During the school year, the mornings are rushed. You get out of bed reluctantly after repeating your alarm too many times. Worried about being late for school, you quickly put on your outfit, grab your backpack and head out. Fortunately, summer is a break in this cycle. Now you have the time and ability to fill your morning with activities that make you feel better and prepare you for your day. These seven steps are great additions to a relaxing summer routine.
1. Don’t feel like you have to wake up early.
You don’t have to get up early every day to have a fulfilling morning routine. An ideal morning routine is different for everyone. For some, that means getting up early. But for others, it means taking advantage of the extra free time in the summer and sleeping. No matter what time you choose to wake up in the morning, it’s important to establish a summer morning routine that works for you. Ignore the state of mind that you to have to wake up early to have a productive and successful day.
2. Make your bed
Although the task of making your bed seems extremely simple, it’s a great way to start your day. Completing a task within minutes of waking up sets you up for an efficient day. Plus, you’ll thank yourself later when you get home to a clean room. Filling your morning with small but impactful steps, like making your bed, is key to setting yourself up for success.
3. Don’t forget to stay hydrated
Forgetting to stay hydrated is very common, especially among teenagers. During the school year, drinking water is not a priority. Teenagers have countless other responsibilities on their plate. With the warmer days, it is especially crucial to stay well hydrated during the summer. By flavoring your water with ingredients like lemon and mint, it may be easier to meet your daily water needs.
4. Go out
There is no better time than during the summer to go out and enjoy the good weather. Whether you like to take morning walks or just sit outside for a few minutes, encourage yourself to set aside time in the morning to get outdoors.
5. Eat a balanced breakfast
With more free time in the summer, making a healthy breakfast should be on your morning to-do list. Preparing a delicious, balanced breakfast doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated. Simple meals like smoothies and yogurt bowls require very little time but set you up for a successful day.
6. Avoid stress
Your morning routine is meant to prepare you for the day ahead. There’s nothing worse than having to deal with conflict or stress first thing in the morning. Planning for sleep can help you avoid stressful situations. But life gets involved. Sometimes stress is unavoidable. While it’s hard to completely avoid stress, responding to stress in a healthy way is essential.
7. Do something that brings you joy
Incorporating an activity that brings you joy is by far the most important step in your summer morning routine. Whether you’re spending time reading a book, watching TV, spending time with your family, or walking outside, do something for yourself. It can be as small or large as you want. Even making yourself a morning drink like coffee or tea can go a long way.
When creating a morning routine, it’s more important than anything else to listen to yourself. Every morning does not need to follow a routine. Sometimes remembering to be in the present is the best thing you can do for yourself.
