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10 Healthy Morning Habits

May 9, 2019

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Healthy Morning Habits

Mornings for me are when I love having my me-time. I wake up pretty early, at 5am, but don’t let that scare you! You can benefit from these healthy morning habits regardless of when you like to wake up.

The reason why I wake up so early is that I like to be up before anybody else in the house. It gives me the time I need to just sit there in peace as I go about my morning routine and get ready for the day, without any distractions or noise. I get plenty of those during the remainder of my day.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve developed a new and improved morning routine for myself which I love. So I figured, why not share it with the internet?

I love learning new ways to better my life and mental health, and if this inspires anybody to make the most of their mornings, I’ll be a happy camper.

If this seems like too much to do for you, don’t worry about it! Pick 2 or 3 habits and gradually increase them until you’ve reached your ideal healthy morning routine.

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So without further ado, below are 10 healthy morning habits I’ve been trying out, and I think you should too.

Don’t hit snooze

My biggest tip for the morning is not to hit the snooze button. Waking up the minute my alarm rings makes me less groggy than when I hit snooze. I don’t know what it is, but going back to sleep for 10 minutes after the alarm rings makes me super tired.

My rule is this: If I sleep early, there should be no reason for me to hit snooze. Keeping my phone away from my bed helps because then I am forced to get out of bed and turn it off.

Related:
How To Wake Up Early (And Get Stuff Done!)

Stretch

Stretching in the morning helps with a lot of issues, and all it takes is a couple of minutes out of your morning. Some benefits of stretching include improved posture, increased blood flow, fewer aches and pains, and greater amounts of energy. There are tons of ideas for stretching out there. Pick one that suits your needs, and go slow if you are just starting out to avoid injury.

Drink water

Water is super important first thing in the morning. When we first wake up, our bodies are dehydrated, and to rehydrate them we need to drink water. Water also helps wake us up, flushes out toxins in the body, and is an all-around winner in my book. Water is good for you, so drink up.

Let the sun in

Opening the curtains and letting the sun in is great for waking us up. Somehow it lets my body know that it’s the morning, and time to get out of bed and get on with my day. Plus, I think everything looks 10 times better with some sunlight.

Eat some breakfast

Probably one of the most cliche tips out there, but eating breakfast really is important. After a good night’s sleep, our bodies need food for fuel to get us started with our day. Breakfast doesn’t have to be a huge event either if you’re not feeling super hungry. Some fruit or a granola bar will suffice and will keep you going.

Take your vitamins

Taking vitamins in the mornings is the easiest time for me to take them, just because I tend to forget to take them later on in the day. By adding vitamins to my daily morning routine, it helps me not forget them, and they’re out of my way for the day. What you take will depend on your body and your needs so it’s always advised to check with your doctor, but what I take are a multivitamin, a hair skin and nails vitamin, and Omega 3.

Write 3 things you are grateful for

Gratitude journaling is something I’ve recently gotten into. Not gonna lie, I did feel silly at first doing it, but the more I write about what I’m grateful for, the better I feel about my life and I feel a lot more positive. If you would like to know how I’ve been writing in my gratitude journal, let me know and I will gladly make a post on it.

Make your bed

I’m not sure what it is about making my bed in the mornings, but it automatically makes my bedroom look 10 times cleaner. It also makes it so that I don’t have to worry about making my bed when I get home from work. If you haven’t been making your bed in the past, give it a try once you wake up. You’ll love it.

Put on sunscreen

This is the best thing you can do for your skin in the mornings. Even if you don’t wear makeup, putting on some sunscreen before you head out will protect your skin from sun damage. Sun damage can cause premature wrinkles, moles, and all types of health concerns.

Listen to something motivational

I love starting my mornings with listening to podcasts. I usually listen to them when I am getting ready in the morning, and it really helps me feel like I’m going to make the day my bitch. If you’re not into podcasts, maybe you could give TED talks a try. There are thousands to choose from and you learn something new from each one. Love them.

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    1. rachelmarcelle1 says

      May 9, 2019 at 10:14 pm

      Great post! I am thinking this would actually be cool to use as a 30 day checklist challenge to create better habits. Love it!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 10, 2019 at 10:36 am

        That’s a great idea! Best of luck with that, I’m sure you will kill it!

        Reply
      • latain10 says

        May 10, 2019 at 11:37 am

        Great habits for everyone, my everyday habits are drinking water in the morning, and making my bed… there’s nothing like coming home to a nicely made bed with cute decorative pillows.

        Xo- Latain

        Reply
        • Mariam says

          May 11, 2019 at 11:14 am

          That’s exactly why I like to make my bed in the morning. It’s so nice coming home to a made bed!

          Reply
      • Amela Sandra says

        March 27, 2021 at 4:07 am

        Thank you so much for sharing these great tips.
        I’m a mental health recovery specialist, please pass by my blog for mental health wellness tips.

        Never give up =)
        xAmela

        Reply
    2. malenablogs says

      May 9, 2019 at 10:15 pm

      Loved this post so much and honestly, waking up at 5am every single day is probably my all time life goal!! I’m one of those girls, who can’t get out of bed without hitting snooze approximately 10 x each morning so it’s DEFINITELY something I need to stop doing in the (very near) future. Also, stretching in the mornings makes me feel so refreshed and awake, it’s an absolute game-changer!
      Thanks so much for sharing, Mariam!!

      Malena x

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 10, 2019 at 10:36 am

        I absolutely love waking up at 5am too! It lets me do so much more than if I were to wake up at 6 or 7, and now that my body is used to it, I don’t even have a hard time waking up that early! And the snooze button is the best but worst thing ever invented haha! Thank you so much for reading!

        Reply
        • Carol Dillingham says

          March 25, 2021 at 9:50 pm

          These are great tips.

          Reply
    3. Kristy says

      May 9, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      These are great! Ever since becoming a SAHM, my mornings have been dictated by my kids. I’ll try some of these to try and make that part of my day my own.

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 10, 2019 at 10:33 am

        I’m sure you will appreciate the time you take for yourself! Thank you so much for reading!

        Reply
    4. Ellyn Rebecca says

      May 10, 2019 at 10:36 am

      I do most of these things, except making the bed – I often will forgotten. The morning stretch though, its one of the best feelings in the world!

      Ellyn x | Life Of A Beauty Nerd

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:37 am

        I completely agree about morning stretches! 🙂

        Reply
    5. ThatAutisticFitChick says

      May 10, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      Water before coffee is one of my favourite healthy habits in the morning, even if it’s just downing a glass while my coffee is brewing, it makes so much difference to my energy levels in the day!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:16 am

        Hydrate before you caffinate! Such a good tip!

        Reply
    6. Chloe May Blogs says

      May 10, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      I love a good morning stretch!x

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:17 am

        So good, isn’t it? 🙂

        Reply
    7. John Aiwone says

      May 10, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      Letting the sun in is such a powerful thing on a sunny warm day. Little things such as the weather set the tone for your day much more than people realise. Stretching is also a useful habit to have, especially if someone’s whole working day is sedentary and involves a lot of sitting. Really good suggestions!

      Johnny | Johnny’s Traventures
      https://johnnystraventures.com

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      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:21 am

        I completely agree, stretching can be awesome for someone who sits most of their day! Thank you so much for reading!

        Reply
    8. clairelomax2018 says

      May 10, 2019 at 2:05 pm

      These are such great tips, simple and easy to follow. I really need to be making more use of my time and this could really help.

      Thank you x x

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:26 am

        I hope it does 🙂 Thank you so much for reading!

        Reply
    9. Thesacredspaceap says

      May 10, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      I love early mornings, me and my little girl are morning people. Effective and easy points to add to your daily routine!
      Thank you for sharing.
      Alyssa
      THESACREDSPACEAP.COM

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      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:27 am

        Thank you so much for reading!

        Reply
    10. Split the night says

      May 11, 2019 at 12:15 am

      I am trying so hard to skip the snooze button. Listening to something motivational in the morning is such an awesome idea!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:28 am

        Listening to motivational talks in the morning puts me in such a boss mood all day, it’s the best!

        Reply
    11. Kaye says

      May 11, 2019 at 12:22 am

      Loving this content and how easy it is to read and easy to follow. You blog is clean and organized, it inspires me to work on my blog more. I love the steps mentioned and one of my faves is to have breakfast. This is such an important meal and I can’t stress enough how everyone should always make time for breakfast as it fuels your body for the entire day.

      Kaye – http://amalog.co

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      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:30 am

        Thank you so much for the kind words on my blog! I’ve spent a lot of time on the layout to make sure it’s easy to navigate and read, so it really means a lot that my hard work is paying off.

        Reply
    12. my2gingers2 says

      May 11, 2019 at 12:24 am

      I definitely need to start eating breakfast! I usually spend my mornings trying to catch up on work before the kids wake up and then spend the rest of the morning chasing them around. Maybe I will start trying to eat while I work in the morning to give me a little extra boost! Thanks for the tips!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:32 am

        I’m sure breakfast will give you the energy to run around all day! I’m not a mom but damn, you all sound like superhumans haha. Bless you and your family.

        Reply
    13. Andrea Peacock says

      May 11, 2019 at 1:22 am

      I am such a believer in gratitude journals too, so transformational! You have such a good morning routine down. I have breakfast as soon as I wake up, but what a good idea to do some stretching too!

      Andrea | https://andreapeacock.com/

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      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:33 am

        Stretching is wonderful in the mornings, helps to wake me right up! It doesn’t even take that long. Just a few quick stretches in bed do the trick for me. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Melodie Michelle ❤️ (cheLLe) says

      May 11, 2019 at 8:01 am

      I’m up to date and doing all of them except #1🤣 Don’t Hit Snooze. I hour snooze more often than not LoL 😀 I left my info on your Twitter post so I appreciate you following me here as well as Twitter.
      Thank you!!! Oh, btw I livl your site!

      Wow 😍 that was really deep and descriptive! Thank you for such a informative post!
      I’m following you, please follow me as well!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 11, 2019 at 11:35 am

        Thank you so much for reading! I’ll make sure to follow you as well 🙂

        Reply
        • Melodie Michelle ❤️ (cheLLe) says

          May 11, 2019 at 6:41 pm

          Thank you for following me and please comment on my post that you chose! Here is a mental health blog I wrote today, for mother’s day! Thanks again!
          😊
          Here’s my latest:

          “Mommy Dearest”

          ❤️ Happy Mother’s Day to your NARCISSISTIC Mom 💔
          https://rawthoughtsfromchelle.wordpress.com/2019/05/11/mommie-dearest-happy-mothers-day/

          Reply
    15. EverydayScribe says

      May 12, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      Self care is so important! Thank you for sharing your list! I am terrible about the snooze button and I even have my phone across the room, so I have to get up to snooze!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        May 13, 2019 at 8:38 pm

        The snooze button is the worst! Good luck with overcoming it!

        Reply
    16. Her Key says

      July 28, 2019 at 5:43 pm

      Love this post!!! Developing a solid morning routine completely changed my days. Before, I felt like they just weren’t starting properly. One the biggest things that helped me was buying an actual alarm clock and setting it across the room. Torture for sure but it helped get me into the routine of waking up earlier.

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        July 30, 2019 at 12:22 am

        Thank you! That’s such a good way to wake up! I bet it’s annoying as hell but gets the job done, right? Haha.

        Reply
    17. Amber says

      July 28, 2019 at 5:57 pm

      Great tips! Honestly the water is my biggest struggle. I try to get a large glass in before my coffee but some mornings it just doesn’t happen.

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        July 30, 2019 at 12:20 am

        I definitely feel you on this haha!

        Reply
    18. gigissudsintheshower says

      July 29, 2019 at 12:28 am

      Great post! I am guilty of not drinking enough water first thing in the morning. I am trying to do better with this. But, I do make my bed!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        July 30, 2019 at 12:50 am

        I can definitely relate to this! Baby steps will get us both there 🙂

        Reply
    19. cmylife365 says

      July 29, 2019 at 1:16 am

      Thanks for sharing these- definitely going to try and work on a few of these tips to help me in the morning!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        July 30, 2019 at 12:18 am

        Thank you for reading! 🙂

        Reply
    20. Kimberlie says

      July 29, 2019 at 1:54 am

      I’m going to start stretching and putting on sunscreen. I never do the latter. Thank you for the tips.

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        July 30, 2019 at 12:18 am

        I’ve become obsessed with sunscreen lately haha! Definitely an important step to my morning routine as I approach 30.

        Reply
    21. karenonlineblogbusinesshelp says

      July 29, 2019 at 3:07 am

      Great ideas. I’m sooo guilty of hitting snooze. Maybe I should attempt to not use it. I do get up before the rest of my family and get the majority of my quality blog time before everyone else wakes. Silence is key!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        July 30, 2019 at 12:17 am

        That’s so good! I bet you love the silence! 🙂

        Reply
    22. Herah says

      July 29, 2019 at 3:34 am

      These really good suggestions on creating a morning routine. Really helps you jumpstart your day, thanks for the suggestions!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        July 30, 2019 at 12:16 am

        It’s so important! Thank you so much for reading!

        Reply
    23. Katrina says

      July 30, 2019 at 3:11 am

      Making my bed is a must for me, the room looks so sloppy if I don’t!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        July 30, 2019 at 10:36 am

        I 100% agree!

        Reply
    24. Nyxinked says

      September 24, 2019 at 10:02 am

      Excellent advice! There is nothing better to get you started than a killer morning routine. Not hitting that snooze button is key for me, other wise I would sleep the day away!

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        September 24, 2019 at 5:06 pm

        Haha, I know! The struggle is so real with the snooze button. 😩

        Reply
    25. DaliaC says

      November 12, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Great great great post ! I really believe that if you have a good routine in the morning it will change your day and also help with your productivity. This would be such a nice chellange to do since it says that it takes about 21 days to turn something into a habbit. Keep up the good work 🙂

      Reply
    26. Amiyah says

      June 30, 2020 at 7:12 am

      I usually do all of these things except take vitamins,(because I don’t have them,I’m 11) wear sunscreen,(because I’m in qourentine) and make my bed. Those are really nice tips!

      Reply
    27. Kyra says

      January 29, 2021 at 11:59 pm

      A fantastic post. I definitely agree that both drinking water and putting on sun cream is an essential morning habit. Especially as someone who takes mid-day walks, it’s important to stay protected. Thanks for sharing your amazing ideas.

      Reply
    28. Essie@thefinalguide says

      January 30, 2021 at 11:26 pm

      Hey Mariam, this is a great list. I am naturally a morning person. I know weird. Lmao
      I also shared something similar on my blog.
      Thank you for this post.
      Lots of love.

      Reply
    29. Larai Ibrahim says

      February 28, 2021 at 9:35 am

      Love self improvement, thank you it’s a great Post Mariam I actually wake earlier . Am larai from Nigeria.

      Reply
    30. michelle says

      March 3, 2021 at 3:12 am

      i love love love these tips. i’m totally getting better about not hitting the snooze button. i DO find myself less groggy in the am. i have worked @ home for about 12 years & often find myself rolling out of bed to commute through my hearth room to my going straight to my office after brushing my teeth and hair. LOVE the idea of listening to a motivational podcast!
      i can’t wait to read your other posts!

      Reply
    31. Lyndsay says

      June 14, 2021 at 8:17 am

      Love it x

      Reply
    32. Malinda says

      July 11, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      Have you read the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod?

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        July 13, 2021 at 11:56 am

        Yes! I love that book!

        Reply
    33. Pixie | Productive Pixie says

      July 22, 2021 at 11:24 pm

      These are great ideas! I am going to put my alarm clock on the other side of my room because I don’t even press snooze, I just turn my alarm off and stay in bed. lol I also like listening to podcasts and watching TED talks. I love reading your articles!
      – Pixie | Productive Pixie

      Reply
      • Mariam says

        July 23, 2021 at 11:54 am

        Thank you so much Pixie!

        Reply
    34. nafisa seif says

      August 22, 2021 at 12:04 pm

      I don’t know why but waking up early has been so hard for me, am the last minute person hahaha, that’s why am here and try to improve my mornings, thank you so much

      Reply

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