Waking yourself up can sometimes feel like more of an effort than getting your children up for school. We all have those mornings where we would rather stay lying in bed than getting up and being productive. To get out of a bad habit and ensure your family has a bright and mindful morning routine, introduce these simple morning rituals.
Morning Rituals For Families
Wake Up Earlier
That’s right, as crazy as it sounds, waking up earlier is a great morning ritual to begin. Setting the alarm just 15 minutes earlier than your usual time can help you be more productive. Plus, it gives you more time to get yourself and your family ready for the day.
Wake up your children, your pets, and your partner if you rise first. You may want to make sure your pets are fed before starting the day, so getting that out of the way with yummy Pet-Ness treats will allow you to focus on the rest of the family.
Open The Curtains
You will want to wake up before the children to ensure you can start their day off positively. As soon as you wake, take advantage of the morning light by opening the bedroom curtains.
Getting light first thing in the morning will energize the brain and improve your mood. It can feel intense at first if you are used to leaving the curtains closed, but you soon add it to your routine when you feel the benefits.
Get Fresh Air
A lack of fresh air overnight, while you are sleeping, is a common energy stealer. Waking up and stepping outside for some air as soon as possible will fight off the tired feeling and wake you up.
You could take your children out to play while you drink your coffee to make the most of your morning family time. Not only will you all be getting fresh air first thing in the morning, but you will also make lasting memories.
Eat Together
It can be easy to fall out of the habit of eating breakfast together. Cooking a quick batch of pancakes or eggs with toast and sitting around the table will make mealtimes more regular and special. Eating breakfast will also increase your kids’ energy and help them have a productive start to the day.
Share Plans
While eating breakfast together, share your schedule and ask everyone around the table what they are looking forward to that day. Sharing positive thoughts and ideas can help boost everyone’s mood for the entire day. Talking over breakfast is a great opportunity to share any concerns or exciting news, too.
Integrating these morning rituals into your family’s routine can help everyone fight fatigue, be more productive, and communicate together before the day begins.
You don’t have to do them all right away. It might be easier to do one at a time as you ease into a new routine.
Does your family have any morning routines that you already do each day? Tell me about them in the comments!
