Incorporate some of these easy self-care ideas for a happier more positive start to your days.
If you’re anything like me, many of your mornings involve snoozing your alarm, grabbing whatever you can for breakfast( mostly unhealthy), and then running out the door – the total opposite of relaxing.
We don’t all have time to follow a meticulous and relaxing morning routine that we see on youtube.
However, the best morning routine simply needs to include simple self-care practices. These small self-care activities will make a great difference to start your day on a happier and healthier note.
Well, I’m writing this post today so you can start incorporating these easy self-care ideas into your morning routine.
Morning Self-Care Routine Ideas
1. Wake Up Naturally
Getting up a little earlier to start your day is great, but sometimes the best self-care is listening to your body and taking the extra sleep.
Let your body decide when it wants to wake up, this is best started on a day when you don’t have to be anywhere too early in the morning.
You can shift up the time you wake up by slowly turning back the time that you go to sleep. The earlier you sleep, the earlier your body will feel rested and wake up naturally. No alarm clock, and no groggily hitting your snooze button.
That’s the best self-care of all.
If you’re still struggling with this or just can’t seem to wake up on time, you can also try the Wake Up Light Alarm Clock.
Unlike other alarm clocks, it helps you wake up naturally and gently by slowly lighting up your room and playing some gentle soothing music.
2. Hydrate Your Body
As soon as you wake up, drink a cup of water to hydrate your body.
Drinking water as soon as you wake up will boost your energy and help you get going. Besides, what better way to start your day than with a refreshing tall drink of water?!
3. Go Analog
Another self-care activity that is super easy to incorporate into your day is going totally analog for the first 30 minutes of your day.
I’m talking no TV, radio, social media, TikTok… nothing!
Looking at your phone as soon as you wake up not only strains your eyes but also diverts your attention from your priorities.
Take the first 30 minutes of your day to totally detox from any technology. This will allow you to start off your day more peacefully and relaxing because you don’t have all this outside noise that’s convoluting you as soon as you wake up.
4. Enjoy A Warm Cup Of Tea
The simple act of sitting in silence and enjoying a cup of tea is one of my favorite self-care routines.
Turn your hot drink into a self-care morning ritual by intentionally being alone and enjoying your cup of tea, having a slow and gentle start to your day.
Even small acts like this can really make a difference to your day.
5. Take A Short Walk Around The Block
This is a great way to wake up your body and get your blood flowing and move your body.
Just walk around your block to get some fresh air and allow yourself to prepare for the day mentally.
This self-care act will benefit you both mentally and physically as well as bring your emotions in tune to allow for a better start to your day.
6. Listen To A Feel Good Podcast or Music
This is a self-care activity that you can incorporate even if you don’t have any extra time.
Tune in to your favorite podcast or play a feel-good playlist to really get you into the mood for the day.
This is a great way to start your day on a really positive note and put you in a positive mood.
7. Take The Time To Journal
Julia Cameron encourages people to start the day with three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing—“whatever crosses your mind”—and claims doing so will improve your life across the board, including getting in touch with your emotions.
Morning pages might not be the right way to go for you, as with all self-care practices we all do it differently.
Journaling isn’t one-size-fits-all, there are many types of journaling that you can try and when you feel blank and have nothing to write about, there are journal prompts you can give a shot at as well.
Keeping a journal will work wonders for your emotional and mental well-being.
8. Do Your Skin-Care Routine
Starting off your day on a positive note might be as easy as including a few skincare activities in your morning self-care routine.
This can be whatever skincare looks like to you.
I love to do skincare at the start of my day, having glowing skin and a plump face just makes me feel so ready for my day.
Don’t forget to put on your sunscreen.
9. Dry Brush Before Your Shower
Dry brushing your body is a simple self-care practice that involves lightly massaging your body with a body brush; upwards from your toes til you reach your heart.
It helps get rid of dead skin cells and improves your blood circulation, among other things.
Dry brushing can be done at any time, I suggest you do it before you shower to wash off the dead skin after you have removed them.
10. Make Yourself A Healthy Breakfast
Eating a healthy breakfast each morning is such a great self-care idea to incorporate into your day.
If you don’t have a lot of time in the morning to make yourself a nourishing healthy breakfast, try meal prepping your food to stay on track with your health goals.
11. Read From A Book That Inspires You
I think the best type of book to read first thing in the morning is a good self-help book; something that sets the stage for the day you want to have.
This is the kind of self-care that really feeds you emotionally.
A recent favorite of mine is…You a Badass by Jen Sincero
Pick any book that’s calling your name, then set a timer for 15 minutes and just allow yourself to unwind.
12. Make A Gratitude List
Maybe journaling is too overwhelming for you some mornings, so why not make a short gratitude list?
Simply write down three things you are grateful for today.
That’s it, just a simple act of self-care that can really affect your day in such a positive way.
The key to building a smart and healthy self-care routine is just starting. Start incorporating these simple self-care activities into your routine to start your day on the right note.
Great post! Thanks for sharing!
This is a great list, I love drinking water when I wake up. Meditation also helps me when I wake up!
Journaling in the morning is amazing but something I don’t do every day. I would love to make it a routine.