I've been posting a lot lately about the power of routines and how they help to alleviate stress & prepare us for the day. Both morning and evening routines are important to building a balanced life, but today I want to share with you more about a morning routine.
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Often times, we find posts on routines and think 'that is easier said than done!' and today I'm here to provide you 3 easy ways to make sure you're morning is stress free. In this post I share a little bit about the importance of routine. Part of the success of a morning routine involves creating a space where you feel calm, creative, and supported. This doesn't have to be a dedicated room, in fact is should be all about your whole house inviting you to feel comfortable. Here are the three pieces to creating a receptive environment for you to blossom.
Sight
When we wake up in the morning the first thing our eyes see is our room, right? Make sure you're sleeping in a space you love. Make the bed & sleep on bedding you find warm, comfortable, and relaxing. Tidy your room, tidy the shelves, tidy the floor the night before so that when you wake up you aren't greeted with clutter.The same applies to every other room in the house. Here is where your night time routine can affect your morning routine. Empty the sink of dishes, make sure the house is tidy, & take care of your AM pet peeves the night before so that when you wake up you're pumped for the day and not worried about unfinished tasks.
You can also lay out your clothes, work or school bag, & lunch so that you're visually prepped in the morning for they tasks in the day ahead.
Smell
We all love the scent of that first cup of coffee in the morning. Is the scent better than that first sip? I think that may be up for debate. Greet the morning by diffusing a scent that inspires you to get up and go. DoTERRA's Motivate is a great morning diffuser blend because it's got a little bit of citrus & a little bit of peppermint.If you're getting ready to meditate in the morning, perhaps diffusing something a little more grounding like doTERRA's Balance will help to root you in and focus your intentions. Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Lavender are also great oils to mellow you out and relieve stress.
We can use essential oils to tap into different mindsets through the day - peppermint can pep you up and get you going, Balance can ground you and keep you even tempered, Lemon can give a fresh zing to your morning with it's citrus scent.
My favorite resource for using essential oils to align my emotions is this Emotions & Essential Oils book. There's an index to help identify the best oils plus an overview of each single oil & blend from doTERRA.
Sound
Now that it is warmer out (but not too hot) opening the windows and letting the fresh sounds of nature into your home can be a great way to relieve stress in the morning. Throw open the windows, let in the light, and revel in the sounds of nature!
If that's not quite your thing, honor yourself by finding sounds that pumps you up. Put on your favorite playlist, listen to an inspiring podcast, or pop on some calming meditation music. Sound is a great way to connect in with the emotions we'd like to feel as well.
YouTube is a great resource for guided meditations or even energizing inspiration. And you're not limited to just these traditional things. Most mornings I watch planner videos because I like the creative inspiration!
Building a morning routine involves honoring ourselves, so you're morning routine is going to look much different than mine. The important thing to remember is that you're creating a routine for self care. If you're sick of rushing around and you're sick of falling apart, a morning (and evening) routine is probably going to help you out!
Don't get caught up in how insta-worthy your morning routine is either. Do what works for you. Do what makes you feel the most whole. I used to want to journal in the morning....but couldn't write anything, then I'd stress that I'm wasting the 20 minutes I'd set aside for journaling, then that would make me stress about not doing what I should be doing. Once I gave up forcing myself to do what I thought I should be doing and focusing on what really fills my cup, I was able to enjoy my mornings better and I felt more successful during the day!
If you'd like some more creative living inspiration, join the awesome Facebook group where we talk productivity, planning, personal development, and intuitive goal setting!
What makes your morning routine successful?
xoxo, Moe
If that's not quite your thing, honor yourself by finding sounds that pumps you up. Put on your favorite playlist, listen to an inspiring podcast, or pop on some calming meditation music. Sound is a great way to connect in with the emotions we'd like to feel as well.
YouTube is a great resource for guided meditations or even energizing inspiration. And you're not limited to just these traditional things. Most mornings I watch planner videos because I like the creative inspiration!
Building a morning routine involves honoring ourselves, so you're morning routine is going to look much different than mine. The important thing to remember is that you're creating a routine for self care. If you're sick of rushing around and you're sick of falling apart, a morning (and evening) routine is probably going to help you out!
Don't get caught up in how insta-worthy your morning routine is either. Do what works for you. Do what makes you feel the most whole. I used to want to journal in the morning....but couldn't write anything, then I'd stress that I'm wasting the 20 minutes I'd set aside for journaling, then that would make me stress about not doing what I should be doing. Once I gave up forcing myself to do what I thought I should be doing and focusing on what really fills my cup, I was able to enjoy my mornings better and I felt more successful during the day!
If you'd like some more creative living inspiration, join the awesome Facebook group where we talk productivity, planning, personal development, and intuitive goal setting!
What makes your morning routine successful?
xoxo, Moe
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