Since Jackson recently made the leap from two naps a day to one (the horror!!), I am reluctantly adapting my own schedule. Sadly, I have found myself sitting around in work out clothes until lunch time recently. (One of my workout “tricks” is to change from pajamas to an exercise outfit first thing in the morning.)
This means that some days I don’t get out of the shower until 1:30 or 2:00 in the afternoon. Ugh!
Lately I have been waking up extra early, usually by 6:00 a.m. to drink a little coffee, work out and shower before my little man wakes up. Some days I even have enough time to read something inspirational before he makes his first peep.
What a positive way to kick off the day!
And…I can’t believe how much better I feel! It gives me a chance to gather my thoughts, work out, and reflect before I am thrown into my busy life with a toddler.
Rather than waking up to the sounds of the monitor, I rise to my own alarm. You can press “snooze” with a machine, but it doesn’t work so well with babies.
If you are a mom who is feeling a little winded before 8 a.m., I would highly recommend a morning routine with equal parts of sweat and solitude.
Moms, what other “tricks” do you have up your sleeve to keep your day positive and energetic?
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Sounds like a great plan and lots of great suggestions!! One thing missing though – the importance of not staying up all hours of the night while hubs is at work (or deployed)!! Lol
Oh girl,
You know this is the hardest part for me!!
Amy
I get up fairly early (5:30 ish) so I can have at least 1 cup of coffee and get some reading done before the boys get up. This helps me feel a bit more energized and ready to give of myself from the get go.
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