Stress Free M orning Habits

Stress-Free Morning Habits

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By Laurentine Ten Bosch courtesy of www.Foodmatters.Com

Each day we awake with the sam e offering; a chance to start an ew. An offering to ap proach the da y ah ead wi th a c ertain mindset. A minute to start the da y as w e m ean to go on. It s ounds blissful when you romanticize it like this, only the reality is often som ewhat m ore chaotic. Missed alarms an d dirty school uniforms. Breakfast on the run and a quick load of washing. The AM to-do list is inescapable and we’ve all felt the stress of it at some point. So if you’re wanti ng to start doing something for you in the mornings, but you’re runni ng short of time, here ar e a few s tress-free morni ng habi ts. Not only are they easy to get done in a matter of moments, but they simulta neously work to alleviate any other stresses that may be snea king up on you. Carve out a few moments for your mind in the midst of the chaos.

1. Lemon Water

Each morning in our house is started with a glass of spring water with a freshly squeezed lemon. This is one of the easiest rituals to start your day with, abundant with benefits. As the metal stresses begin to take a physical toll on our body, this alkalizing drink flushes out toxins along the way. But that’s not all! Discover more powerful benefits of drinking lemon water.

2. Drink Greens

To carry on the goodness from the lemon water, my days often begin with a fresh, cold-pressed green juice. I make mine each morning, using locally-grown, organic vegetables - but this isn’t as Conscious Life Magazine

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3. Mindfulness & Meditation

Just as I like to encourage others on their meditation journey, I find my personal practice to be equally as important. This moment of breathwork and mindfulness allows me to step away from any stresses of the day. I t’s a moment to be truly present, grateful, and honor myself. I t doesn’t always have to be a long practice either, just 10-minutes a morning will do.

4. Sun Salutations

If I don’t have time for a yoga practice in the morning, I begin my day with a series of sun salutations. The flow of asanas encourages a flow of energy throughout my body, truly waking me for the day ahead. I t’s a great way to improve strength and flexibility, often used as a warmup for Vinyasa classes, but as my friend Lauren writes, you can turn it into a moving meditation

too.

5. Cold Water Exposure

Between Wim Hof and teenage sports movies, ice-baths have been gaining a lot more attention lately. Whether you’re plunging into the arctic ocean or submerging yourself in a chest freezer, there are widespread health benefits. I t also doesn’t have to be any more complicated than your usual routine. Simply swap the last 30-seconds of your shower to the cold temperature. As well as waking you up for the day (and doing the world of good for your hair), you start to support your body ’s natural processes - including the stress response.

6. Make The Bed

To change the world, start by making your bed. It’s what the world’s most successful leaders are doing. Not only is it a simple task to help you feel like you’ve accomplished something so early in the morning, but after a long day you can just pull back the covers and roll into a deep slumber.

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