What does your morning routine look like? Are you up with the sun, out for a run, battling to get the kids to school or hitting snooze ‘til the last possible moment?
Morning routines are something we really advocate. “First thing in the morning, we’re foggy and slant toward stagnancy,” says Sarah. “A routine gets us moving, no brain required. It gets us out of bed with purpose.”
Struggling to get your act together before 9am? Try adding some of these IQS hacks to your morning routine. Your body (and your alarm clock) will thank you for it!
1. Set an intention.
IQS Ambassador Marisa (of Miss Marzipan fame) starts her mornings by writing down three intentions for the day.
“I also try to eat a nourishing breakfast. Usually some kind of toasted sandwich (with a sourdough base, fresh greens and avocado) or porridge with lots of warming spices.”
2. Drink up.
Our social media intern Lauren always starts her morning with a glass of water with fresh lemon and a cup of tea.
“This keeps me hydrated and kick starts my body for the day ahead!”
3. Meditate.
Dietitian and IQS Expert Natalie Bourke tries to meditate for at least five minutes.
“I like to do it outside because nature is where I feel my calmest. I find it really grounds me for the day.”
4. Go green.
A green smoothie fires up Nutritionist and IQS Expert Angelique Panagos for her day ahead.
“I like to think of it as my morning multi-vitamin in a glass! After I’ve done that it’s time for a short meditation, to practice the attitude of gratitude and seize the day ahead.”
5. Family time.
IQS Ambassador Erin (Dreaming of Almonds on Instagram) always makes time to sit and eat breakfast with the kids.
“It helps me start the day in a calm frame of mind and eat a proper meal before I’m up on my feet.”
6. Start slow.
Mornings are the only time our food and recipes manager Meg can spend some quality time with herself, so she really makes the most of it.
“I wake with the sunrise and get moving with some exercise. I then get to work before anyone else, cook up some breakfast and settle down to read a few pages of my latest health book.”
7. Make your bed.
Making her bed each morning reminds food and fitness coach and IQS Expert Diana Tencic that the small achievements lead to the big ones.
“It’s a simple, achievable task that sets me up for the day.”
8. Move.
Sarah always starts her day with mindful movement.
“I leave the house and get outside to jog, walk, do yoga at the beach, swim… I try to go with what my body needs… often a 20-minute walk or stretch in my lounge is enough. But the deal is: I move every day. No deliberation. I just do it. It’s my routine.”
Looking for more routine tips? Check out our article on healthy habits before bedtime.
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