Morning Routine

 A routine can be hard to get into, but once you get a good one going, it can be so beneficial to kickstarting your day. Today I'm going to share with you my morning routine and give you some helpful tips on how to start a morning routine if you don't already have one.

I think that I would categorize myself as both a night owl and a morning person. As strange as that sounds... I love the evening hours and I find that those hours are sometimes my most productive and when i get the most inspiration and motivation. But at the same time, I love waking up early and allowing myself some me time before starting my day. My morning routine isn't strict, because I don't think they should be, only because things change and not everyday is going to look the same! But here's a little glimpse of what I do each morning:

1.) Open the blinds

Whether it's raining or snowing or the sun is shining, I HAVE to open the blinds first thing when I wake up. For as long as I can remember I have been the type of person who craves natural light. It pushes me and motivates me to get up and start my day, as well as helps to wake me up a bit.

2.) Devotions

I like to have my devotional time first thing in the morning because I feel like it sets the tone for the rest of my day. Also, I like doing it in the morning before I look at my phone or get on my laptop because I am most focused then. Even if I am a little sleepy or still waking up, I feel like I have nothing else really on my mind during those quiet morning hours, and I can give my full attention.

3.) Do yoga

Remember when I said I'm not too strict about my morning routine and sometimes it changes? Yeah.. this is the one thing that changes sometimes, haha! Some mornings, honestly, I just don't feel like doing it, or I might not have time. But when I do do it, I don't do anything crazy. Just a short session of some morning stretches that help wake my body up. 

4.) Make coffee

While I was in college I got into the very bad habit of drinking coffee first thing in the morning instead of eating breakfast, because it was a lot quicker than breakfast, and it was just easier. That was one of the hardest bad habits to kick! But I finally did it. So I usually get my coffee brewing while I make breakfast in the morning, and then I'll drink the coffee after. If you're a coffee-first thing-in the-morning-person, I highly recommend trading that first cup in for a glass of water. You'll feel so much better, trust me!

5.) Make a healthy breakfast

Breakfast has come very close to being my favorite meal of the day. When I was younger I was never really into breakfast foods, but as I've gotten older, I love cooking a nice big healthy breakfast. 

I love mornings. And my morning routine makes me eager and excited to start my day!What are some staples in your morning routine?