How to Change Your Morning Routine for Spring

Springtime is when the dormant trees and grass begin to show life, we again hear the 
sound of birds singing outside our window in the morning and the beauty of the 
butterflies return to fill the landscape. For many of us, it also means we are feeling the 
mental and physical effects of a long and seemingly endless winter living indoors less 
active and overindulging, especially during the holidays.  
 
Springtime has long been held as the perfect time of the year to brush off those bad 
habits of the holiday season and start making a change toward a healthier lifestyle. One 
of the best ways to get the ball rolling and to keep it moving is to adopt a new morning 
routine. Anyone planning to embrace a healthier way of life is far more likely to remain 
devoted if they embark on their journey toward fitness and wellbeing early in the 
morning each and every day. 

For the majority of us, by the time we arrive home later in the day, we are too exhausted 
or have too much going on by then to begin ever truly put an effort forth in trying to 
make a serious change toward a healthier life. The success rate is much higher and the 
payoff greater if adopted as part of our morning routine rather than any time later in the 
day or evening.  

 
Getting Started 
 
With Spring just around the corner, it is a great time to adopt a new morning 
routine. There are a variety of different ways to work toward becoming healthier. For 
most of us, having several new activities in our quest for a healthier life will likely begin 
to show a positive change within a few weeks. 

If you stay committed to our new morning routine, you can feel confident knowing you 
are doing something to bring a transition that will have positive effects not only on 
yourself, but those around you.  
 
 
1. Meditation 
 
One great way to make a change to your morning plan each day is to spend twenty to 
thirty minutes for meditating on the day ahead. Sorting out those thoughts and giving 
your mind the opportunity to be prepared for the day ahead is a big plus. Doing your 
daily meditation routine first is a great idea because it can help you to mentally prepare 
and focus on all the other aspects of my morning routine and the day ahead.  




 
Stay Committed 
 
Let's face it, life can be quite stressful. Having time to meditate each and every morning 
will give you a feeling of being in control early in your day. Making an effort to meditate 
in the morning may seem somewhat counterintuitive at first. All too often, your schedule 
is hectic and rushed in the mornings. Many people feel they just do not have the time for 
such things. But being committed to meditating each and every day as the first part of 
your morning routine will bring positive results.  

 
Adopt a Technique 
 
It is not uncommon for different people to have different ways of meditating, and 
discovering what really works for them. Everyone is different and what works best for 
one person may not necessarily work well for another person. One good way to start is 
by sitting in a quiet room in a soft backless chair with your feet bare and touching the 
carpet while your hands are turned upward toward the ceiling is a relaxing posture 
allowing you to focus. 


What is Meditation? 
 
One thing to remember here is that this is not about being lethargic, in terms of 
meditation. It is all about obtaining a level of focus and a relaxed state of mind. There is 
a difference between the two. While sitting in this position, you can control the rate of 
your breathing and make sure to inhale deeply enough to completely fill your lungs 
without overdoing it and excessively stretching my chest outward. 

Keep your eyes closed and remain still throughout the session. Begin by first spending 
approximately ten minutes decluttering my mind of all the junk and negative thoughts 
you have from the day and evening before. During this time you can also try to forgive 
and forget anyone with which you are angry or unhappy. 

This helps to clear your mind allowing you to focus on the positive aspects of the day. 
Try to spend the next ten minutes focusing on the potential of blessings and good vibes 
the day ahead has to offer. Then as the final step, focus deeply on the entire idea of 
being healthier and the remaining tasks and activities in your morning routine.  







 
Focus on the Health Benefits 
 
The health benefits of regular meditation are seemingly endless. Studies have proven 
time and time again that regular meditation decreases stress, lowers blood pressure, 
delivers a feeling of being more connected, improves brain function, reduces the effects 
of aging, increases attention span, improves immunity against diseases, improves 
overall health and provides a whole host of other mental and physical benefits.  

 
Skip the Perfect Session 
 
Another thing to remember is that meditation is not about achieving a perfect session. 
It's about learning to focus through the stress and distractions of this life and not finding 
a way to escape or move around them. The ultimate goal is to be a source of positive 
energy in this busy world in which we live while allowing our mind and body to remain 
calm and in complete control during any and all situations throughout our day.  
 
 
2. Healthier Drinks 
 
Another good thing you might find helpful to include in your new morning routine is to 
introduce a new refreshment for increasing energy, nourishment, and overall health. 
You may find that consuming a healthy drink during your morning routine provides you 
with the needed energy and stamina to persevere with your regimen and remain fully 
charged throughout the day.  

 
Dump the Coffee 
 
Adopting a healthy drink in place of that morning coffee ritual can significantly turn your 
mornings in a positive direction. For many of us, our coffee is what has long been the 
fuel we used to get ourselves up and moving in the morning. Unfortunately, there is a 
long list of negative side effects of drinking coffee every morning. Studies have shown 
that with continued use, the bad side effects of coffee can become less noticeable 
causing one to consume even more of this questionable drink in an attempt to reap the 
same effects they seek.  

 
Choose a Better Alternative 
 
There are a whole host of healthy drinks available in the marketplace like apple cider, 
protein shakes and green juice to name a few. All of these do provide some level of 
health benefits through things like providing necessary vitamins and minerals not to 
mention the basic benefit of keeping the body hydrated.  

 
Create Your own Health Drink 
 
Making your drink fresh every morning is not just good for health purposes, but it helps 
you to get your day started in a productive way. The type of healthy drink you make and 
what you choose to include in it can be a personal preference, but here are some types 
of healthy drinks that help you to start your morning in the right way:

Smoothie – Not only does making a smoothie in the morning help you to get more 
nutrients into your diet, but it can also be a healthy breakfast.

Green juice – Green juice is made when you juice a variety of fruits and vegetables, 
allowing you to have something made purely of plant foods.

Tea – Having a warm beverage in the morning can be soothing on your stomach, which 
is what makes a morning cup of tea a great option.

Water with Lemon - Why not try some water with lemon? It allows you to hydrate right 
when you wake up, and you can add other ingredients like apple cider vinegar, if you 
choose. 
 
 
3. Morning Exercise 
 
Including exercise as part of your morning routine is sure to deliver undeniable results. 
Exercising outdoors in the morning is always best not only because it gives the body an 
opportunity to get the juices flowing early, but it also brings health to the lungs from 
breathing the fresh outdoor air. Aerobic type exercise, all styles of weightlifting and 
flexibility types exercise can all be accomplished outdoors in the early morning hours 
with noticeably positive benefits. 

As spring approaches the morning temperatures will steadily increase allowing a 
comfortable atmosphere for working out. A combination of all three types of exercise 
throughout the week is the best way to be sure that all facets of a healthy morning 
routine are included.  

 
Aerobic Exercise 
 
Aerobic type exercise is great for increasing the health of the heart and lungs, boosting 
metabolism, energy levels, and endurance. A thirty-minute aerobic exercise routine 
performed every morning outdoors like jogging, bicycling, power walking or playing 
basketball will not only increase the overall health of your cardiovascular system but 
also can help with regulating blood pressure, reducing the symptoms of asthma, 
reducing weight and strengthening the immune system to name a few. 
Including aerobic exercise as part of your daily routine will bring lasting results felt 
throughout the day and into the night.  

 
Strength Training 
 
If you are like me, you might enjoy the strength training side of exercising. For some of 
us, there is no substitute for the feeling after giving the muscles a brisk workout by 
doing some heavy lifting outside on our back patio or porch. There is also no need to try 
and break any records. 

Simply undertaking a moderate thirty-minute workout with the weights is a great way to 
get started and keep those endorphins flowing all day long. Staying in shape by working 
a variety of different muscles in a short amount of time is possible by doing only a few 
quick sets for each muscle group.  

 
Flexibility and Balance
  
Flexibility and balance exercises are great for boosting confidence and performance 
output. Whether it's standing on one leg with your arms in the air or bending backward 
over a giant exercise ball, flexibility and balance exercises have their own unique 
benefits to overall health. A thirty-minute workout in the morning doing flexibility and 
balance exercises similar to these is a valuable tool for increasing strength, stamina and 
overall wellbeing for the entire day.  
 
 
Accomplish your mission of being devoted to adopting a new morning routine for a 
healthier you. The payback is immeasurable. Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you.
