A good college morning routine can be vital to success in both school and life. Here is the step by step on how to create one!
Throughout my time in college and into the real-world, I have truly realized how important a morning routine can really be. As much as it seems miniscule, it completely shifts the outcome of the rest of your day.
Everyone is different and can benefit from different routines in the morning, but that’s why it is so important to experiment with what is best for you!
Here are ideas of some of the most important aspects you can include in your college morning routine. Try them out and watch your life transform before your eyes!
This post is all about how to create a morning routine in college!
1. Movement
Movement is definitely one of the most vital things to implement into your morning routine. Breaking a sweat before you start your day can completely transform the rest of your day. It will skyrocket your energy levels, improve your confidence, and balance your body’s hormones. Choose the type of workout that you personally like best and find a way to implement this. This can be as simple as a 30-minute walk outside to even signing up for a group-fitness class in the morning. Whatever it is, making this a habit will be the best thing you do for yourself!
2. Mindset
Your mindset in the morning is truly what is going to dictate the result of the rest of your day. This is why you often here the phrase “I woke up on the wrong side of the bed.” Those people definitely need to add in some affirmations into their morning routine. Starting each morning with gratitude is a foolproof way to ensure you will be happier and more productive throughout the rest of the day. It may seem small, but try writing a list of 5 things you’re grateful for in sentence form each morning. Make sure to stay consistent with this, and eventually you will feel the difference!
3. Nourishment
The morning is the best time to nourish your body as much as possible. Always start off with 8-12 ounces of room temperature water, because cold water can be shocking to the system. I like to add the juice of half a lemon, a dropper of chlorophyll, and a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. This drink is great for your digestive system in the morning.
Within an hour of waking, I will have my breakfast which is always savory and protein-filled to prevent any spikes in blood sugar. My favorite recently has been 2 organic hardboiled eggs with half an avocado on an Eziekel low sodium english muffin. Following breakfast, I will take my supplements (a multivitamin, zinc, and tumeric). Lastly, 90 minutes after waking I will have my coffee with Nutpods creamer.
This is an example of the routine I follow, but yours can look completely different! It is definitely important to prioritize hydration and reduction of glucose spikes!
4. Plan
Although I love planning my day in advance on Google Calendar, the morning is a great time to review the plan you have made, make any changes you may need, and set your intentions for the day. If you have a lot on your plate that day, I recommend writing out a small priorities list that outlines the tasks you really want to get done. This way you are not feeling overwhelmed, and you have your eye on the prize.
5. Ditch Technology
My biggest tip is 100% to ditch the phone! Once I started waiting at least an hour to check my phone after waking, everything changed. First off, make sure your phone is on airplane mode and Do Not Disturb before you go to bed to prevent waking up to a flood of stressful notifications. There is no need to check your phone within the first hour of being awake. Focus on preparing for your day with your morning routine and try to be fully present. The rest of the world can wait!
