It’s important to sleep early, so you feel more energetic every morning. Also, always think positive. Say to yourself, “I am terrific!”, or “This is going to be an amazing day!”. And of course, take some time to do something you like to do. Maybe listening to music while you get prepared, or go for a short walk.
Think of what you want to achieve and just get out of bed, I found on make me faboulous a 1 min workout so if you don’t have energy it’s the best
I have never liked stress and always goes up 2 hours before I have to leave for work. If it isn’t enough, try to fix as much as possible the night before so everything else takes as little time as possible. An other option is to put on your earphones with music and while fixing everything in the morning you dance to it. Or if you don’t have to far to work, walk/run/bike there.
For me it was a weekend when I started, on workdays I tend to work out more in the evenings. It still counts- even a minor 5 min workout in morning or just a few stretches with squats can be counted as exercise. If I really don’t feel it that day, I just let myself rest with one condition- NO NEGATIVE SELF TALK! I can rest, but I should allow myself to rest fully with no regrets. That usually helps myself to be happier and energised the next day. Furthermore, I think of working out as an energy, happiness and health booster: I will feel fantastic if I do it. Then why shouldn’t I?
Go to bed an hour earlier and set out to do your morning exercise for 5 days. No excuses. After a week, you’ll feel better about yourself and probably sleep better and you’ll want to continue again the next week.
I started with short walks that are getting longer. Usually my boyfriend walks our dogs in the morning but now we both do it. Getting up 10 minutes earlier isn’t that hard but it is a great štart.
That’s a great question and for some I had trouble trying to balance that as well. Nowadays I set my alarm for the time I want to wake up , i ease out of bed , I start by planning my day mentally and seeing how I can make it better, what I am grateful for and then go for a 20-30 minute run. When I get back home, I do a 15 minute dumbbell workout. No matter how busy I am on that day, I have to make time for exercise even if it’s just stretches, or squats. Another way is to incorporate exercise into your daily routine eg walking to work rather than driving or taking a bus. ( where possible)
I also struggle with getting out of bed early in the morning. But before I sit down to breakfast I do a 5-10minute yoga flow. It’s not much, but it gets me moving and sets me up for a better day. And theres no excuse cause it’s only 5mins. :)
I’ve found a yoga practice, which suits my needs. I engage with it beyond the physical, alone. For me, it’s a daily, morning alignment with myself. Breath work, which feels meditative, setting myself an intention for the day, moving energy through my body, holistically strengthening and healing myself, growing in confidence, whilst also letting go. My day begins better with a morning practice — it’s wholly satisfying, even when it’s difficult.
I do it first thing in the morning. A good tip is to have your workout clothes next to your bed. Also to find an exersice you enjoy and have it ready when you open your browser. All these things trigger the habit. They are cues. Also start small. You can start with 5 minutes of exercise and slowly increase it with time. Your brain will get used to the habit of exercise and will eventually crave it in the morning. To form a habit I recommend the book Atomic Habits by James Clear.