Effective Morning Habits

By Adam Kidan

Get up early

• Waking up early leaves more time for you to practice physical and mental self-care!

• It removes the stress that comes from having to rush in the morning

Take time for !reflection

• Meditation and mindfulness has been shown to contribute to higher creativity

• Think about what you’re grateful for!

• Maybe make sure that what you’re about to do has value and will be fulfilling

Walk• Walking is a great way to get

your body going and ease you into the day

• Studies have also proven that it’s an excellent way to stimulate your mind!

• Interesting thoughts and ideas often emerge when you walk

Exercise

• Exercise is great for your mind just as much as your body!

• It boosts blood and oxygen flow to the brain and releasing endorphins

• Make sure you eat right after your workout!

• Eating is essential for post-workout recovery

Make !lists

• Make lists in the morning about the work that needs to be done throughout the day!

• This helps fight stress!• Tackle the toughest stuff first,

when your mind is fresh!• This gives you time to relax later

on in the day

Take in information

• Start the day off with something stimulating!

• Maybe catch up on news or check out the stock market!

• This gives you different viewpoints and perspectives

Connect with the people you care about

• It will help remind you why you’re doing what you do

• This creates a purposeful start to the day