What’s the first thing you do when you open your eyes in the morning? Your answer can affect your mood and energy level for the rest of the day.
You’ve heard the expression about waking up on the wrong side of the bed. Well, here’s the truth in that saying:
When you start your day off on the wrong foot, like spilling coffee on your shirt during your morning commute, your brain takes that experience and uses it to frame the rest of the day’s event.
On the other hand, if you start your day off right, your brain will overlook some of the negative events that follow and focus only on the good throughout the day. This is confirmation bias at work.
The goal of your morning routine then is not to make sure nothing bad happens before lunch.
The goal is to build a routine that gets you feeling positive about the day right away so momentum helps carry you through any rough patches.
There are a lot of benefits to having a morning routine but I think these are the most important:
When you feel very moody in the morning, or when hot flashes/night sweats/insomnia keep you awake at night and you feel like killing everyone in the morning due to lack of sleep…
You might lose sight of your values, priorities and what’s important to you. The whole world could burn for all you care... I know the feeling.
A simple fix is to have a set schedule. You don’t need to block out every minute of the day, but it’s important to wake up with a few key goals and priorities written down on paper. This builds clarity and purpose into your days.
Also try going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, including on weekends. Your body thrives on consistency.
Another major benefit of having a morning routine is it will save you time. By keeping a consistent schedule and doing a few routine tasks each morning, your days will become streamlined.
Here’s why it’s so helpful…
Instead of having to think through each task you do in the morning, you’ll just do it because it’s become a habit.
Great for bad days when you just “don’t feel like doing anything”
Finally, the biggest benefit of having a morning routine is it reduces stress. How many times do you find yourself rushing in the morning and sprinting out the door without feeling fully prepared for the day?
This kind of stress increases cortisol levels in your body. And high cortisol is associated with rapid weight gain, anxiety and a number of other health risks.
For ladies going through peri-, post- or menopause, higher stress can worsen symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, mood swings, poor energy and poor memory.
Having a morning routine can save you time and leave you feeling energized and ready for the day, not stressed out and wishing you were still in bed.
So, how do you build the perfect morning routine?
The good news is you don’t have to wake up early to have a good morning routine. A lot of experts will list all the things you should be doing before 7 am like meditating, exercise, prayer, journaling, reading, eating a healthy breakfast…
There’s no doubt in my mind these things provide value to some people before starting their day, but for most ladies I know it’s unrealistic to ask them to wake up 2 hours early to knock off all these must-do things.
Instead, focus on accomplishing just 3 things:
As I said earlier, the way to start your day frames how your brain will view the rest of your day, so try to start each day with a positive attitude. How do you do that?
Figure out what makes you happy first thing in the morning and avoid what makes you unhappy. For a lot of ladies, coffee and tea is the answer.
(Though too much caffeine can worsen a lot of menopausal symptoms. We recommend taking inergyPLUS and Provitalize to combat these symptoms)
And watching the news or reading emails should be avoided.
During times of stress, moodiness and low energy (sounds like every day), we tend to avoid the very things that might help us to alleviate our mood. Like exercising, going for a manicure or a girls night out.
By planning and committing in advance, we’re more likely to stick to it.
Also, having something to look forward to can improve our mood and energy level, while making the bad day more manageable.
This doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as tennis on Saturday and coffee on Sunday. Or even binge-watching on Netflix on Friday night.
Research finds that on days people exercise before work, they are far better able to concentrate and handle their workload. Exercise boosts your mood and motivation and your ability to deal with stress. Get in the habit of going for a 15-minute walk every morning. The light exercise will do wonders for your mood and you’ll start your day feeling energized.
There are a number of other things you can add to this list but I suggest starting here. Take the routine you have now and use these tips to improve it. Your goal is always to start your day right.
Whether it’s yoga, a long hot bath or even sex - Doing things that energize and put you in a good mood can make even “bad menopause day” great. Choose something that requires more active participation, doesn’t take up a lot of time (15-20mins is best) and is not harmful in the long run (like eating carbs and sugars)
There are a number of other things you can add to this list but I suggest starting here. Take the routine you have now and use these tips to improve it. Your goal is always to start your day right.
The 3 most important things all ladies need to manage to win the day are mood, stress and energy level.
When you’re in a great mood, with low stress and high energy level, life becomes so much better.
You become more focused, more mindful and more tuned in to your bodies.
Which makes it easier to lose weight and slim down… especially during stressful times.
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