You know the saying: well begun is half done. This also applies to the morning! A good start to your morning is crucial for the smooth running of the day.
Yet for many people, the morning is a time of haste. Quickly eat a sandwich and then on the way to work! This often causes you a lot of stress, which also has an impact on your body.
By the way, did you know that the morning is really important for a productive day?
That's why today I'm sharing 7 morning rituals for more energy and the start of a productive working day. Curious? Then read on quickly!
- Get up earlier and schedule me-time
- Wake up with enough light
- Take time for your breakfast
- Start the day with a cup of matcha
- Emails? That's for later
- Go to work stress-free
- Start with the most difficult tasks
Ritual 1: Get up an hour earlier and schedule me-time
It may be difficult for many, but get up half an hour or an hour earlier. This gives you time to wake up calmly and do what you love to do. Early bird or not, you really benefit from this. Tip: do you find this difficult? Then go to sleep a little earlier.
During this extra hour you can take time for some me-time. This way you start the day with something you like to do! For example, read the newspaper, sit outside on the terrace or enjoy a nice hot shower. That way you start the day relaxed!
Ritual 2: wake up with enough light
It is really tempting to stay in that warm bed for a while. But by staying in a dark room you will certainly not get any extra energy. Therefore, get up immediately, stretch your legs and open the curtains.
Natural light is the cure for many things! It gives you a lot of energy and instantly makes you feel happy. Also open the windows because healthy outside air works wonders.
Ritual 3: Take time for breakfast
A classic but oh so important, breakfast. It's not good to quickly stuff something in your mouth. A good breakfast gives you the energy you need to get through the day.
Don't have time? Then make sure that you do all the necessary preparations in the evening. Tip: for example, squeeze some oranges on Sunday so that you immediately have the necessary vitamins on Monday! Here are some tips for the perfect breakfast.
A balanced breakfast
A good breakfast contains fruit, lots of fiber and vitamins. Variety is more than welcome, otherwise breakfast will get a bit boring after a while... So bake abanana bread the night before, make overnight oats or make sure your favorite smoothie is ready.
For example, a healthy breakfast can be oatmeal with extra fruit and a green smoothie . This way you start the day with the necessary portion of vitamins and a full stomach!
Need inspiration? Then be sure to check out the various healthy recipes on the blog!
Ritual 4: Start the day with a cup of matcha
In addition to breakfast, it is also important to hydrate. Therefore, drink a glass of water or a cup of tea to start your day well. Do you already know matcha tea ? The green stuff is currently extremely popular with many well-known Flemish people and health experts. The matcha set from Joy Of Matcha is even one of Sandra Bekkari's favorite kitchen tools!
A cup of matcha contains about 137 times more antioxidants than regular green tea. It stimulates the immune system and also gives you an energy boost for several hours! In addition to that energy boost, it also protects your body against all kinds of dangerous free radicals. A cup of matcha is therefore perfect to start your day.
Tip: you can not only drink matcha, you can also use it in dishes. I already shared several recipes on the blog, including a recipe for vegan matcha pancakes. Or discover the recipe for delicious matcha iced tea or matcha latte . Recommended!
Ritual 5: checking emails, that's for later
For many it is automatic, after waking up they check those emails. This way you will have to deal with stress early in the morning. It is common knowledge that stress has a bad effect on your body. It causes fatigue and other complaints. Not a smart idea to do this in the morning! So postpone those emails when you arrive at work.
Also schedule fixed times when you answer emails, otherwise you will be busy answering all day. This ensures regularity and let's face it: it also creates peace, because the sound of incoming emails can really not be called soothing... (bonus tip: turn off that sound)
Ritual 6: Enjoy your ride to work
This is probably a difficult ritual for many. We often find ourselves in traffic jams or have to wait for hours for an overcrowded train. Make your ride extra comfortable! No, get rid of the annoyance and really try to enjoy yourself.
Do this, for example, by taking your favorite book on the train or listening to a podcast or your favorite music in the car. Are you going by bike? Then take a moment to enjoy that beautiful sunrise. Or stop for a while and see how beautiful nature is!
When you learn to appreciate those little things, you will feel much happier. This is one of the most important requirements for a productive day!
Ritual 7: Do the hardest tasks first
It is a fact that our concentration is best in the morning. Therefore, start with the most difficult or urgent tasks and work your way down. When the end of the working day approaches, you will be glad that those difficult tasks are behind you!
And you, how do you prefer to spend your morning? Be sure to let me know!
Comments
graag begin ik met een kopje matcha thee ,maar soms heb ik weer drang naar koffie en ik wil eigenlijk bijna geen koffie meer drinken !!! moeilijk om er van af te geraken of deels ,want helemaal zonder koffie gaat niet ,is te lekker ! doei