Practice of S.T.R.O.N.G.E.R.

Mornings can be very hectic! Rushing to eat something, packing for work and school, getting kids through the door on time… Things can get even more stressful if we pressed the snooze button one time too many or when kids drag their feet with their morning routine.

But there is a better way to start off the day - plan ahead and get ready the day before.

T is for Time Management

Letter T stands for - time management and getting organized. Getting things organized the night before takes a lot of pressure away and allows to start the day in a calm and relaxed way.

The morning routine that helps save time is knowing what to prepare for breakfast. For us it’s usually oatmeal. While it cooks, it leaves enough time for a quick shower and reheating lunches.

Typically I prepare lunch boxes the day before, and in the morning I just reheat the food and pack them in the bags. It has become a routine that saves me a lot of stress and prevents decision fatigue early on in the day. Also, all backpacks are packed the night before and just quickly re-checked in the morning.

Planning ahead is still hard some days but all we can do is our best each and every day.

Morning routine - deep breathing

Practice of S.T.R.O.N.G.E.R.

Very often as soon as we hear the alarm clock we jump out of bed as it was on fire...or keep pressing the snooze button until it is time to jump out of bed.

But there is a better way to start off the day and it take just 1 minute.

S is for Sacred Time

Letter S stands for - sacred time - deep breathing. The fast breathing as you jump out of the bed will not cut it! Before you step out of your bed take several deep breaths, and smile.

I set up a vibration on my Fitbit - 5 minutes before my alarm clock goes off. This gives me enough time to do the breathing. 

Taking deep breaths as soon as I get up sets a relaxing tone to my morning. Although sometimes I still forget to do it and I jump out of bed if my life was in danger. But like everything, it take time to get the new routine in place and fully benefit from the change.

Morning routine - inspirational reading

The morning routine for success

We often do not think much of our morning routine - the goal is to leave the house on time. Our mornings are frequently executed on an autopilot as we madly rush through the door to school and work. 

The autopilot routines might work as well as nothing goes wrong, but what if you burn a toast in the morning, or someone cuts you off on the road? These little things can bug you and even spoil your whole day.

Practise of S.T.R.O.N.G.E.R.

Over the last several months I had been actively redesigning my morning routine. Although there is still work to be done on my part, I am going to share what made a big difference for me and how you can implement it.

R is for Reading

Letter R stands for - morning reading. It does not involve reading a newspaper, work or personal emails, or Facebook updates. The goal is to read a quote, a paragraph, or a short chapter of something that will inspire you or provide motivation for the whole day. Right now I am reading sections of the "The Little Book of Inner Peace" by Ashley Davis Bush as I sip on my first glass of water for the day. 

My personal experience so far is great, it helps me have a great day every day. If something bad happens I feel more capable to shake it off fast and move on enjoying the rest of the day.