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A Typical Morning


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Spring is the time where new things are birthed. The trees start to blossom. The flowers start to bud. This is also a time to start new habits or perhaps maintain new ones.

 Having a morning routine adds some needed structure to my life. I’m already a naturally organized, structured person, but recently I’ve been really loving mornings and everything they bring to the day.

The first thing I do in the morning , upon waking is to read my Bible and pray.  The Word of God bring life and I can definitely feel the difference when I do not talk my Creator.
Make yo bed. Those little successes of the day help get you ready for a more productive day. I know everyone says to make your bed, but I really feel much better once I’ve made my bed.

Oil pulling. Oil pulling is an ancient method of swishing oil (sesame, coconut, or olive) in your mouth for between fifteen to twenty minutes on an empty stomach. I use olive oil because I’m not a huge fan of coconut. While improving your oral health, it in turn also improves your overall health. I have been oil pulling for that last 5 months without fail. I’ve since experienced whiter teeth and a more detoxified body.
After, oil pulling and brushing my teeth I usually make some fresh squeezed juice(I usually have 1 grapefruit, ½ orange, and 1 lemon) to help jump start my body and my metabolism.
Exercise. Becoming more fit is on everyone’s goal list and I’m no exception. I love exercising in the morning. By moving my body in the morning I find myself a bit more able to tackle the day, physically. Whether it be five to ten minutes of yoga or a simple stretch. I try to do something.
Writing. I love writing and I try to write something every morning. Though It might not always happen, that’s the intent. Writing for me is cathartic. A way for me to get out onto paper what’s in my head, allowing me to move onto more important things. I learned of a method of daily writing called “Morning Pages”, where you commit to writing at least three full pages of whatever is on your mind. Now, when I first started I didn’t think I could fill up three pages of thoughts but when I got into the groove of things I could have easily done way more than that. Commit to three pages, maybe not every day but try it, and see what happens.


Mornings are my favorite time of the day. The benefits from waking up a little earlier every day and establishing a routine will help to create a more productive day, week, month, year.



XO,
        Tonya

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