If you are struggling with poor mental health, one of the best things that you can do is to put together positive morning routine. This will help you get your day off to a great start, and enable you to be more mindful throughout the day.
Here are some ideas to implement into your morning routine:
Affirmations
Starting the day with positive affirmations will help you alter your brain space for the rest of the day. Affirmations are simply positive ‘I am’ statements, such as ‘I am strong’, or ‘I am loved’. Doing this helps you focus on the positives in your life, and if you get into the habit of doing so in the morning, it will set your day up perfectly!
Meditation
Doing some form of meditation in the morning will help you clear your mind and get ready for the day ahead. There are lots of meditations available on YouTube, and you can select whichever you feel would help you most. For example, if you struggle with self-confidence, choose a meditation designed to overcome anxiety and boost self esteem. Meditation doesn’t have to be long or structured, it could even be a couple of minutes to sit with your eyes closed mindfully observing the sounds and sensations around you, or in the garden listening to bird song.
Exercise
Getting your body moving, even if it’s just for a walk, can help you out a lot when it comes to making positive lifestyle changes. Try to walk to work instead of driving or taking the bus, or do a quick 10-minute HIIT workout – that’s long enough to release some endorphins!
Do a therapy session
Therapy works wonders, and if you can, doing a therapy session in the morning could help to start your day right. This if not possible for everybody, of course, depending on your situation and your therapist’s availability, but it could be a good solution for some! If you are having ongoing therapy, even taking a little bit of time in the morning to review your progress and set positive actions for the day ahead can help you start as you mean to go on and achieve your goals.
