BellaOnline Forums Beauty and Self Self Development How do you begin your day?

I start my day when my husband brings me a fresh cup a brewed coffee in the morning and the dog comes and says good morning to me. Then we sit together in the bedroom and talk over our coffees before we get our day going. It seems like a small thing, but it's our routine. It's very meaningful to me. Even on the weekends, when I sleep in, I wait to get up (he gets up earlier than me) after he brings me a cup of coffee. Emotionally, I feel very loved and cared for.

What a nice routine!

I try to exercise first thing while listening to my affirmations.

I know one thing that wrecks my day if I do it first thing--and that is reading celebrity gossip.

I'll log onto the computer to check email (something else you should not do first thing in the morning) and I'll see this intriguing celebrity article trending. I'll click on it and the next thing you know I read another and another. NOT a good way to start the day.

first thing I do is make myself presentable - no witch visible - and that takes a while, short meditation, then have a shake and light breakfast, then check email.

I say to myself that it is a new day and anything is possible

What a nice schedule.

I begin with gratitude...the moment I become aware that I am waking up I mentally list all the things I am grateful for in my life.

There are some interesting comments in this thread. 'Gratitude' may sound simple but it is so powerful. It also has a profound effect on one's true happiness.

Spiritual Artist-

I love the way your day starts! That holds a space for love and presence. What a great way to start your day?!!!!

Hi Joy-

I start with a meditation, a statement of gratitude, and a statement of intention (i.e., Throughout this day I will operate from a space of love; I will use positive words and thoughts, I will maintain inner and outer peace wherever I am). This helps direct my day.

I strive to do yoga each morning before I get sucked into my huge to-do list. It helps center me and let me focus on the tasks I want to do. And my body feels very good, too, which helps!