Dear Elizabeth,
I often have trouble getting going in the morning. Any suggestions?
Signed,
Stuck in the morning in Somers
Dear Stuck in the morning in Somers,
I had the same troubles getting going in the morning until I developed a morning ritual that I now follow religiously. Try my ritual; it just might work for you.
Get right out of bed at the same time every day. I do not allow myself to lounge in bed because it makes me feel groggy. If I sleep in, I have a “foggy brain” all day. I hate that feeling so out of bed I go.
I start my day with a 1-2 mile walk. I get my blood flowing, wake up, loosen up, and feel energized at the end of my walk. I spend time out of doors every day for the “ health” of it.
Time to eat. I eat a healthy breakfast every day, as I complete the daily newspaper crossword puzzle. This is a suggestion from my doctor and she is always right! It gets my brain active and I learn new things every day.
I then create a “ to do” list and mark “ done” as I complete the list. Sometimes I even complete the list. Wow!
I set about my day with another walk and start completing my list. I look forward to all things “feisty” in my day and always find something that surprises me.
Try my ideas and let me know if my routine works for you!
Have a great day!