Set your alarm - Setting yourself up for success by allowing yourself enough time to get ready without being rushed. Setting it a bit early so you can find some quiet time before your day begins.
Write in your journal - Starting to journal has seriously changed my life. I love starting the day free writing, anything that comes to mind goes on the paper. This helps get ideas on paper after a night's rest as well as clearing the mind of scattered thoughts.
Hydrate - This one… although it might seem small and unimportant, this one, alone, will change your day. Our bodies need water to function to their highest capabilities, and when we get dehydrated, all areas suffer. Drinking water in the morning has become a ritual and routine within itself.
Creating a Mindfulness practice / Meditation - If you were only able to implement and take away one thing from this article, I would tell you to pick meditate. Starting a meditation practice has single-handedly kept me grounded, calm, and connected during these days of uncertainty. There are so many ways to meditate. You can sit in silence, be guided by someone else, walking meditation, etc.
Mindful Movements - Movement is non-negotiable for me: my body and mind crave movement in any and all forms every single day. This movement doesn’t have to be level 10, killing yourself doing hill work or sprinting at max capacity. Mindful movement can be gentle stretching, restorative yoga or a vinyasa flow, a walk around the neighborhood, or hiking in the foothills.
Nourishment - So, we are on the final step of creating magical mornings. I think that nourishing your body is such an important step. How we feed and fuel our bodies is directly correlated to how we feel, the energy we have, and how we support our hormones. Personally, like to take the first bit of my day and morning to have a warming, nutrient-dense drink to sip on.
Golden Milk Recipe
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1.5 – 2 cups Milk of choice you want to use milk or something that has a little fat in it to combine with the Tumeric for best nutrient absorption.
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1.5 tsp organic Tumeric
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.5 tsp organic cinnamon
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1/4 tsp organic ginger powder or a tiny pinch of fresh peeled & grated ginger root
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1 drizzle maple syrup, honey, or my favorite organic coconut sugar
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1 touch salt, this might sound weird, but just try it! I am loving this salt right now….
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A couple of cracks Black Pepper, this is a MUST! The black pepper is what activates & allows your body to fully be able to absorb all the yummy nutrients of Tumeric, so please don't skip this step!
Blend all ingredients minus the black pepper in a high-speed blender until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan and heat for 3-5 minutes only until warm, you don't want it too hot, take off before boiling. Crack the pepper, stir to combine & drink asap!