Spiritual Morning Routine Slideshow
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Learn the Rewards and Lots of Ideas to make a Better Morning
If you morning is rushed and chaotic or just uninspiring, then you will benefit from a spiritual morning routine.
Starting a spiritual morning routine is free, and it will reward you with big benefits toward your personal success.
Check the following table of contents for 10 big benefits with lots of ideas for a renewed morning that will wake up your day. Read on for the great ways a spiritual morning routine can make your life better.
Your Morning Now
When you wake up each day your mind is either filled with all the things you need to do, or your brain is blank and you have to struggle to remember what is on today’s agenda. You may wake up feeling uninspired about the day ahead or stressed and overwhelmed with activities.
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Think About It
Is your morning routine working for you? Is this morning of yours sometimes disorganized? Do you ever feel rushed or stressed or even bored in the morning?
Or are you lucky enough to wake with a positive outlook and a fresh sense of purpose? Is your mind calm and at peace for the day ahead? That is what we all would like to achieve, and if this is you, God bless! But even if you are tranquil some morning tweaks could make your day even better.
In any case, you probably have a morning routine of some kind. Get up, eat breakfast, take a shower, brush teeth, get dressed, give the family breakfast, get kids off to school, then go to work or work at home. Or some variation of this scenario. There are a lot of morning chores that need to be done daily.
Do you have any morning habits relating to:
• Meditation and Prayer?
• Health?
• Mindset?
• Personal Growth?
• Enjoyable Activities?
• Planning and Goals?
My friend, did you ever stop and think how your morning routine affects the rest of your day? A new spiritual morning routine will help you start your day refreshed and fully awake, organized and inspired .
What Is A Spiritual Morning Routine?
A spiritual morning routine is a plan you follow every day that is tailor-made by you and for you. Besides the obvious necessary tasks, a spiritual morning routine includes meditative and refreshing activities like prayer and affirmations. It can focus on invigorating actions like walking or stretching,. You might want to include fun hobbies to brighten your outlook. Or the focus can be on organizing the day ahead. Your routine could be a combination of these types of activities.
What? You say you don’t have time for those frills?
Well what if you got out of bed ½ to 1 hour earlier each day?
What if that extra morning time could be a gift to you and your personal well-being?
Try it out once or twice and you may find yourself looking forward to that early self-time!
Even if you have to go to sleep a little earlier at night, you may find the change well worthwhile!
Wise Words
Let this morning be a new beginning…It’s an opportunity to enjoy life, breathe freely, think and love. Be grateful for this beautiful day.
If you are telling yourself you may need a brand-new morning routine, what are your own personal reasons?
Why Do You Need a Spiritual Morning Routine?
What do you need most in the morning?
• Calm and Peace
• A Positive Vision of the Day Ahead
• Relief from chaos or anxiety
• Motivation
• Focus and Mind Clearing
• Quiet Time with God
• A Good Mood
• Organization
• Energy
• Structure
• A Happy Outlook
• Other…..
You can use your reasons to plan a morning routine tailored to you.
The Night Before
No matter how you design your morning routine it should include day planning, for this will give you peace of mind that you have your day under control.
Actually, your spiritual morning routine ideally starts the night before. If you pack your lunch, choose your clothes and accessories, get your briefcase together the night before, you will not have to scramble in the morning. You can do the similar things to prepare your family members, depending on your particular household. And be sure to take a pencil and plan the day ahead. Chances are you will sleep better with your mind more at ease!
Now your morning routine is a bit easier and you can add some great mindful activities that will give you a big boost!
Yup, a new evening/morning routine might transform your entire day for the better!
How to Try a Spiritual Morning Routine
The good effects of a spiritual morning routine will show themselves pretty quickly.
I am presenting many ideas here to improve your morning and you may love many of them. Just try out one or two that stand out to you. You can always make changes or add ideas until you find that routine sweet spot. Caution: If you try to do too much you will defeat your purpose of peace and calm.
Go slowly. Improve your mornings a step at a time.
Write down your new morning schedule in a sequence; practice it for a week or month. then add or delete actions.
You will get your day off to a good start and you will notice many benefits until bedtime:
The Benefits of a Spiritual Morning Routine
1. Mind Clearing
Give Your Brain Some Peace
Your evening planning and morning refreshment will give you a clear mind, making room in your day for positive thoughts and positive feelings, mental energy and creativity! Every morning plan or check your schedule for the day ahead to calm your brain.
Then follow your new spiritual morning routine for those extra positive boosts!
More Spiritual Morning Routine Ideas:
• Do some stretches right in bed and as soon as you get up
• Do some Bible reading
• Write down 3 things you are thankful for in your journal
Wise Words
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
2. Less Stress and Chaos
You Are Organized
Remove the morning chaos! Cut the stress! No more rushing around! You have the day under control right out of bed. Just go to your routine and execute step by step!
The stress hormone, cortisol, tends to be highest in the morning hours. But your spiritual morning routine will tamp it down and lessen its effect on you.
More Spiritual Morning Routine Ideas:
• Take a mini-walk on your patio or porch to welcome the sun; take a few deep breaths of the fresh morning air.
• Make your bed for an instant sense of organization and control
• Teach kids to have their backpacks ready to go and clothes set out
3. Serenity
Plan Some Quiet Time
When you practice quiet meditation in the morning you will feel more peaceful and relaxed throughout the day. Many people have “Monday fears” as the weekend ends and a new week approaches. A peace-filled morning routine can calm your anxiety.
More Ideas for Your Routine:
• Close your eyes and pray; ask God to help you this morning and in the day ahead. Ask him to take care of any challenges that are on your mind.
• Avoid checking your phone
• Read a few pages of your favorite spiritual book
4. Less Decision Making
Smooth Out Your Morning and Day
If you develop a morning schedule, then you will know exactly what to do 1-2-3 when you wake up. This will cut your decision-making time in those valuable morning hours. Since you planned the rest of your day in the morning or the night before, that plan will make your main decisions for you and give you structure all day long.
You will also avoid forgetting tasks or objects you need for the day. No more “what am I forgetting?” worries.
More Ideas:
• Plan your breakfast menus for the week
• Write your daily to-do list and organize by priority
• Write down 3 personal goals or goal steps for the day
Wise Words
I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.
5. Good Mood
Wake Up Your Positivity
Put some creativity into your spiritual morning routine. Working on a hobby for a few minutes or more in the morning will give you a burst of inspiration that will put you in a sunny mood that lasts all day. The same effect will come from any self-nourishing activity.
More Ideas:
• Review your vision board
• Watch a TV comedy while you eat breakfast
• List three things from yesterday that you are thankful for
6. Energy
Put Pep in Your Step
Go for a sunrise walk and the fresh air and improved circulation will wake up your brain and give you energy for the day.
More Ideas:
• Enjoy your shower while you listen to upbeat music; imagine a brand new you.
• Move to your favorite dance music for a few minutes
• Do a short aerobics routine
7. Confidence and Control
You Can Meet What Life Hands You
If you take a few moments to review three of your favorite affirmations you will feel confident and controlled for the challenges ahead. And with your daily clothes decided and your self-care routine in place, you know you will look your best and be your best!
More Ideas:
• Listen to an inspirational podcast
• Review your top personal goals
• Give yourself an honest compliment
• Spend some extra time on your beauty routine
8. Better Relationships
Hug Your Family – Bring a Smile to Work
Relationships can suffer when your mind is distracted by your tangle of tasks or problems you have to take care of. That’s why reviewing your task schedule as part of your spiritual morning routine is so important. As a result your mind will be freer to focus on family, friends and colleagues. Your relationships are bound to improve as you are a calmer, happier person in the morning and throughout the day.
Showing care and attention to the people you love in the early hours will bring peace to your heart.
Your new routine will prepare you to go through your day with a clearer mind and a better mood; people will seem less annoying and your friendships will get a boost!
More Ideas:
• Write an affectionate note to a friend or relative.
• Write a thank-you note to someone who has helped you
• If you have family at home give them hugs and sincere compliments
• Play with your pet
9. Natural Healing
Improve Your Physical Well-Being
A spiritual morning routine can be a boon to your health when you add healthier breakfasts, and other regular health habits like exercise and meditation. Even just a stroll through your garden or watering your houseplants may send waves of health vibes through your mind and body.
More Ideas:
• Have 15 grams of protein every morning
• Practice deep breathing meditation
• Drink a healthy smoothie
• Do some weight-bearing exercise
10. Laughter and Fun
Twinkle Toes
Laughter is spiritual and healthful. Add some chuckles and amusement to your morning. It’s one more way to bring happiness to your day. Dance to your favorite dance tunes or watch a TV comedy during breakfast.
More Ideas:
• Make faces at yourself
• Tickle your spouse or child
• Add fun plans to your calendar
The Next Step
These are the benefits of a spiritual and mindful morning, with some suggestions for achieving your own routine.
You can fill your body and brain with good stuff early and reap the rewards all day.
Try it soon!
You know, just having a great morning plan will help you wake up happier!
Related:
Free Spiritual Morning Routine Workbook
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