Creating a Morning Ritual to Start the Day Off Right

I love my sleep, but I've discovered that I really love having time for a little morning quiet time before getting ready for work.

When the alarm goes off (a little earlier than it used to), I get up, put on my bathrobe, and sit in my chair by the window. It's dark outside, but as I sit there for about 20-30 minutes, I can see the sky start to lighten. I read a brief daily thought in a favorite book (currently, this one) and prepare myself for the day.  I've found that allowing myself time to have this little ritual each day makes a difference in my resilience.

What could you do each morning to prepare yourself for the day?

Amanda Darlack is a professional organizer with Living Peace LLC and a preschool teacher at Gordon-Conwell Nursery School in South Hamilton.

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