6 Things You Can Do To Get Grounded In The Morning
How You Start Your Day Can Really Impact the Rest of Your Day…
The alarm goes off in the morning and already your mind is running through the things that need to happen for the day. Your feet haven’t even hit the floor yet.
Sometimes it’s just like you’re on autopilot and do the same routine every morning without a lot of thought.
It doesn’t leave you feeling like you are ready to tackle the day.
But what if it could be different?
What if you could start your day feeling more settled and solid?
Grounding yourself before you get on the go can be a helpful tool to learn and utilize.
Keep reading to learn helpful tips on how to start your day grounded.
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6 Ways to Get Grounded When You Start Your Day
Starting your day off on the right foot is something most people strive to accomplish.
Rarely, does someone enjoy starting the day being crabby pants, and yet sometimes it can happen.
Check out these helpful tips below to get your morning started well or if you just need to hit the reset button.
Tip #1 for Morning Grounding: Get enough sleep
If you want to start your day grounded, it's important to get enough sleep the night before. Most people need around eight hours of sleep per night, so make sure you're getting enough rest. You'll feel more refreshed and ready to take on the day if you've had a good night's sleep.
Tip #2 for Morning Grounding: Ease into your day
Don’t just jump out of bed hurriedly and also don’t hit the snooze button 5 times.
Try allowing yourself to gently open your eyes, adjust, take some deep breaths, and then allow yourself to put your feet on the floor.
Before you start your day, take some time for yourself to do something that makes you happy. This could be reading, meditating, practicing yoga, watering the plants, or taking a walk outdoors.
Taking some time for yourself will help you feel more centered and calm as you start your day.
Tip #3 for Morning Grounding: Focus on one thing
When you're trying to start your day grounded, it's important to avoid multitasking.
This means focusing on one task at a time and giving it your full attention. Trying to do too many things at once will only make you feel frazzled and stressed.
Tip #4 for Morning Grounding: Set an intention for the day
Before you begin your day, take a moment to set an intention for what you want to accomplish. This could be something as simple as being more present or mindful throughout the day. Having an intention will help you stay focused and on track as you go about your day-to-day activities.
Spend a few moments and write down your intention or journal about it so that you can keep it at the forefront of your mind.
Tip #5 for Morning Grounding: Hydrate yourself
After you get out of bed, drink a glass of water. This will help to hydrate your body and wake you up. Drinking water first thing in the morning can also help to flush out toxins and give your skin a healthy glow.
Tip #6 for Morning Grounding: Practice some mindfulness
Take some time to be present and aware.
Check-in with yourself and notice what thoughts your mind is producing, emotions that are showing up, and physical sensations happening in your body.
When you build awareness and notice you can then make some better choices for your day.
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Starting your day doesn’t have to be rushed and chaotic. When your day starts this way, you are more likely to have a “bad” day with increased stress and anxiety.
Taking some time to ground yourself in the morning is a wonderful way to get yourself set and started.
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Written by: Laura Rippeon, LCSW, LCSW-C