Creating a Morning Ritual

With the changing of seasons, often comes a new routine. For us, school started back last week and now, I am again rising at 5:30 a.m., I have lunches to pack, and girl’s hair to fix just right, and breakfast to cook earlier than in the summer. Have you thought about adding a new ritual to your morning routine?

This year my newest ritual is walking my girls down our mountain to the school below. I wear my favorite work out clothing, so I feel good, add some lip gloss, and pull my hair back. The walk is steep and exhilarating and totals about 1 mile round trip. I jog the first half and walk the second, but goal is to be able to run all the way. My girls enjoy jogging down to school with me, back packs in tote. And I am setting a good example of how they should care for their bodies as they become young women.

In the morning while the air is still crisp and smells so good, try taking a walk, breathing in deeply, working up a good sweat, and caring for your health, you heart, your body.

You might find it to be the most amazing time of your day, just as I have. When I arrive home, I feel ready to take on the day – no matter how tired I was when I rolled out of bed. My mind is clearer, I have more energy, and taking that cool shower after walking in the door is totally refreshing.