There are lots of ways you can implement mindfulness into your every day life, one way is through your morning routine. Here are some ideas that might help.

1. Tune In

You might be woken up by your alarm or perhaps you can just sense a dream disappearing from consciousness as you begin to stir. (In Answers In The Dark, I talk about keeping a dream diary so that you can write down your dreams when you wake up, if it might help.)

As you begin to stir, you might turn your attention towards your environment and what you can hear. It might be the weather outside or birds singing on your windowsill. Pause for a moment, and see what you notice.

2. Mindful Habits

As you move to the bathroom, you might focus on the basics, like deciding to brush your teeth mindfully. You could turn your attention, using the senses, to the sound of the brushing or the taste of the toothpaste. You might decide, if you’re having a shower, to allow the water to flow off you, washing away any worries, or turn your attention to the smell of any product you use to get yourself clean. You might treat yourself to a new bath bomb or shower gel to kickstart your mindful intention.

3. Mindful Breakfast

You might then turn your attention towards your breakfast, and perhaps set the intention to bring your full awareness of drinking your tea, or perhaps preparing and eating your first meal of the day in a mindful way. There’s a video below that may also help.

The benefits of starting your day in a mindful way may include feeling more energised, becoming more focused and productive at work, and calmer in your interactions with everyday people. You don’t have to do all the activities, you might start with one and see how you get on. 

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Delphi is the author of Answers In The Dark: Grief, Sleep and How Dreams Can Help You Heal, out now on Amazon and Hive.  The Dreams Maven™ is part of the Helping You Sparkle™ portfolio.  You might also like Monday Mojo™ – find out more via the button below.

© Delphi Ellis 2023, updated 2024