To feel invigorated and energized every morning, take positive steps to bring a happy and healthy atmosphere into your daily life. By having a morning routine that involves exercise, good food and some form of boosting your morale, you can start the day off in the right way.

7

Set your goals.

  1. Take time to write your goals/priorities for today. It will not take much of your time. It's good way to start day knowing what are your goals to meet and you will also know how to manage your time effectively. In this way, you can avoid problems along the way because you already have set your goals.
    • If you pray, say a prayer. Ask for a guidance throughout your daily activities and count your blessings rather than ranting about the things you don't have. Praying will also increase your faith will give you fulfillment.
    • Meditation can be a good option if you enjoy it. Set aside a space of 20 minutes to meditate before your day begins.[9]
    • If you don't pray or meditate, consider setting aside some quiet time for reflection about the day ahead and the direction you're following in life. It can be a good way to start the day with purpose.
    • Plan out your next day the night before so you don't have to stress about anything when you wake up.[10]
  2. Advertisement
10

Be happy.

  1. There is no other way of putting it the only way to start your day right is to be happy. As soon as you wake up tell yourself "today is a good day". Try it one morning and see the effect. Have positive intentions for the day, to better yourself and the lives of those around you.[13]
    • If you have a tough day ahead, say: "Today is a good day and I can do this."
    • Aim to be the reason someone smiles today. Or, many someones!

Expert Q&A

  • Question
    How do I start my day with energy?
    Erin Conlon, PCC, JD
    Erin Conlon, PCC, JD
    Executive Life Coach
    Erin Conlon is an Executive Life Coach, the Founder of Erin Conlon Coaching, and the host of the podcast "This is Not Advice." She specializes in aiding leaders and executives to thrive in their career and personal lives. In addition to her private coaching practice, she teaches and trains coaches and develops and revises training materials to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. She holds a BA in Communications and History and a JD from The University of Michigan. Erin is a Professional Certified Coach with The International Coaching Federation.
    Erin Conlon, PCC, JD
    Executive Life Coach
    Expert Answer
    Consider that your day actually starts the night before. So, practice good sleep hygiene and plan your day the night before.
  • Question
    How you start your day matters?
    Erin Conlon, PCC, JD
    Erin Conlon, PCC, JD
    Executive Life Coach
    Erin Conlon is an Executive Life Coach, the Founder of Erin Conlon Coaching, and the host of the podcast "This is Not Advice." She specializes in aiding leaders and executives to thrive in their career and personal lives. In addition to her private coaching practice, she teaches and trains coaches and develops and revises training materials to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. She holds a BA in Communications and History and a JD from The University of Michigan. Erin is a Professional Certified Coach with The International Coaching Federation.
    Erin Conlon, PCC, JD
    Executive Life Coach
    Expert Answer
    You bet it matters! So often people get really wonky because the day didn’t start perfectly. Make sure you're willing to have things be off!
Advertisement

Warnings

  • If you always feel wretched about the day ahead, realize that you have the power to change it. Just like that. All it takes is changing your attitude and wanting to start the day off well.
    ⧼thumbs_response⧽
  • If you feel groggy, unwell or tired every single morning you wake up, consider discussing this with your health practitioner. Of course, if you are going to bed late all the time and not getting sufficient sleep, it is important to address that so that you are getting sufficient sleep each night. However, in some cases even with sufficient sleep you can feel terrible in the mornings, and it is important to ensure that you aren't suffering from a medical condition that might be causing this.
    ⧼thumbs_response⧽
Advertisement

About This Article

Erin Conlon, PCC, JD
Co-authored by:
Executive Life Coach
This article was co-authored by Erin Conlon, PCC, JD. Erin Conlon is an Executive Life Coach, the Founder of Erin Conlon Coaching, and the host of the podcast "This is Not Advice." She specializes in aiding leaders and executives to thrive in their career and personal lives. In addition to her private coaching practice, she teaches and trains coaches and develops and revises training materials to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. She holds a BA in Communications and History and a JD from The University of Michigan. Erin is a Professional Certified Coach with The International Coaching Federation. This article has been viewed 41,477 times.
5 votes - 100%
Co-authors: 15
Updated: February 9, 2023
Views: 41,477
Categories: Morning Routines
Advertisement