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9 Habits That Will Improve Your Mornings

December 12, 2018 by Brittany Kelly 41 Comments

Mornings are my enemy. I hate waking up and love sleeping in, but that just doesn’t fly anymore having kids. Starting your morning off on the right foot sets the tone for the rest of the day so I am a firm believer in making your mornings go as smoothly as possible. These 9 habits will improve the quality of your day and make you a better wife and mother for your family.

9 Habits That Will Improve Your Mornings

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Coffee, Coffee, and more Coffee

I know this won’t apply to everyone, but in my world if I don’t have my coffee in the morning I am clearly dragging through the rest of the day. Get a coffee maker (this is the one we have and it is AMAZING!) that you can preset a time to begin brewing, that way you will always wake up smelling the coffee. If you don’t like coffee, find that drink that puts a little pep in your step in the morning, maybe a cup of tea or a smoothie.

Get Up On The First Alarm

For most this is nearly impossible and I’m no stranger to setting early alarms specifically for pressing snooze, but I have discovered that if I actually wake up on the first alarm it is much easier to get going in the morning.

Take A Morning Shower

There is nothing like a quick shower to wake you up in the morning!

Play Music

While you’re in the shower turn on your upbeat music playlist. It will help improve your mood and get you motivated for the day.

Stretch

Stretch your way out of bed! This article on Livestrong shows that stretching in the morning has multiple benefits including greater amounts of energy!

Eat a Healthy Breakfast

Starting out your day with a well-balanced meal will provide you with the energy you need to get through to lunchtime! Here are some quick recipes to try:

Morning Smoothie Recipe

Blueberry Muffins

Write A To Do List

Start out your day with writing down and prioritizing your tasks for the day. There is nothing more satisfying than checking these items off the list and having a visual of how productive your day has been.

Sleep With Your Blinds or Curtains Open

Let the sun wake you up every morning, even if it’s before your alarm goes off. It is nearly impossible for me to roll out of bed in a dark room.

Create a Routine

Creating a routine might be the most effective thing you can do to impact your productivity in the morning and throughout the day! This is the morning cleaning checklist that I complete every day after my breakfast and coffee. It is part of my daily routine and I am significantly more productive because of it.


9 Habits That Will Improve Your Mornings

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Filed Under: Mom Life, Parenting

About Brittany Kelly

Brittany is the founder and creator of Sunshine Momma, a family lifestyle blog that shares tips to help improve the daily life of today's parents. She lives in small town North Texas and you can probably find her at home trying to keep up with her toddler, drinking a cup of coffee, and snuggling with her chocolate lab.

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  1. Laura says

    August 10, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    Great advice! I already do some of these but I will try the music in the morning and a to do list and see how it goes.

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 11:59 am

      I love my music in the mornings! Thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply
  2. wendie says

    August 11, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Great reminders here. My fault would be the first alarm. Today I snoozed!

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      I will admit, this one is one of my biggest slip ups! LOL

      Reply
  3. Kristin C says

    August 11, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    Coffee, coffee, coffee. Yes! And your coffee pot looks amazing. Does the drip pot keep the coffee super hot?

    Reply
    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      Yes it does, I love it! It has an auto shut off, but it isn’t for hours later. I really love the auto shut off because I would forget to turn it off.

      Reply
  4. Laura says

    August 11, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    All such great advice! I firmly believe in investing in a good coffee maker and good coffee if you’re not a morning person. Even just that little bit of extra indulgence will make your morning more upbeat!

    Also, drink a big glass of water! It’s the first thing I do every morning (like, before my feet touch the floor); this isn’t just a great way to rouse yourself, but also really good for you!

    xxox
    Laura @ http://www.cookwineandthinker.com

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      I have heard of that before! I will give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  5. Inspiration Indulgence says

    August 11, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    Creating a routine is SO key!! I love mornings. Sometimes it’s harder to get up sooner than later, but I still am a morning person. I scheduled this to tweet it later! Great post!

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:47 pm

      Thank you! I love mornings (after my coffee), but I also love sleeping in occasionally so I try and keep a good balance between the two.

      Reply
  6. Bethany Magnie says

    August 11, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    I am a morning person so I love all these. Love the coffee heart image, so cute!

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      Thank you! I love mornings too!

      Reply
  7. Ashleigh says

    August 11, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    These are all great tips! I think music and workout/stretching is the best for me! Thanks for sharing!!

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Paige says

    August 11, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    Eating a great breakfast always makes my day 10 times better! Thanks for sharing these other tips, I’ll have to try them!

    Paige
    http://thehappyflammily.com

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:49 pm

      I am a big breakfast fan! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Brittany Bergman says

    August 11, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    I could not agree more with all of these habits! Especially having the coffee set to a timer to brew first thing in the morning. I love coming downstairs to a fresh, hot pot of coffee. Also, a huge yes to stretching. It makes me feel so much better and less stiff!

    Reply
    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      The morning is just that much better if it is already waiting for you!

      Reply
  10. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    August 11, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    Great tips. I really need to get better about getting up on the first alarm. I used to keep my curtains open too but haven’t recently. That does help though.

    Reply
    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      It makes it a lot harder to ignore your alarm when the sunlight is streaming in.

      Reply
  11. Lindsay Carreiro says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    I like the idea of sleeping with the curtains open but I think I might be too scared at night haha

    Reply
    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:52 pm

      We live in a very small, safe town so that helps.

      Reply
  12. Erin says

    August 11, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Great tips! I wish I could wake up to my first alarm! Coffee is always a big help though 😉 I always find I’m better prepared when I’ve made a to-do list ahead of time and am ready to sit down and start working on it as soon as I sit down at my desk.

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:53 pm

      Maybe I will try this instead of waiting until morning! Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
  13. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    August 11, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    I never thought to play music! I like it

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 24, 2015 at 6:06 pm

      It’s so motivating! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Lauren English says

    August 12, 2015 at 12:06 am

    So many good tips here! The two that are big for me are having the blinds open and waking up on the first (okay, maybe the second) alarm. Not letting myself fall back asleep is a great way to start the day, that’s for sure!

    Reply
    • sunshinemomma says

      August 24, 2015 at 6:07 pm

      I love the sun shining in…most days 😉

      Reply
  15. Kayla Daughetee says

    August 12, 2015 at 1:23 am

    This is really good advice, though it would have to be adjusted with two babies! 🙂

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 24, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Oh yes, that’s for sure! I have one, but I find waking up earlier than her helps!

      Reply
  16. Kari Jonard says

    August 12, 2015 at 3:19 am

    I love waking up to the sun! Some days the waking up happens prior to the sunrise though which is such a bummer!

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 24, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      I don’t think I ever have that problem! LOL

      Reply
  17. deafinitelywanderlust says

    August 12, 2015 at 6:21 am

    Back then, I used to ignore some of these advices, such as not getting up at the first alarm and eating breakfast; When I attended college and go to work, these are definitely great habits to start off my morning fresh! I actually don’t stretch in the morning, but I should try that!

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 24, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      It took me a long time to get on these habits, but I love them now!

      Reply
  18. theblushdiaries says

    August 15, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Loved your tips for a happier morning! I always wake up in a rush and on-the-go that I end up feeling anxious most of the day. Waking up to the smell of coffee is a great idea, definitely need to invest in a coffee maker with a timer (and strong fresh beans hah!).

    xo Rania
    http://www.theblushdiaries.com

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    • sunshinemomma says

      August 19, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      It will make such a huge difference in your mood if you give yourself enough time rather than rushing. I used to be the same way and it was always such a terrible way to start my day.

      Reply
  19. Kayla says

    August 17, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Love playing music in the morning! I’m not so sure my apartment neighbors love it, but I haven’t gotten any complaints yet! Love the thought of stretching while jamming to some music!

    Reply
    • sunshinemomma says

      August 19, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      It gets me motivated in the mornings!

      Reply
  20. Liane says

    November 21, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    I always sleep with the curtains open, although the dark mornings don’t help at the moment! It just makes me want to sleep for longer!

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    • sunshinemomma says

      November 25, 2015 at 4:48 am

      I agree!! 😉

      Reply
  21. Chelsea says

    March 10, 2017 at 7:38 am

    Great advice!!! Coffee is a big one for me and love waking up to the natural light ! I should try some music 🙂

    Reply

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