There are simple habits people can practice in the morning that will have a profound influence on how they feel throughout the day. They’re easy tweaks that can help improve overall mental well-being. Here are five strategies that can improve your mood all day long.A few tweaks to your morning routine can help set you up for improved well being for the rest of the day
Pick a wellness habit, then link it to an a.m. ritual you already have
You’re linking habit to ritual
- By tacking it on to something you already do, you’re more likely to stick with it
- Start with one new habit you want to link to your existing routine and build from there
… and somebody else
Make a social contact with somebody you have positive regard for.
- This could be a phone call, text, or even a simple appreciation practice – bring a friend or loved one into your mind and consciously focus on the things you really cherish about them.
Incorporate gratitude
Many religions do morning prayer, and spending a moment doing something similar – whether you’re religious or not – can be a doable morning habit to cultivate.
- Find some way to express gratitude in the morning, because it truly can be enough to put you in a better frame of mind all day.
Get your phone out of your room
Studies have linked social media use to decreased mood over time.
- Additionally, screens can get in the way of sleep, which is deeply connected to people’s overall sense of well-being, so try to keep devices out of the room during the night.
Talk to yourself
Use your own name in your self-talk
- You are more likely to follow cognitive advice
- Connecting with someone – even on your phone – in the morning can offer mood-boosting benefits that will linger throughout the day
- Take some control over your own thoughts
