Why You Need A Morning Routine

And how to establish the habit of having one

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Mornings can be challenging for many people, present party included. I was a “don’t-poke-the-bear-before-my-first-cup-of-coffee” kind of gal. In my defense, I tend to be more of a night owl. I do most of my writing at night when it’s quiet, and the cacophony of various communication alerts die down. I was always jealous of those who zestfully sprang out of bed at 5am ready to take on the day while I hit the snooze button 17 times.

This did nothing but leave me feeling tired, unfocused, unproductive, and just blah for the rest of the day. It would end with a bottle of wine and feeling like I didn’t accomplish anything. I knew something needed to change. I needed a better morning routine.

There are several benefits to having a solid and consistent morning routine including:

1. It sets the pace for the rest of your day.
2. It adds stability to your day.
3. It helps you to be more focused and productive.
4. It improves your mental and physical well-being.

“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” — Buddha