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Your life is made up of day-to-day thoughts and actions. As historian and philosopher Will Durant said, \u201cWe are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.\u201d Your daily routine can truly dictate your health, happiness and productivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Routines are important for health and can be practiced at any time of day, but the early hours are particularly wonderful for creating new habits. If you start an activity right after waking, you can do so with fresh energy and a decreased chance of getting derailed by the challenges and distractions you meet throughout the day.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importance of Morning Routines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From Benjamin Franklin to Anna Wintour, many successful people credit their morning routines for setting them up for success. While it\u2019s tempting to emulate the routines of people you look up to, the more important thing is having a routine that works best for your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study from 2019 found that routine can help improve resilience in the face of stress<\/a>. Another 2019 study on the importance of creating habits and routine<\/a> reported that people in good health usually have habitual behaviors, like stretching every morning or getting a consistent amount of sleep every night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, regularly performing healthy activities increases the benefits of those activities. For instance, engaging in consistent physical exercise comes with many benefits including possible disease prevention, improved mood and greater energy. Practicing meditation regularly can improve mental health<\/a>, and drinking water every day can help your body function better on every level.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Productivity is often attributed to intentional habits. And researchers believe good habits to be the foundation for long term achievements<\/a>, such as developing healthy eating practices and reaching financial goals.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Build a Morning Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know how a morning routine can benefit your health and well-being on a holistic level, you\u2019re probably eager to get started. But before setting the alarm clock extra early tomorrow AM, take a step back and really focus on building a plan tailored for your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Which activities make me feel my best?<\/strong>
When considering your morning routine, ask yourself: <\/strong>What fills me up? What gives me energy? What makes me happy? What makes me feel prepared? Then, you can begin to devise a routine based on your answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. How can a morning routine help me achieve my goals?<\/strong>
Once you\u2019ve defined your goals, identify actions to practice in the morning that will help you reach your objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What makes up other people\u2019s morning routine?<\/strong>
There are many accounts of the habits of successful people online and on bookshelves. Do a little digging into the things people you consider successful are doing. If something sounds like it could be helpful for your own goals, try adding the activity into your morning routine in a way that makes sense for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Is your ideal morning routine realistic?<\/strong>
<\/strong>Maybe a long hike helps you feel centered, but time-wise it may not be reasonable to incorporate into your morning routine. Keep your routine activities attainable and easy to fit into your schedule so you are more likely to stick with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Morning Routine Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Need a little more guidance in planning your morning routine? Try selecting a couple activities from each category that resonate with you and your AM goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dietary Wellness Morning Routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Which foods and beverages can help you start the day off with healthy habits? A few activities you might want to incorporate into your morning routine include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n