Work out for a good day
A good morning ritual can positively influence your attitude, energy, and productivity. Working out in the morning is one such ritual. Be it performing yoga asanas, running in the park, lifting weights in the gym, or a power-packed dance class, Dr Travis Bradberry writes, “Getting your body moving for as little as 10 minutes releases GABA, a neurotransmitter that makes your brain feel soothed and keeps you in control of your impulses.”
Every form of exercise releases endorphins that positively affect your vitality, hence pave the way for a productive day. Apart from achieving a sense of calm and control, exercise also reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and keeps you fit. Breathing in the fresh morning breeze as you walk in the park relaxes your mind and helps you ease into the day.
Cultivate mindfulness
Vedic traditions term mindfulness as a “remedy” that can heal and cure from within. Mindfulness is the innate human ability to be fully present and aware of thoughts and actions. It opens you up to the perspective that every fleeting moment is a building block of your life. And to make them count is integral.
With the potential to transform your life, meditation techniques are the foundation of practicing mindfulness. Conscious breathing exercises or chanting mantras can help you defeat depression, anxiety, and stress. The idea is to find a quiet, open place away from the distractions where you can meditate peacefully. The more you will practice mindfulness, the more aware and self-disciplined you become.
For people who start their day by checking notifications on their phones, practicing mindfulness can become a challenge. The overflow of information, and the desire to stay updated on every app is not only time consuming, but bad for your health too. So, don’t check your phone when you wake up and find some time to meditate. Even if you meditate for 15 minutes every day, the rewards you reap will last a lifetime.
Follow your heart
“How you start your day is often how you live your life,” says American motivational author, Louise Hay. So, if you want to live a life filled with love and kindness, your morning rituals should be about doing things that make you happy.
Reward yourself with a few minutes of me-time, whether in the form of reading, a warm bath, playing with your pet, or chatting with your family. Just do what brings you joy. After a few months, you will find yourself beaming with newfound energy and positivity. Not just in the mornings, but the entire day.

Putting random thoughts or goals on paper will ‘wake up’ your brain and add perspective to your day.
Pen down your goals
According to a research by University of Rochester Medical Center, writing and journaling have been proven to bring comfort, clarity, motivation, and focus. Writing is a powerful morning ritual that can help you declutter your mind, and focus on what’s important. You can write about anything that crosses your mind. It could be about the previous day—something that made you laugh, inspired, or affected you negatively. It could also be a story or a simple to-do list. Putting random thoughts or goals on paper will ‘wake up’ your brain and add perspective to your day.