The Morning Ritual

Whenever you think of mornings, what comes to your mind? Is it thoughts of stress and anxiety? Or do you enjoy mornings and take your time to get ready? If you are anything like most people, present company included, you probably do not get all that excited to think about jumping out of bed, brushing your teeth, and starting your day.

Even for the most avid night owl, mornings do not have to be stressful, painful, or something to dread. Instead, mornings can be a great way to kickstart your day and productivity.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………………….. 6
HOW A MORNING RITUAL CAN BENEFIT YOU……………………………….. 9
Increases Productivity……………………………………………………………………. 9
Boosts Energy Levels ……………………………………………………………………. 9
Increases Happiness …………………………………………………………………… 10
Develop Healthy Habits ……………………………………………………………….. 11
Will You Actually See These Benefits?…………………………………………… 12
Recap………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
START WITH WHAT YOU HAVE……………………………………………………. 15
Keep A Morning Journal ………………………………………………………………. 15
What Do Your Mornings Look Like? ………………………………………………. 16
Go About Your Morning As Usual………………………………………………….. 17
Reflect on the Journal ………………………………………………………………….. 17
Recap………………………………………………………………………………………… 18
KNOW WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR MORNING ROUTINE…………. 20
Perception………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
Know Your Main Objective for Creating a Morning Routine ………………. 21
Prioritize Your Goals ……………………………………………………………………. 22
Know What To Keep and What to Change ……………………………………… 22
Select Activities That Match Your Goals…………………………………………. 23
Focus On One Activity At A Time ………………………………………………….. 24
Recap………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
MORNING ROUTINES FOR BUSY MORNINGS ………………………………. 26
Why You Need A Busy Morning Routine ………………………………………… 26
What To Keep In Mind When Creating A Busy Morning Routine ……….. 26
Busy Morning Routine Ideas And Tips……………………………………………. 27
Recap………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
MORNING ROUTINES FOR SLOW MORNINGS………………………………. 31
Why You Need A Slow Morning Routine ………………………………………… 31
What To Keep In Mind When Creating A Slow Morning Routine………… 31
Slow Morning Routine Ideas And Tips……………………………………………. 32
Recap………………………………………………………………………………………… 34
CONSIDER DITCHING DEVICES……………………………………………………. 36
Dangers Of Using Devices In The Morning …………………………………….. 36
How To Cut Out Devices ……………………………………………………………… 37
Why You May Want Your Phone In The Morning …………………………….. 38
Recap………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
DO NOT FORGET ABOUT YOUR NIGHTTIME ROUTINE…………………. 40
Make Decisions The Night Before …………………………………………………. 40
Prep Ahead of Time …………………………………………………………………….. 41
Create a Nighttime Routine…………………………………………………………… 42
Go To Bed At A Decent Hour………………………………………………………… 42
Recap………………………………………………………………………………………… 43
KEEP IMPROVING ……………………………………………………………………….. 45
The Journey Is Not Over………………………………………………………………. 45
Evaluate Every Year ……………………………………………………………………. 45
Make Changes As Necessary……………………………………………………….. 46
Be Flexible …………………………………………………………………………………. 46
Recap………………………………………………………………………………………… 47
CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………………. 49