i love my early morning time. there’s a few things i aim to do at the start of every day: 

sans phone – wake up without going on your phone (specifically social media) for the first 30 minutes or more. you’re waking up with a fresh mind, so you want to stay “in balance.” it’s probably best to not turn on your stress-response right way.

ritual – have some sort of ritual, make a nice cup of tea or coffee. my coffee makes me so happy and i have something to look forward to each morning.

stretch – a little stretching in the morning will make you feel so good. i always feel so grateful for my body whenever i stretch. 

go for a walk – if you can go for a walk in nature, even better! walking always regulates me. 

journal, journal, journal – it’s a great way to connect with yourself and set a positive mood for the day. i use the five minute journal to write down what i’m most grateful for.

in upcoming blog posts, i’ll walk you through each morning habit and why i like to do them.