Wellness Expert Allison Carmany Shares Five Life-Changing Morning Routines

Wellness Expert Allison Carmany Shares Five Life-Changing Morning Routines
While everyone’s morning habits are different depending on factors such as lifestyle, type of work and children, how people choose to spend their first moments after waking up can make or break their day.

Wellness expert Alisson Carmany thinks that “It is important to have a mindful routine that empowers us and reinforces a positive mindset throughout the day and set us up for success.” Here are five morning habits that are proven to help with a great start of the day:

Journaling

Journaling has been proven to help with ideas exploration and grounding one’s thoughts.

 “You can journal about your intentions for the day or simply brain dump all your thoughts and make room for constructive thinking,” says Carmany. “But maybe one of the best benefits is that journaling helps you silence your inner critic and write away your negative feelings, which will positively impact your happiness level.”

Working out

Working promotes endorphins in the brain, which can elevate an individual’s mood and help them start their day off on a positive note. Exercise also boosts energy levels and relieve stress. Studies show that exercising in the morning is linked to increased brainpower and boost cortisol to feel more awake in the morning. Carmany says that “If you don’t make it to the gym, dedicate at least 10-15 minutes to stretching, yoga or dancing.”

Reading

Taking the time to read something stimulating to the mind before you leave your house can go a long way. Morning reading can improve your creativity, boost your motivation and all the information you get from the book will be better stored in your memory. A great alternative is to listen to an audiobook, podcast or TED Talk.

Spiritual practice

Meditation and expression of gratitude are a great way to start the day and your daily tune into your inner compass.

Carmany says that “Being thankful for all the things in your life is one of the best ways to gain clarity and cultivate a positive mindset. This is a powerful technique to remember what matters most to you and keep things into perspective. It will also inspire you to do your best in every circumstance.”

Mindful breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, waking up the metabolism and boosting energy levels. Feeding our body the right foods gives us the needed energy for the coming day. 

“Experience the present while you are preparing and eating your breakfast. Try not to think about all the things on your to-do list for the day, but appreciate every aspect of your present moment,” says Carmany. The process of appreciating present life experience is a meditating practice that helps unleash inner confidence.

Carmany concludes that “The most important part of any morning routine is consistency: lack of discipline equals no change. Of course, in the long run, morning routines must be flexible to yourself and your growth and specific steps in your routine may change over time as your mindset and your needs evolve.”

Wellness expert Allison Carmany is dedicated to leading people to a more joyful, vibrant and fulfilling life.  Learn more at http://soulfulrevolution.com

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