4 Things You Should Be Doing Before Your Kids Wake Up

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With all of our schedules being so busy, we could use more sleep.

The best morning routine happens before the sun is up. It will get your blood flowing and set you up for success! As always, don’t forget to start small and give yourself tons of grace.

Here are four ways to make a morning routine -before the kids wake up. 

Catch Up On Some Chores

I hope I’m not alone in this, but laundry is my kryptonite.

I’m not sure how my family makes as much laundry as they do, but it seems to never end.

Try to keep the laundry going with folding at least one load every day.

I find that if I rise early to fold our clothes, I get much more done, and I don’t have to worry about all of the piles of clothing getting knocked off the coffee table.

Checking important tasks, like laundry, off your list before the kids are up is a surefire course to success.

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Exercise

When you open the curtains in the morning and it is still dark, it is very tempting to crawl back in bed. 

Still, it’s nice to do a few quick exercises (maybe some yoga?) before the kids wake up – really relaxing, and great for your body and mind!

Remember that exercise has a highly positive effect on the mental and physical, so it is an excellent morning ritual to have. If you start your day with exercise it will help you face motherhood head-on, with a bright and focused mind!

Fight that urge to pull the covers up and do your mind a body a favor, grab a glass of water, hydrate and exercise!

Practice Self-Care

Do something for yourself, and practice some self-care when you first wake up.

Whether that means taking time to put on your makeup before your toddler is awake so you don’t have to worry about them stealing it off the bathroom counter while you are curling your lashes, or making yourself a cup of coffee in your favorite mug while writing down some goals in a planner before the kids wake up, so be it.

Self-care means something different for everyone, but it should be something that is JUST for you.

If you want to feel good, there’s no better time to do something just for you than while the mess makers are still in bed!

Study God’s Word

Each day, I try to use one of my favorite uplifting verses to recite throughout the day. It helps me get through, and remember that I am not alone.

During your alone time in the early morning, try finding a favorite verse for your day – one that really speaks to you. Spend time pondering your chosen verse and let it really soak into your soul.

You can face your difficulties because your quiet time prepared you for them. You are prepared for what comes up during the day when you do this. If things get difficult, then you have strong positive words ready.

Quiet time in the morning is a great way to set the tone for a great day and is so so good for reconnecting with the Lord.

Looking for more ideas for self care? Check out 8 Self-Care Practices For The Exhausted Mom