6 Ways to Start your Day out Right

I have always loved to sleep. I love my bed and when I was a young kid, I used to pray and thank my Heavenly Father for my bed. As I got older and moved out on my own, I realized how important it was to have a regular bedtime and get plenty of sleep. I realized how much better my day was when I had a good nights sleep. And in the last few years, and four kids later, I am realizing how important it is to wake up early too and Start your day right. 

1. Wake up the same time each day

For me this means waking up each day at 5 am. Yep, each day! 7 days a week I get up at 5 am. I have 4 little kids and I need to get up before they do to be able to have a productive day.

2. Personal Development - ME TIME

I get up at 5 so I can have some alone time. I write in my journal, about a positive experience I had the day before. I read from my scriptures 10-15 minutes and Pray.  I read an additional personal development book. For me this sets my mood for the rest of the day.

3. Work-out (Get Sweaty)

I work-out each morning for 30 minutes. Being fit and working out is so important to me, because I need to be able to keep up with my kids and set a healthy example for my kids. By the time I get to working out there are many mornings when I have an audience of little people watching and some mornings they get down with me and workout. Some mornings it is hard to want to do this, so I have accountability groups, that I participate in to help me keep going and stay motivated.

4. Shower and get ready for the day

If I get this out of the way after my workout, I feel so much better. Getting ready for the day, before I have to start the daily routine with my kids, makes everything less rushed and I can focus my time on them.

5. Healthy Breakfast

Breakfast is a very important part of our day. I make sure my kids have a healthy meal, before heading off to school and we can talk about our day. I love my mornings with my kids!

6. Regular bed time

Like I said in the beginning, I love to sleep. Having a regular bed time is setting yourself up for a successful day the following day. Having little kids has made me realize how important it is in my life to have a regular schedule and that having a routine makes my life go more smoothly. 

Have a Happy day!