My morning routine

It's true what they say; a morning routine sets the tone for the rest of the day. Creating a morning routine that feels good to you takes time and experimentation, so take small steps every day to find what resonates with you most and is realistic for your current lifestyle. 

As a busy mom of two young girls, my morning routine is my sacred space. It is my time to focus on myself and wake my body and mind to gain energy to tackle the day. 

Here's what works for me.

I wake a half-hour before the kids and roll straight from bed to my yoga mat for a 20-minute yoga/pilates flow, I take a big swig of water and have recently added a scoop of AG1 Athletic Greens to get a burst of nutrition first thing. We have breakfast together as a family which is typically chia bowls, oat bowls, or pancakes. We also love the Daily Harvest oat bowls. I get the kids dressed and ready for school and while they play and dance (Encanto soundtrack on repeat over here) I quickly get myself ready. Then we load into the stroller for school drop-off. Once I'm home, I make a coffee or matcha (I love the Daily Harvest lattes). I meditate for 10-minutes before I start my workday and have recently added in a creative practice, which is a 15-minute brain dump where I brainstorm new business ideas or jot down tasks for the day. Then it's off to the races!

If you can resist the urge to hit snooze, I promise you won't regret it. The extra 5-minutes or so of shut-eye (not even sleep) usually isn't worth the sluggish morning grog hanging around longer than it needs to. 

Play around with a routine that feels good to you. Lean into what feels good and what is realistic for your current lifestyle. And it's ok if you have a kid hanging off of you while you are in a plank - challenges are just detours in the right direction ;)