7 Quick Morning Activities to Keep You Motivated All Day

Let’s face it, mornings can be rough, especially for those of us who aren’t morning people. No one enjoys hearing the alarm go off, but I have some good news – your mornings don’t always have to be a drag. If you find yourself struggling to get motivated in the morning and would much rather hit snooze, get ready for some game changing tips!

With these seven quick morning activities, you could be well on your way to not only crushing your morning goals but staying motivated all day long. After all, the way you start your morning truly does set the tone for the rest of the day.

Get Moving!

I know, I can hear the agony through the screen, but if you can push yourself to wake up just fifteen minutes earlier to get in some movement first thing, you’ll be setting yourself up for success the rest of your day. Not only will moving your body in the morning help stimulate circulation, boost your mood, and give your metabolism the kickstart it needs to rock and roll all day long, but it will set the tone for a healthier day.

If you can get in just ten minutes of exercise before you head out the door to work, you will be much more likely to stick to healthier choices during the rest of your day. Plus, you won’t have to worry about hitting the gym on your way home if you are feeling tired from a long day.

Avoid Hitting Snooze

The snooze button seems like a life-saver when you’re warm and cozy in bed, but gets your day off to a groggy start. Try the opposite approach. When your alarm goes off, force yourself out of bed and start brewing coffee, brush your teeth or just move around a little bit. Once those nine minutes are up, you can get back under the covers. You’ll be doing so more alert, awake and ready to take on the day.

Set Your Intentions

This one’s huge for motivation and the great thing is that it only takes a couple of minutes. All you need is a journal, pen and a spare moment to sit down and think about what your intentions are for the day. Maybe you want to be more grateful or smile more. Write it down with the date and keep your intentions in the forefront of your mind all day long – you’re much more likely to stick to them after writing them down.

Visualize Your Day

When you’re taking your morning shower, or sipping your morning cup of joe, visualize the day ahead. Think about how you want it to go and what you want to get done. You can even think about a game plan for how you will conquer all of your goals. Visualizing the day ahead is a powerful way to help give your day direction and crush each goal you have in mind.

Listen to Something Motivational

Have a long commute to work? Download a positive podcast or a personal development audio-book and listen to it on your drive. Not only will this help keep you calm while you battle bumper to bumper traffic, but it will help to get your mindset right to stay motivated all day. Plus, this is an excellent way to get your “reading” in for the day even if it just means listening to an audio-book because let’s face it, we don’t all have time to sit down and read each and every day.

Make a Smoothie

Smoothies are perfect for anyone who typically skips breakfast or for someone who needs to amp up their fruit and veggie intake. Plus, not only are smoothies super quick to make, by starting your day with a few servings of greens and fruits, you don’t have to stress about packing in so much at lunch time!

Try making a protein rich smoothie with almond milk, a frozen banana, some unsweetened cocoa powder, a handful of spinach, and unsweetened Greek yogurt. Hearty and vitamin-rich, it’ll keep you full all morning, and it tastes like a guilt-free milkshake! Another bonus? Starting with a healthy breakfast will help keep you motivated to eat healthy for the rest of the day.

Get Dressed Up

Don’t you feel better when you wear your favorite shirt or spend an extra five minutes doing your hair? While it may mean carving out a few extra minutes in the morning, taking time to dress for success can help you feel better and more on top of your game. Wear that bright and cheery shirt and fancy heels! It will keep you smiling all day long.

Motivating yourself in the morning can be tough, but by adding just a handful of simple activities to your morning routine, you could gain some serious motivation not only during the morning rush but throughout your day. Give it a try!