Healthy Tips: Morning Rituals

Create a morning ritual to start the day calmly.

What is your morning ritual? Do you have a ritual that will get you centered and focused on the day ahead? I’ve developed a routine that works for me. When I wake up I begin by thanking God for a new day, the gift of health, the gifts of my daughters, neighbors, and friends. I then pray traditional prayers that have been part of my life since childhood. I pray for my daughters, those I’ll meet today, for my country and church, for peace, and for the souls of my wife, parents, and those who have touched my life. I get out of bed announcing, “I’m going to have a great day.” I do a series of yoga stretches, the plank, and pushups. I turn the coffee on so it will be ready when I finishes showering and dressing. I drink a warm tall glass of lemon water and it’s off to the shower. By the time I am sitting down with my coffee, oatmeal, and blueberries, I am fired up and ready to take on the day. Impossible to miss having a great day.