10 Healthy Ways to Start Your Day

It has been documented that there are people who live in the worst of circumstansis but still manage to have stressfree lives.

How can this be? I believe it has something to do with the way they think about their life, day, environment.  If we wake up feeling stressed, angry, depressed , argumentative, blue; then we are creating the rest of our day with that precept.

Here are 8 healthy, mental things to do to start your day differently.  Try this for 30 days and see what life brings you.

1. Wake up your senses.

Fill your bedroom with soothing light and favorite colors, fragrances, flowers and music. 

2. Reach for the sky. 

Stretching your body when you wake up is a wonderful way to loosen up your joints and increase flexibility.  Mimic the way a cat wakes up by elongating your spine and stretching out your arms and legs, one at a time.  Slowly stand up, inhale as you stretch, and exhale as you contract.

3. Make a promise to yourself.

As soon as you wake up, think of one nice thing you can do for yourself that day. Try an affirmation: "Today my body gets what it needs to be its ideal weight"

4. Indulge in a water massage.

Use your morning shower to cleanse your body and mind.  Mentally focus on positive thoughts, and use the pressure of the warm water to stimulate your muscles.  Be mindful of how the warm water and soap feels against your skin. Repeat your affirmation "Today my body gets what it needs to be its ideal weight"

5. Break the fast.

Fuel yourself with a high-fiber breakfast that includes whole grains, fruit and low-fat protein.  Repeat your affirmation "Today my body gets what it needs to be its ideal weight"

6. Find joy in journaling.

Let your mind create an enjoyable day.  Then write down your thoughts and feelings about today.  This is the boost your morning needs to start being creative.  Include your affirmation: "Today my body gets what it needs to be its ideal weight"

7. Move it in the morning.

Wake up your metabolism and energize your body.  Exercising in the morning demonstrates that you put your health first—helping you feel good about yourself all day.  While working out Repeat your affirmation "Today my body gets what it needs to be its ideal weight"

8. Don't fight that foggy-head feeling.

If you’re not a morning person, trying to multitask first thing in the morning is a recipe for a rough start.  Don't fight that foggy-head feeling; simply concentrate on important tasks, one-at-a-time, and give yourself enough time to get ready. It helps some folks to have a morning blastoff checklist.

9. Just before leaving the home, set your intention for the day.

Right before you leave your house, place your hand on the door knob and set your intention: example: today I expect nothing but good to enter into my world.  everything that happens to me today, happens for my greater good; I am happy healthy, whole and complete and I am ready for anything life gives me today!

10. Throughout your day remind yourself of your intention and affirmations.

A few times throughout your day, remind yourself of what you set out to be your intention when you left the house.  repeat your affirmation 2-3 times as well.  Do this as many times as you need when you see yourself not feeling aligned with your intention to set yourself back on track.

 

 

 

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