#1. Make your morning work for you. We are all so beautifully unique and lead different lives, so why would our morning routines look the same? Devise a routine that is practical for you!

#2. Start the night before. A day unplanned often leads us fumbling from one activity to the next and wondering where the day went. Layout those exercise clothes, put out that meditation cushion and have the smoothie ingredients ready to go.

#3. Mornings are our most productive time of the day. In the morning our cortisol is the highest so ideally, this is when you have the most energy and motivation. It’s great to use the mornings to proverbially, “eat that frog” and tackle the harder tasks first.

#4. Get inspired! Pick a selection of the following ideas to create a morning routine that gets you excited to jump out of bed;

MOVE

Starting your day with a workout, stretch or a walk around the block, undeniably has its benefits, mentally and physically. Other activities could include;

• Exercise class
• Movement you enjoy
• Weights
• Foam roll
• Movement in nature

REFLECT

A combination of the following will allow you to regroup, rethink and reflect;

• Meditation
• Gratitude
• Visualization
• Affirmations
• Journaling
• Reading

NOURISH

Your body is your temple so ensure you nourish it before you get your day started;

• Tongue scrape
• Oil pull
• Hydrate
• Self-massage/ dry brushing
• Nourishing breakfast (see our balanced brekky bowl)
• Consuming inspirational content

#5. Nourish your cells with Zestfull Bliss’ favourite Balanced Brekky Bowl

INGREDIENTS

Green leaves: 1 cup

Kale

Spinach

Vegetables: 1/2- 1 cup vegetables (Steam & frozen)


Zucchini

Cauliflower

Beetroot

Sweet potato

Frozen fruit: 1/2-1 cup

Berries

Banana

Pineapple

Mango

Fats: 1-2 tbsp


Nuts/seeds

Avocado

Coconut yogurt

Protein: 1-2 tablespoons 


Protein powder

LSA mix

Liquids: 1/2-1cup


Water

Nut milk

Rice milk

Coconut milk/water

METHOD

Place the liquids, greens, fats, fruit, vegetables and then the protein powder into a blender and blend on high until smooth.

* Add-ins: Cacao, Cinnamon, Ginger, Vanilla, Honey, Lemon.
* On top: Cacao nibs, muesli, puffed grains, berries, chia seeds, nut butter.

And lastly, remember to have fun with it! There’s no right or wrong way as long as you’re creating a routine that brings you joy.

This article was brought to us by ZestFull Bliss. You can visit ZestFull Bliss at the Brisbane MBS Festival 2020 at Stand C49.