Entrepreneur Life | Self-Care
Morning Routine
How you start your day makes a difference to how your day goes
Do you have a morning routine?
For the last few months, I’ve been practicing and adding to my morning routine. It’s more intentional than I’ve ever practiced and I’m loving how I feel with this 15–20 min sensory experience.
Here’s how my morning routine goes.
After getting up and getting dressed…
Feed Louis since he’s following me around and meowing loudly until he gets his breakfast.
Pour water into the coffee pot
While the beans are grinding,
I do about 15 counter push-ups (I want to keep my arms strong)
Pour the sweet-smelling fresh ground beans into the basket and push the Start button
Walk into my “office” and pick up the blue (20lb) resistance band do 3 sets of arm exercises: kickbacks for triceps, bicep curls, and upright row for my shoulders
Move to my desk, sit comfortably in my chair and do a short 5–7 minute guided meditation on my Simple Habit app, usually with Cory Muscara because I love his calm voice
Next, grab a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee. Smell the strong delicious aroma and walk outside onto my small balcony
I take off my glasses
Holding the warm mug in both hands, I take my first sip of strong, black coffee and whisper a few words of gratitude to those who make it possible for me to drink this tasty beverage
I live in a dense urban neighborhood of Los Angeles. There are apartment buildings all around me.
And, I look around and see squirrels scampering up and down the big, old trees, the Palms, and the power lines. I hear the birds calling to one another.
I look up and stare at the sky
A few days ago, a beautiful cloudscape greeted me and I felt peaceful and ready to start my day.
Why is this important?
As a business owner, you’ve got a lot to think about and a lot do to. Giving yourself a few minutes in the morning for self-care can set you up for a day of flow and making things happen…the way you want them to happen.
Spending a few minutes in gratitude for the little things — like coffee — and getting even 5 minutes of sunlight and fresh air before your day goes into overdrive can set you up for clear thinking and calmer responses when things go off the rails.
I used to get up, start a pot of coffee, walk to my desk, turn on my computer and start working.
Before I knew it, 3 or 4 hours had passed and I was hungry, grumpy and my body was stiff.
My new morning routine which has evolved “tiny habit” at a time leaves me feeling joyful and energized and ready to jump into whatever the day has in store for me. I like it better than my previous routine.
Do you have a morning routine that energizes you for the day? If so, I’d love to hear about it. Post it in the comments! 🥰
