Ah self-care. It’s all the rage and for good reason. We SHOULD focus on taking care of ourselves. After all, how can we take care of others if we don’t take care of ourselves? So I am sharing 6 step to a self-care morning with you guys because starting your day taking care of yourself will ensure that you can take care of everyone else.
6 Steps To A Self-Care Morning
Step 1: Get dressed. It doesn’t need to be full hair and makeup, but brushing your teeth, washing your face, putting clothes on, and not laying in your PJs all day is so helpful to your mental state. I feel more depressed when I’m in PJs all day long. So even if I take a shower and put on joggers and a t-shirt I feel better.
Step 2: Meditate. This is new for me this year. I really made it a huge goal of mine this year to start meditating. Once I started, I noticed a difference in the days I did and the days I did not. I felt more calm and less anxious, so I think it’s a great thing to add to a self-care centered morning.
Step 3: Eat A Good Breakfast. One thing you need to do when you take care of yourself is eat well. You’ve heard “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” your entire life, right? I am a breakfast lover so this is NOT something that’s hard for me mostly because I don’t like to be “hangry”. Just make sure you eat a great breakfast. It starts your day on the right track. I personally LOVE oatmeal and I usually enjoy it with my coffee at the kitchen island while I go through emails and work on the blog. Lately I have been enjoying my coffee with Left Field Farms Non-GMO Creamer! I was on the hunt for a creamer we could use and keep at the house (I have mom friends over for coffee a lot) and this one fit the bill! It’s Non GMO-Project Verified, from cows not treated with rBST, no artificial flavors, and made with real cream and real sugar! So you know you aren’t getting anything fake. Left Field Farms Creamer would also be awesome in smoothies! I know we like to mix up the liquid/dairy we put in our smoothies and this is great for that! For sure visit your local Walmart and try Left Field Farms Creamer for yourself. I do NOT think you will be disappointed!
Step 4: Exercise. If you are someone who loves to work out in the morning this is for you! I LOVE early morning workouts. Not only does it cross that item off your list first thing, but I swear it puts you in a good mood all day!
Step 5: Do Something For You. This could be reading a few chapters of a book, going to get a haircut, whatever. Do you!
Step 6: Be Grateful: Just start the day grateful. This gets your mind right, your heart right, and that’s the best kind of self-care there is!
What would you add to this list for a self-care morning?
This is something I seriously need to start doing. I’m always so busy taking care of my husband and his medical problems , I forget to take care of myself!
This is a great list and pretty much sums up my morning routine, although I do need to start meditating regularly! I also try to remember to have a couple glasses of water in the morning to rehydrate, it’s so easy to forget but it makes a big difference.
These are some excellent ideas. I especially love #5 and #6. I saw the brand Left Field online the other day. I haven’t seen it in stores yet but I will be looking in my next grocery trip.
I am working to incorporate self help in my routine. It is family day in Calgary, so today I am getting some work out of the way and starting my workout!
I find if I don’t have a shower in the morning and get dressed it leads to a crummy day. These are wonderful steps to having a good morning with self care!
yes to all of the above..for me as im drinking coffee or tea, i like to work on my todo list or my calendar to see what my day is looking like, it helps me start the day.
I just had a conversation with my sister about self-care. My daughter and I exercise 3 mornings out of the week and I told my sister that just doing that really clears my head and makes me feel great the rest of the day. Our mother is aging and self-care is a must for me with helping with mom and my 15 grandchildren (not all at once) I def need some me time.
I’m trying NOT to check my phone as soon as I wake up. The mornings I don’t I tend to be happier because I haven’t had the chance to “see the bad” in the world yet. I’m also trying to get into the habit of working out in the morning vs evening. I feel so good having that accomplished before the day starts 🙂
I tend to skip breakfast because I’m not hungry in the morning but I do like to enjoy a good breakfast once in a while. I like the idea of meditating. Have to learn more about it.
Self care time is tough for me with having three boys and working on my blog and writing . However, it makes such a giant difference in how I feel too. Showering is a big one for me to get done daily, I try, even though I miss days. Plus, I try to exercise several days a week, that is huge for me too. Thanks for the post! I’ll have to look for the creamer:)
I like the idea of meditating to start the day. It’s not something I ever do, but I can see how it would help me feel more calm and start off on a positive note. Unfortunately for me right now my 1 year old is my alarm clock every morning at 5am so I don’t get a moment’s peace at the start of my day!
Take a breakfast is a must! But I don’;t really exercise in the morning, I should get my old routine back
Yes to being grateful! A lot can be changed by just starting the day off with a positive attitude. 🙂
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This is something I seriously need to start doing. I’m always so busy taking care of my husband and his medical problems , I forget to take care of myself!
Great tips. Definitely going to have to see if I can find that creamer in my neck of the woods.
Good tips. I’ve been saying I need a morning makeover and your ideas would be a great start.
Thanks for sharing.
This is a great list and pretty much sums up my morning routine, although I do need to start meditating regularly! I also try to remember to have a couple glasses of water in the morning to rehydrate, it’s so easy to forget but it makes a big difference.
These are some excellent ideas. I especially love #5 and #6. I saw the brand Left Field online the other day. I haven’t seen it in stores yet but I will be looking in my next grocery trip.
I am working to incorporate self help in my routine. It is family day in Calgary, so today I am getting some work out of the way and starting my workout!
I love this! It was one of my February goals to work on self-care, so this is perfect! xx
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I find if I don’t have a shower in the morning and get dressed it leads to a crummy day. These are wonderful steps to having a good morning with self care!
These are great tips and I agree that when I get dressed and do my hair I feel so much better.
Yes breakfast! Took me forever to love breakfast but it makes such a difference.
This sounds like such a great self care filled morning!
yes to all of the above..for me as im drinking coffee or tea, i like to work on my todo list or my calendar to see what my day is looking like, it helps me start the day.
I just had a conversation with my sister about self-care. My daughter and I exercise 3 mornings out of the week and I told my sister that just doing that really clears my head and makes me feel great the rest of the day. Our mother is aging and self-care is a must for me with helping with mom and my 15 grandchildren (not all at once) I def need some me time.
I agree with you to just start the day grateful. Having a positive mind is important and then next thing for me is coffee. I need caffeine in my vein
I’m trying NOT to check my phone as soon as I wake up. The mornings I don’t I tend to be happier because I haven’t had the chance to “see the bad” in the world yet. I’m also trying to get into the habit of working out in the morning vs evening. I feel so good having that accomplished before the day starts 🙂
oh yeah, I can’t stay in my pajamas all day. I guess if I took a shower and THEN put on some pj’s maybe? But I have to take a shower. 🙂
I tend to skip breakfast because I’m not hungry in the morning but I do like to enjoy a good breakfast once in a while. I like the idea of meditating. Have to learn more about it.
Great tips, all. I swear by Step 6. Being grateful and listing things that I am grateful for goes a long way in setting the tone for my day.
Be grateful! I love this! 🙂 Other great tips too!
Great list!! I think the more a simple routine is established, the more easily it can be reproduced each morning. 🙂
Self care time is tough for me with having three boys and working on my blog and writing . However, it makes such a giant difference in how I feel too. Showering is a big one for me to get done daily, I try, even though I miss days. Plus, I try to exercise several days a week, that is huge for me too. Thanks for the post! I’ll have to look for the creamer:)
Ooh…I like this. Looks like a great morning!
I like the idea of meditating to start the day. It’s not something I ever do, but I can see how it would help me feel more calm and start off on a positive note. Unfortunately for me right now my 1 year old is my alarm clock every morning at 5am so I don’t get a moment’s peace at the start of my day!
Love the self care ideas. It is how we should always start a morning!
Coffee is definitely a go for my morning. I can’t function correctly without it. I love coffee with mocha creamer.
Taking care of myself is the last thing I think about. Some of the point you have mentioned are pretty simple and is easy to follow.
Ooo so many great tips!!! Self care is so important!!!! We all need to take care of ourselves better that’s for sure
I’m making self care a priority this year.