Starting Your Day Well

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Starting Your Day Well]( Each morning, find a way to start your day right as it sets the tone for your day. The choices you make upon waking can have a profound impact on your day. If, still drowsy, you hit the ground running, rushing to prepare yourself to face your worldly obligations, you will likely feel fatigued and overwhelmed for most of your day. A leisurely and relaxing morning, on the other hand, can energize and excite you, as well as give you the courage to meet the challenges waiting for you. By beginning your day in a focused and centered fashion, you make it your own. You set the tone of your expectations and choose the mood you will use to respond to your circumstances. A gentle, reflective, and thoughtful morning will prepare you to create a gentle, conscious, and thoughtful day. The simplest way to eliminate the rush from your morning routine is to rise earlier. Getting children into routines and getting themselves ready as much as possible will also give you more time. Though this may seem like a hardship at first, you will soon grow to love the extra minutes or hours that afford you an opportunity to really enjoy watching the sun come up or connect with your loved ones before you go in your separate directions. There are many more ways you can constructively use the time you gain. A mere half-hour of introspection in which you examine your goals, thank the universe for the richness in your life, and contemplate the blessings you will receive this day can lift your spirit and help you formulate lasting positive expectations. Likewise, you can solidify your day’s intention through spoken affirmations or the words you record in a journal. Or, if you want little more than to enjoy your day, devote a portion of your personal time to activities that both ground and delight you, such as meditation, yoga, chanting, singing, reading, or listening to music. If you feel, however, that there is little room for change in your start-of-the-day routine, try to make each activity you engage in upon waking a ritual in its own right. The time you spend everyday savoring a soothing cup of tea or washing away tension in a hot shower can serve as a potent reminder of the need to care for yourself no matter what the hour. Your morning is yours and should reflect not only your practical needs but also the needs of your soul. When you center yourself at the start of your day, you will likely find it easier to remain centered during subsequent work, play, and downtime because the overall sense of serenity you create through your choices will stay with you throughout the day. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Loved this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [10 Days of Morning Stretches]( Looking for a quick and easy healthy morning ritual that will energize your body and awaken your mind? From gentle stretches (some which can be done in bed), Pilates, and barre movements to journaling, mindfulness, and gratitude practices, this course by fitness expert Niki Carr will help you create a morning routine that will set the tone for an amazing day ahead. You’ll finish these lessons with greater energy, clarity, creativity, and happiness. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( - [Sacred Sexuality: Open the Energy of Intimacy]( - [Transitioning Through Divorce: Grieving the Loss of Marriage]( - [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( - [Ego Death: Restore Your True Self-Identity]( Recommended For You [Sex and Intimacy After 40]( [Learn More]( [Read Tarot Cards Like a Pro]( [Learn More]( [21-Day Consciousness Cleanse]( [Learn More]( [Meditation for Anxiety]( [Learn More]( [Overcoming Negative Family Patterns]( [Learn More]( [Find True Love in 27 Days]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [The 9-Minute Science-Based Workout]( 4. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 5. [Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition]( 6. [Sacred Sexuality: Open the Energy of Intimacy]( 7. [The Intuitive Power Behind Angel Numbers]( 8. [Embracing the Signs and Symbols in Your Life]( 9. [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( 10. [Talking to Dead People]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.