The Ultimate Morning Routine for Busy Women: How to Start Your Day Right

Between the job, family, and other responsibilities, finding time for oneself can be pretty tough, but starting your day with an intentional morning routine can make all the difference in terms of energy, productivity, and overall well-being.
Below is an end-to-end guide on how to build the best ultimate morning routine that keeps busy women sharp and energized every waking day of their lives.

1. Hydrate at First Instance in the Morning 

The body needs water intake after 7-8 hours of sleep for your metabolism to kick-start and energy levels to rise.
Having a glass of water immediately after one wakes up rehydrates the system, helps digestion, and starts removing toxicity.

Hint: Place a bottle or glass of water beside your bed so that the moment you wake up, you are able to rehydrate.
Bonus: Add lemon to your water for a little extra vitamin C and a boost of digestive enzymes. 

2. Engage in Stretching or Moving

Exercises for 5–10 Minutes Starting one's day off, even when time is minimal, with any type of movements really helps wake up the muscles, improves circulation, and puts a spark into one's mood.

You really do not need a workout; light stretches or a swift yoga flow does magic to the body and brain.

Easy stretches to try:

• Cat-Cow Pose: Stretches your spine, releasing tension, and awakens your body.
• Forward Fold: This stretches your hamstrings and releases the lower back tension.
• Neck Rolls: Relaxes the neck from all kinds of stiffness and orients you for the rest of the day.

Pro Tip: The cool thing about wearing yoga leggings in or activewear is you can do everything from morning stretches to transition directly into the rest of your day without changing out of your outfit.

 3. Practice mindfulness or set an intention

There are several different mindfulness, meditation, or setting an intention practices, all of which take only 5 minutes.
These will get you focused and centered before the chaos of your day begins. This time will help reduce stress and improve clarity while boosting your mood.

How to practice:
Sit comfortably in a quiet space, close your eyes, and focus on your breathing.
This can be anything from setting an intention for the day-such as, "Today I am going to stay calm and focused" - to simply practice gratitude by making a list of three things one is thankful for.
Guided sessions with the use of a meditation application, such as Headspace or Calm, will be great for meditation beginners until they get the hang of it.

Tip: You may want to light a candle or softly play some background music to create an even more relaxing and engaging time.

4. Fuel Your Body with a Healthy Breakfast

Obviously, the most important meal is breakfast, which will get you going on the right note.
A meal that would balance protein, healthy fats, and fiber will keep your energy steady throughout the morning; thus, skipping breakfast can make you feel sluggish and craving for more later in the day.

Healthy Breakfast Ideas:
Oatmeal cooked overnight and finished off with fresh fruits and nuts.
Smoothie bowls, each bursting with greens, protein powder, and seeds.
Avocado toast with a boiled egg to add some extra protein.

Bonus: If you are short of time, then prepare your breakfast the night before.

5. Prepare or Review Your Day

Take five minutes each day to plan or review your day. Mapping your top priorities, meetings, or tasks will enable better time management and ensure that you start your day with clarity and focused intent.

How to do it:
Now, write down the 3 big things you want to do today. Focus on what is going to make the most impact. Check the calendar for appointments, meetings, or key deadlines.
Suggestion: Engage in using a planner or some sort of digital application to update daily for each of your tasks.

6. Dress for Success

Yes, even when you work from home, putting on some comfortable yet fashionable activewear is a great way to get the day started.
Wearing something one feels good in places a boost in one's confidence and tells the brain it's time to get ready to go.

Tip: The best thing one can wear is some decent activewear, something comfortable, that allows for flexibility and ease when transitioning from work mode to working out later on.

Why a Morning Routine is Imperative for Busy Women

You can focus on having a more intentional start to the day, rather than jumping into emails, Facebook messages, or other distractions.
Create a morning routine that helps establish one's pace-a productive, focused day-that sets the tone for taking care of one's mind and body from the very start.

Here's the most important upside of any deliberate morning routine:

More energy: exercising, hydrating, and fueling your body-will give you the energy to do and be whatever you want for that day.
Reduced stress: The practice of either mindfulness or setting an intention helps an individual feel anchored down and prepared for struggles ahead with a cool head.
Better focus: Prioritizing your day and dressing for success will help you keep your eyes ahead and be more productive throughout the day.

Conclusion

For most busy women, setting the morning right changes everything-curious, isn't it?
You'll be amazed at how taking stock of hydrating, stretching, mindfulness, a healthy breakfast, and planning out your day will increase your energy and decrease stress.
Regardless of the minutes you have available to you each morning, it's the little things that will set you up for success.