HEALTHY MORNING HABITS | 10 Ideas For a Healthy + Mindful Morning Routine

[@catharinealexander89]

Any time I feel stressed, anxious, lost, uncentered, etc. I can watch your videos and immediately feel better. You have such a familiar feeling and presence that is so comforting even over the screen!! Thanks for all the time and energy you put into sharing yourself with all of us!! 💜

[@AhaYAHCreations]

Exactly. same here. very good videos

[@JenniferAnnMurphy]

Yup! Totally agree!

[@sarahclutter7649]

I little prayer in the morning, especially when feeling a lot of anxiety (something you might find increases when you become a mom). Asking for protection, guidance, and happiness are always my main points. Love from Michigan!

[@rachels695]

Great ideas! I need to work on better breakfasts, I tend to be too lazy about that in the mornings. Something I’ve been doing regularly in the mornings for the last couple of years is to read a chapter of the Bible, journal and pray. I found it helps me a lot in many ways. I don’t have a music recommendation but would be interested in what you listen to!

[@sw9868]

Same here! I love bringing my mind into the light of God's word first thing. 😊

[@toobahalim9450]

Hello from Afghanistan. You filmed this video right when I needed it and wanted to create my morning routine Thank you so much for giving us your energy and time😊

[@amandalogan89]

I would definitely describe myself as a night owl, I’m not a morning person, but my therapist and I have been working to shift me to waking earlier and having a more consistent morning schedule to help my mental health. It’s been difficult but interesting to explore different ideas to help me enjoy mornings more. Currently waking up and having a cup of tea and time to read something for pleasure vs news or social media is what I’ve been trying.

[@nidaagoboo]

Staying off my phone in the morning has helped my mood & anxiety so much!

[@mary-annehouldsworth9269]

Love this. I love to get up and go outside and feed the birds then watch them come along for their breakfast 😊

[@geraldgithunguri1969]

I enjoy Christian piano instrumental music in the morning. It sends some good vibes as I pray and read the Bible.

[@skincareaddicted]

I made the bean dip, it’s delicious with chips, celery and carrots. Thanks for awesome recipes!

[@sunriselotus]

Thank you Meghan, once again your videos make such a wonderful impact on our lives.

[@katievr9249]

I loved all these, you speak my language. I’m going to try it all. I’d add reading some verses of poetry in the morning like ‘Mary Oliver’s - Devotions’ that can offer some emotional clearance for the day. Journaling is great, I start every morning journaling. I love your simplicity in everything, it’s very tasteful and soothing.

[@dulcepires]

Such a nice video, just what I needed right now. thank you!

[@kathleenzanders4061]

I do drink water first thing every morning, drink more teas and I MUST listen to sft music when going thru my emails at work. These are great suggestions!😀💞 I used to get up a little earlier so that when I was already for work I could lay back down for a few minutes before leaving.😌

[@meghanlivingstone]

Soft music really is so nice to play in the mornings! Love that you listen to it while going through emails :)

[@jackiethecreativelife]

Oo love all these ideas! I do most of them in my evening routine instead though. One thing I would add to your list is enjoying the ritual for a skincare routine, and maybe even a little face massage to wake me up on the extra sleepy mornings 😂

[@415juanis]

I love these types of videos ! It gets me ready for the next morning 💕

[@belle_thegoldiegirl]

Good in taking the vitamins in the am. My doctor told me that vitamin D, in particular, can cause insomnia if taken late in the day.

[@katzlein]

As I wake up, I have a short poem that I say in gratitude for 24 more hours to live and vow to live them fully, to see others with compassion. I do some back and leg exercises while lying in bed and listening to a dharma talk from the plum village app in bed, then I make my bed. I fill the bird feeder and water tray, then make my coffee, drink a warm glass of water first then sip on my coffee while reading something related to my meditation practice while listening to yoga radio on pandora. Then I meditate from 5 - 20 min, but usually 10, before eating a healthy breakfast. Then I soak in a hot bathtub while doing a series of hand exercises. Dress and walk calmly and refreshed to my car, heading off to work.

[@maricela0090]

Water first thing in the morning is my go to 💗 Thank you for these. I am going to implement that trying a new tea suggestion and journaling. 👍🏼

[@meghanlivingstone]

I'm so glad to hear! It's fun choosing a new tea ☺

[@AhaYAHCreations]

I also don't drink coffee for health reasons, but my personal "coffee" recently i use to replace coffee is cacao powder, maca and pinch ginger "coffee" with half and half plant milk and water. super creamy taste and full of health benefits. I don't miss coffee anymore since.

[@rachelspoon4741]

Theres a video on KZbin I love to play in the morning. Its titled 'By the Sea - calm acounstic pop best of Daniel Gunnarsson' so so good for the start of the day or a chill vibe :D

[@marieboschman1311]

My routine in the morning is toss on some nice music, grab a water and check my white board for the days plan. On my white board is my weakly meal plan and the days tasks.

[@daniellewilson5986]

Lofi playlists are the best in the morning! Not sure about Apple Music but Spotify has heaps 😍

[@meghanlivingstone]

Oh I love lofi! My brother introduced me to it. Apple Music definitely has it! 😄

[@CitrouilleCitron]

thank's for these ideas. I love any kind of piano musics ♥️

[@isabellar772]

favorite music in the morning is an artist named Ravenna. sooo beautiful , dreamy music. her album Lucid is the first thing to play in the mornings for the past few yearsss

[@meghanlivingstone]

Oooo I must check her out!

[@pattiadkins2736]

Love love morning, always.

[@aurorapapillon4883]

The first the thing I do is check in on an app on my phone, but I don't think it counts, it tells me good morning, it shows me the goals I have for the day. I use it for a breathing exercises and stretches to help me wake up. I can also use relaxing soundscapes, and I can write in response to journal prompts. This app is like a journal but in a better format for me and reminds me to do helping things to look after myself.

[@salmarezki8971]

Thank you for those gorgeous ideas 💡 😘 ❤

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Well hello Meghan thank you for the tips I do drink water in the mornings and I do some stretching.❤

[@meghanlivingstone]

That's wonderful Cathy! ❤️

[@joemachine4714]

Yoga (tm) brand "Egyption Licorice" is my favorite herbal tea lately.

[@emilyemily7837]

Good night from Argentina dearest!!!

[@kathyl.8759]

I am trying to eat healthier...I didn't use to eat anything until dinner. I would snack on junk foods all day long. My health has caught up to me, so now I'm trying to look out for me. I've quit my job cause of my health.. Starting to eat better. I have only one question right now..how long should you snack in between breakfast and lunch? I've lost alot of weight..but now I'm trying maintain my normal weight. I'm 118 pounds and 4 feet 11 inches. Which is ok if I start to gain a little. I was 135 when I started losing weight. Please let me know what you think?

[@phylissbrassey8431]

Have you tried Pique teas?

[@katiethomas5889]

Hi there! Taking my stomach medicine is a must for me, as well as combing my hair and putting it up bc it is very long. Then I go from there :D

[@8randomprettysecret8]

Thanks Women!

[@zahradahabi23]

Salam from dubai good morning

[@maika9659]

9/10 🖐️

[@Natalie-ng5wt]

Good morning from where I am!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Morning!

[@Neil-writer-author]

I’m a morning person.

[@bettyslowwastelife9731]

I want to start drinking water in the morning but I have a 9 month old and I am straight away sorting her out. Maybe putting in a bottle ready on my bedside might help x

[@meghanlivingstone]

Yes great idea! Having something nearby ready to go might help :)

[@allein1001]

I put a glass of water by my bed at night. I'll usually drink a few sips before I go to sleep and then I finish it when I get up. (I don't mind it room temp but a good insulated travel cup or bottle and a few ice cubes should work if you prefer it colder.)

[@MissSeaworld8]

Or make a bottle of lemonwater (or water with berries just for some taste) you keep in the fridge so it's easy to drink when you feel like it. I do that 2 times a week and drink one glass of it every morning.

[@bettyslowwastelife9731]

I have started doing it- filling up a bottle water then drinking it when I wake up. It does seem to be helping. 🥤

[@KaylaKareem-cg5mv]

I drink milk 🥛

[@queenmarymullin7345]

diabetic drinking water is like breath