Start Your Day Right with a Morning Routine

Have you ever wondered why so many successful people swear by their morning routines? A structured morning routine can do wonders for your productivity, mental clarity, and overall well-being.

Since our brains are in a theta state upon waking, it’s especially important to be intentional about how we use this time. In this state, your brain waves slow down, resembling those in light sleep or meditation, allowing for increased creativity and openness. Mindful choices during this period can greatly influence our day ahead:

Why does having a Morning Routine really Matter?

The guys at MindBodyBrainLab explain it's all about regulating your circadian rhythm - which is the internal clock that affects your sleep-wake cycles.

Those that regulate report increased life satisfaction and decreased anxiety levels.

What 6 Morning Habits are Essential you start First Thing Tomorrow?

So in our research we came up with these keys you will want when creating Your Routine

1. Wake Up at the Same Time

Consistency is key. Waking up at the same time every day helps stabilize your internal clock, making it easier to rise and shine.

2. Hydrate with Water AND Electrolytes first thing when Waking

You have been asleep for so many hours, sweating and repairing, water is essential for rehydrating your body after a night’s rest and starting to circulate all of your fluids.

Proper hydration supports vital bodily functions, enhances cognitive performance, and boosts energy levels.

Adding electrolytes can further enhance hydration as they are the electrical charges between all of your body - you gotta get those firing again first thing in the morning. Guaranteed you will feel a lot better than having a coffee first thing in the m0rning. Save the Caffeine for an hour or 1.5 hour after you wake up. Otherwise you get that Cortisol aka STRESS hormone going way too early.

3. Get Some Sunshine

Natural sunlight first thing in the morning can

• Help in getting your sleep / wake cycle really regular - who even needs an alarm clock now?
• Boost Your mood by stimulating serotonin production.
• Also gives you a boost of vitamin D which is important for overall health and can improve focus and emotional well-being.

4. Cold Plunge

Cold plunges seem brutal but everyone is doing them right now it seems

They see the TON of health benefits

You will get reduced muscle soreness and improved circulation of your blood and other fluids. It's cold your heart is pounding!

The cold water triggers the release of norepinephrine. This hormone helps reduce stress and can improve your mood. If you watch any videos they always say it's feeling like a natural 'upper drug.' What a way to start a morning! Hardly going to be the half asleep schlub on the Subway if you are feeling CHARGED UP!

5. Incorporate Mindfulness

Try to spend a few moments meditating or practicing breath exercises. You can start with 1 minute and work your way up to as long as you get better at it. Meditation is capable of lowering stress levels

improving emotional well-being

Meditation is actually proven to alter our brain function and chemistry.

You will enhance your self-awareness.

While you are meditating it actually ignites the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of the body that is in charge of your eyes, nose, heart, lungs and parts you don't even have to think about.

Check out this easy 1 minute guided morning meditation for beginners:

So it ultimately helps relaxation and mental clarity.

What a combination after the high of the cold plunge and the warmth and serenity of the sunshine and walk around the block.

6. Plan Your Day

Now that your mind is clear, and you are in a positive 'take charge' modd it is the best time to plan your day ahead.

You are setting a productive tone for the hours ahead.

Setting specific, achievable goals for the day, month, or longer enhances Your focus and motivation.

This is the tiime to prioritize tasks so that you can bang them out effectively throughout the day.

This practice can improve overall productivity and get you out of just Email hell and get you working on the most Impactful work that will push you, your career, your family further and faster.

One Caveat as you are Planning is that Flexibility is Crucial

As you begin to develop your morning routine, remember that everyone is different. Be open to adjustments that suit you but having a set of key activities in the morning is going to really set you up for Success all day.

That simple switch up of Coffee NOT first thing in the morning, fixes that cortisol crash later in the afternoon and you will be finishing your work day with a lot more energy before the Dinner recharge.

Adaptability keeps your mornings fresh and engaging so what other ways can you have a great morning, we would love to research them more and share with everyone.

Some Final Thoughts

Investing time in a morning routine can yield significant benefits for your mental and emotional health. Start small and gradually craft habits that work for you and your schedule. 

HELPFUL TIP: when building your desired morning routine determine your “non-negotiables” that you guarantee will do each day.

Each of these elements of your morning routine

• water/electrolytes
• sunshine
• cold plunge
• meditation, and
• productivity planning

We will dig into each with a full article of info, later in the week, so look out for that on your DM's or Email, however you get our stuff.

We're going to learn more about the science behind how each can benefit your morning routine - super cool!