The Five Things I Do Each Morning <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMy five things may not be your jam, but hopefully they'll inspire you to choose a handful of things that will help you start every day off right. If you currently just wake up and do whatever with no routine or plan, start with just one new habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you get in the habit of doing that one thing, add another. Do this until you have your ideal routine. Before you know it, your healthy morning routine will be second nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okay, here's my morning ritual:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hydrate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDrink a full glass of water<\/strong>. For years I've carried a glass bottle or jar full of water to my bedroom at night. I don't drink more than a few sips before bed. In the morning is when I drink this water.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRecently, my daughter bought a large stainless steel water bottle for me to keep my ice water nice and cool. I bring it into my room at bedtime and keep it on my nightstand. The ice is still frozen the following day when I get in my sauna! (More on that in a minute.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why does drinking water first thing contribute to a great morning? All night, you\u2019ve gone without water, so if you were dehydrated the day before, you\u2019re even more so now. Hydrating will allow your body to function properly the rest of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drinking water helps all your bodily systems work correctly. That is why, the moment my eyes open, I sit up and hydrate. I notice a big difference when I remember to drink my water<\/a>. Drinking a full glass of water in the morning jump-starts your metabolism. Water flushes out toxins <\/strong>your body has been working to clear overnight<\/a>, and hydrates you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Six](\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/six-things-i-do-every-morning-to-start-my-day-off-right-3-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMake the Bed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ve likely watched videos about how making your bed starts the day on a positive note. That\u2019s because it gives you a sense of accomplishment with a tiny bit of effort. Also, this releases the feel-good neurotransmitters dopamine and endorphins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clean rooms make most people feel happy. One of the best ways to make a bedroom look clean is to make the bed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMaking my bed right when I get out of it is easier than doing it later in the day. Before I even get out from under the covers, I pull them up and straighten them a bit, which makes finishing up faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My children have asked me why I make up my bed each day when I'm going to mess it up again that night. Other than it looks better<\/em>, I've tried to think of an answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI thought back to when the habit started. My teen years are the only time I remember not making my bed in the morning. That means the habit must have started during my military days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drink Coffee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo be completely truthful, I start looking forward to a cup of coffee before I go to bed each night. Usually, the last thing my husband and I say to each other is, \u201csee you at coffee.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might think I drink coffee to improve my energy levels, but that\u2019s not why. When I wake up, I feel energetic. My coffee consumption is for my health. Yes, that\u2019s right. I drink coffee for the health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are studies on both sides of the fence about coffee. In the past, many would say it was a bad habit. Yet, research shows that coffee has many health benefits. When brewed using an unbleached paper filter, it is better for you than drinking no coffee at all. That is a scientific fact, my friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unless you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a medical condition, consider coffee. You may benefit from drinking about three cups of black coffee each day. Freshly brewed, of course. For years, I have been drinking about two cups each morning with a splash of heavy cream or black. No sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later in the day, I drink herbal or green tea, lemon water, or plain ole iced water. Rarely do I drink coffee after breakfast or later in the day. Coffee can keep you awake at night, so if you have insomnia, consider this. If you aren\u2019t sleeping well at night, the next day is less likely to start right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We enjoy our first cup of coffee on the porch. The second cup with a good breakfast. Eating a protein-rich breakfast contributes to a good morning and a great day. It is part of a good morning routine for many people. Some would say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if you drink coffee, it\u2019s especially true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read the many health benefits of coffee<\/a> or watch with the captions on here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/coffee.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTake Supplements With My Breakfast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBefore my husband heads to work, I cook a healthy breakfast. We eat a nutrient-dense meal together and take some supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I cycle through a few different medicinal mushroom supplements. Which one depends on what my current needs may be. You can discover the medicinal mushroom that fits your needs in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drink a full glass of water<\/strong>. For years I've carried a glass bottle or jar full of water to my bedroom at night. I don't drink more than a few sips before bed. In the morning is when I drink this water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recently, my daughter bought a large stainless steel water bottle for me to keep my ice water nice and cool. I bring it into my room at bedtime and keep it on my nightstand. The ice is still frozen the following day when I get in my sauna! (More on that in a minute.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why does drinking water first thing contribute to a great morning? All night, you\u2019ve gone without water, so if you were dehydrated the day before, you\u2019re even more so now. Hydrating will allow your body to function properly the rest of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drinking water helps all your bodily systems work correctly. That is why, the moment my eyes open, I sit up and hydrate. I notice a big difference when I remember to drink my water<\/a>. Drinking a full glass of water in the morning jump-starts your metabolism. Water flushes out toxins <\/strong>your body has been working to clear overnight<\/a>, and hydrates you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ve likely watched videos about how making your bed starts the day on a positive note. That\u2019s because it gives you a sense of accomplishment with a tiny bit of effort. Also, this releases the feel-good neurotransmitters dopamine and endorphins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clean rooms make most people feel happy. One of the best ways to make a bedroom look clean is to make the bed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Making my bed right when I get out of it is easier than doing it later in the day. Before I even get out from under the covers, I pull them up and straighten them a bit, which makes finishing up faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My children have asked me why I make up my bed each day when I'm going to mess it up again that night. Other than it looks better<\/em>, I've tried to think of an answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I thought back to when the habit started. My teen years are the only time I remember not making my bed in the morning. That means the habit must have started during my military days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be completely truthful, I start looking forward to a cup of coffee before I go to bed each night. Usually, the last thing my husband and I say to each other is, \u201csee you at coffee.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might think I drink coffee to improve my energy levels, but that\u2019s not why. When I wake up, I feel energetic. My coffee consumption is for my health. Yes, that\u2019s right. I drink coffee for the health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are studies on both sides of the fence about coffee. In the past, many would say it was a bad habit. Yet, research shows that coffee has many health benefits. When brewed using an unbleached paper filter, it is better for you than drinking no coffee at all. That is a scientific fact, my friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unless you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a medical condition, consider coffee. You may benefit from drinking about three cups of black coffee each day. Freshly brewed, of course. For years, I have been drinking about two cups each morning with a splash of heavy cream or black. No sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Later in the day, I drink herbal or green tea, lemon water, or plain ole iced water. Rarely do I drink coffee after breakfast or later in the day. Coffee can keep you awake at night, so if you have insomnia, consider this. If you aren\u2019t sleeping well at night, the next day is less likely to start right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We enjoy our first cup of coffee on the porch. The second cup with a good breakfast. Eating a protein-rich breakfast contributes to a good morning and a great day. It is part of a good morning routine for many people. Some would say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if you drink coffee, it\u2019s especially true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read the many health benefits of coffee<\/a> or watch with the captions on here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before my husband heads to work, I cook a healthy breakfast. We eat a nutrient-dense meal together and take some supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I cycle through a few different medicinal mushroom supplements. Which one depends on what my current needs may be. You can discover the medicinal mushroom that fits your needs in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMake the Bed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Drink Coffee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTake Supplements With My Breakfast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n