BlogA Morning Routine for Reaching Your GoalsBY ELIZABETH BORELLI ![]() 7 simple steps to the energy and focus you need to sustain change Whether you’re changing habits, changing jobs or changing your life for the better, research supports taking an integrated approach to change Let’s say that for 2021, after months of feeling isolated your goal is finding community by expanding your network to meet other people who are also interested in getting in shape. You think about your goal every time you feel lonely and isolated, but when you’re in that place, the last thing you have the energy to do is reach out to someone new. Building new habits means trying on new behaviors, which requires mental and emotional energy. You need all systems on board to sustain you when the going gets rough. Your Morning Routine We tell ourselves we don’t have time for a morning routine. Really we don’t. Yet starting your morning right, as in positive, organized and energizing, doesn’t need to be time-consuming and will ultimately make you more productive. Make it a short and sweet must-do to reduce stress, maximize happiness levels and keep you track with your goals. A mindful morning routine helps to manage your emotions and get ahead of the reaction curb, which can derail your attempts to prioritize your goals. Start your day with a proven, 7-step morning routine for reaching your goals;1. First hour device-free 2. Grab some gratitude 3. Reach for the light 4. Just Breathe! Breath of Joy • Inhale one-third of your lung capacity and swing your arms up in front of your body, bringing them parallel to each other at shoulder level, with palms facing the ceiling. • Continue inhaling to two-thirds capacity and stretch your arms out to the side like wings to shoulder level. • Inhale to full capacity and swing your arms parallel and over your head, palms facing each other. • Open your mouth and exhale completely with an audible ha, bending the knees more deeply as you sink into a standing squat and swing your arms down and back behind you like a diver. Repeat up to nine times: Don’t force or strain the body or breath; simply be absorbed by the peacefully stimulating rhythm. Return to standing. Close your eyes and experience the effects. Notice how quickly your heart beats; feel the sensations in your face and arms, and the tingling in the palms of your hands. 5. Find your focus 6. Rethink your drink And if you wait an hour for your healthy cortisol levels to peak before your first cup of coffee, you’ll get the most of that caffeine boost and maintain your energy levels on through to the afternoon. 7. Pump up the jam! Try some or all of these quick morning happiness hacks to start on an upswing and carry it through all day long. Wondering if these tips really work for you? Track your progress! For the next 10 days, schedule a mid-morning check in at the same time each day. Assess your mood and energy levels on a scale of 1-5 and write it down. Compare and contrast to see what works for you. Send me an email, I would love to hear how it goes! Make 2021 your year for change! Talk with me today to learn more about my new midlife transformation coaching programs and how to change your life at any age!Leave a Reply |