15 to 20 minutes for every task.
Add one more exercise to your routine as soon as it becomes simple to follow. Recall that not all activities are created equal, so make sure to incorporate activities that will assist your physical, mental, and social well-being.
This can be continued until you establish a pattern that includes five to six activities that address all facets of wellbeing and takes up one to two hours of your time.
As you stick to this schedule, you’ll gradually notice improvements or changes brought about by these habits.
Don’t give up if you couldn’t complete the task in a single day; just try again the next day. Replace an activity if you think it needs to be done so.
There isn’t a set Perfect morning routine that you have to adhere to or perform everywhere. As long as it accomplishes its goal, your ideal morning routine is intact.
Final thoughts
A morning routine is a set of tasks you complete first thing in the morning. Human evolution requires change, but we also need consistency to make sure that this progress is always going in the right path.
The three domains of physical, mental, and social wellbeing are said to be enhanced by morning routines. Each of these has a variety of activities that we can incorporate into our morning routine and reap its benefits from.
Do not get blindsided or overwhelmed by the shiny morning routines available on the internet. Spend some time to find out which one works best for you and customize it as per your lifestyle and preferences.
What is your Morning Routine? Let me know in the comments box
