Top 5 Tips to Create Your Miracle Morning

Do you wake up in the morning playing offense or defense?

If you don’t have a solid morning routine, you’re more likely to play defense throughout your day. This might look like waking up late, forgetting homework and lunches as you drop the kids at school, then showing up 10 minutes late to a Zoom meeting with your team. Not a great way to start the day, right?!

Wouldn’t it feel amazing to start each day on the offense? Can you just imagine having enough time to set positive intentions for the day, work out, eat breakfast, and still get to where you need to be on time?

Creating a “miracle morning” is possible! Let’s dive in to see how you can make it happen!

Start early. It works.

Here’s the truth: every day I wake up at 4:15 am. Yes, it’s early. No, I don’t particularly like it. But, it creates the time and space for my miracle morning! It’s not necessary for you to get up that early, but you do want to carve out enough time to get things done.

Waking up early gives you a few hours before anyone else is awake, to set yourself up for success. It will allow you to feel in control (playing offense!) and prepared to handle anything that comes your way! Plus, having a more peaceful morning reduces stress and lowers inflammation. This is so important if you’re trying to manage symptoms associated with a thyroid issue, like Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism.

Here are 5 strategies to create your own miracle morning!

Establish a routine

If you do the same thing everyday, in the same order, your brain won’t have to work so hard to think about the process. You’ll become more efficient and effective! 

Have you ever heard of habit stacking? I learned about this concept while reading Atomic Habits, by James Clear. The idea here is to build a new habit on top of an old one. For example, you brush your teeth every morning, so your brain is used to doing that. If you start journaling for five minutes immediately after brushing your teeth, this will soon become a habit, too!

Keep adding new habits on top of old ones, and before you know it, you’ll be well on your way to a miracle morning.

Wake up at the same time everyday

Yes, even on weekends, if you can. When you don’t have a consistent sleep/wake cycle, you disturb your circadian rhythm (your body’s internal clock), which can leave you feeling tired and groggy throughout the day.

Not to mention, sleep is sooo important for those of us with thyroid issues! Our bodies have a chance to restore while we’re sleeping. So do yourself a favor and establish a consistent bedtime and wake up time. Your body (and your thyroid!) will thank you.

Move your body

Starting your day with a rush of endorphins helps you sail through the day with positivity and focus (and a sense of accomplishment!)

I have found that my brain works best when I wake up and do a cardio + strength training workout. I’ve set up a place in my basement, so it’s easy to roll out of bed and get my workout in. Not having to drive to the gym = no excuses!

Do mindset work

What you choose to do can vary, but the goal here is to create a positive frame of mind that will last throughout the day. 

Each morning I write in my gratitude journal, and read from a leadership or personal development book. Choose a journal that works for you, so that this doesn’t feel like a chore. My current gratitude journal is perfect for me — it’s a single page for each day, with guided prompts. It takes me less than 5 minutes, and helps me feel thankful and grateful for the day ahead.

There are so many great leadership and personal development books to choose from, so pick something that speaks to the season of life you’re in. A few of my current favorites are The Maxwell Daily Reader, Atomic Habits, and Big Magic.

Eat breakfast

Your body has been fasting all night (that’s why it’s called break-the-fast), so give it the nourishment that it needs! 

Since your miracle morning is designed to set you up for success, you’ll want to feed your body with an energy-packed combination of fruits, carbs, and protein. If you’re following an anti-inflammatory diet, there are so many breakfast recipes to choose from!

My favorite is a simple bowl of overnight oats + blueberries + steamed carrots. Wait, what? Steamed carrots? Yes! They’re sweet, a little squishy, and taste amazing with the rest of the ingredients. You can get the full recipe here!

I’ve also been known to eat last night’s dinner, for breakfast. As long as you choose balanced portions of anti-inflammatory ingredients, anything goes!

Don’t forget your meals during the day! Read more about the easiest Chicken Satay recipe here!

What’s next

Ok, are you ready to do this? Are you ready to feel in control of your day, from the minute you wake up?

I’m excited to hear what YOUR miracle morning looks like. Leave a comment below and let me know which tips you’ve tried! 

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