After being sequestered away in your home for the winter season, you may find yourself going through the motions of your morning routine. However, spring has sprung, and it’s time to reconnect with yourself! A morning routine is vital to a successful day, but a healthy spring morning routine can significantly improve your day.

Whether you commute to the office or work from home, having a meaningful morning routine can do wonders for your personal growth. According to Northwestern Medicine, a healthy spring morning routine can improve your mental health and self-esteem, and reduce stress or anxiety. Ready to spice up that old morning routine? Here are five tips for a healthy spring morning routine.

1. Get active!

Being active is essential to your overall health, but morning exercise offers many benefits. Piedmont Healthcare states that morning exercise can improve sleep and boost metabolism. Other benefits include better focus and more energy throughout the day.

If you are not a gym girlie, do not worry! Find a workout that suits you best. Consider yoga or going for a brisk walk. Additionally, you can find YouTube workout videos that you can do from the comfort of your own home. The goal is to exercise for 15 to 30 minutes.

2. Have a healthy breakfast.

You’ve heard it since you were a little kid: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Making unhealthy choices in the morning, like skipping breakfast, can set your day up for hardship. Remember, breakfast means to break your night fast! After boosting your metabolism with morning exercise, head to the kitchen for a quick meal.

Your breakfast choices are imperative for a healthy spring morning routine. Push waffles and pancakes to the side and grab a fruit salad. You can also opt for something warm, like eggs and toast.

3. Repeat your affirmations in the mirror.

It may seem silly initially, but repeating your affirmations in the morning can support your mindset. Find three to five affirmations that feel right for you and your lifestyle. If you are religious, you can also include a prayer. Before you jump into your typical routine of brushing your teeth and cleansing your face, look at yourself in the mirror, admire your beauty, and repeat your affirmations.

4. Meditate for a few minutes.

Before you get dressed, take a few minutes to meditate. Much like morning exercise, meditation can improve your focus and energy throughout the day and aid your mental health. Take about five to 10 minutes to set your intentions for the day, find peace, manifest your desires, and be grateful for all you have.

5. Read something motivational.

To complete your healthy spring morning routine and start your day off right, take a few extra minutes to read something that will motivate you. You can purchase a self-help book and read a chapter every morning. If you prefer audiobooks, you can listen to the audio on the way to work. Additionally, you can find a motivational blog and subscribe to receive daily articles.

A healthy spring morning routine can help you shake off winter seasonal depression. Not only does it make your mornings more efficient, but it also sets you up for an amazing day!

Which healthy spring morning routine step will you add to yours? Let us know in the comments below.

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