I find that everyone has that ‘thing’ they do in the mornings to set them up for success. There are so many articles and videos on the morning rituals of successful people. I mean, countless! Although reading and viewing this material is a great way to get inspired, you do not need to follow every step of [name successful rich person here] to reap the benefits of having a successful day. It’s all about what will work for YOU, and ultimately bring YOU joy. Your morning ritual should not be a chore, it should be something you look forward to. Again, this will look different for everyone. And given your schedule or circumstance, maybe it is just one thing you add to your morning, and that may include taking five deep breaths and saying a prayer. And that’s great. There is no wrong or right way.

Personally, I don’t open any apps on my phone or look at social media for the first 30 minutes to an hour upon waking up, and I make sure I’m up before my husband to have my quiet time. This allows me to have full control of my morning, tune-in to how I’m feeling, maintain good vibrations (or create a path to good vibrations), and decide on what I really need to focus. Here is a list of my morning rituals to help me maintain my sanity and have a happy and productive day no matter what. I usually do 1-3 things from this list depending on how late I sleep in, LOL, or what I truly feel I need. I hope it inspires you! read more