“Excellence is not an act, but a habit”. It might seem humdrum, but it’s no surprise the world's most successful people all favour a morning routine. But you don’t have to be Oprah to have a killer morning ritual. Set yourself up with some simple structure to achieve more and get your days going with positive momentum. Be the early bird and go get that worm!  

Begin with bed

One of the number #1 rules for a productive morning is, that if the bed is made, it’s that much harder to get back in it. While it seems simple, studies show making your bed in the morning has been linked to higher levels of productivity and boosting your mood. Accomplishing this small task before the day has even begun, you create a sense of self esteem that rolls over into everything else you do.

Get Moving

Now that many of us are working from home, it’s too easy to be chained to the laptop all day. Before you know it, it’s 6pm and you haven’t even left the house. Exercising in your morning routine or even just leaving the house to get a coffee, adds some energy to the start of your day. By getting out of your physical space, you’ll also declutter your mental one too.

Hydrate

When we’re hydrated we’re operating at our best. We have better focus, increased energy and even our skin looks and feels better. Healthy drinks in the morning, such as prickly pear water, or cactus water as it’s also known, is a natural hydrator that helps set you up for whatever the day has in store. Full of adaptogens, electrolytes and antioxidants, cactus water is an easy way to boost your nutrient intake all within your regular morning routine. Containing nootropics which aid in memory and cognitive function, is one of many reasons the newest health drink on the market can be a valuable addition to your morning routine.

Make It Mindful

Just like restarting your computer, clearing your mind first thing in the morning can help you ditch the busy clutter of unhelpful thoughts and start the day fresh. Whether you’re into journalling or meditating, let it all out before you even begin and watch your day become a little brighter and easier.

Shower Power

Need a real wakeup call? Finishing your morning shower with a blast of cold water, will wake you up quicker than any triple espresso. It may be a rude awakening, but the benefits of cold showers have been proven to: increase endorphins, improve your metabolism and even boost circulation. Why do you think they call it a fresh start to the day?

Breaky

Wakey wakey eggs and bac-y. They don’t call it the most important meal of the day for nothing! A healthy breaky not only gets you going, but leaves you feeling virtuous, after a nourishing start to the day. Small acts like this, making an effort where you could easily skip it, are key factors in building the positive momentum that helps you achieve your larger goals.

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