morning

As soon as the weather hits the 50’s, it suddenly gets a lot more difficult to convince myself to roll out of bed in the morning. My blankets are so warm and it’s so cold outside … so I had to make a list of the reasons I should actually leave my room.

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. It can be nine am, 3 pm or 3 am, it doesn’t matter. I will always be ready to devour some pancakes, eggs and potatoes. I also am a huge fan of fall-themed foods. So what could be better than a fall-inspired breakfast?

Here are some habits that have helped me start my day right and set me up for success.

I decided that my best option for something that would be challenging but doable was to wake up just one hour earlier than normal.

You eventually do have to get out of bed to start the day, no matter how much you'd rather snooze. Here are some ways to make that gargantuan task easier.

Last summer, I was lucky enough to spend two weeks during a study abroad experience in the city of Venice. One memory that I will carry with me forever is the morning strolls around the city I took before my classes.

I committed myself to doing yoga every morning for a week, and I made a few noteworthy realizations concerning deep breathing and mindfulness.

I encourage you to foster a mindset of spontaneity the next time you travel, as my morning in Paris was an experience I will never forget.

Prioritizing time outside can be difficult for those with busy schedules who live in urban areas. Lake Temescal rules out this excuse, offering itself as an accessible natural space, welcome to even the busiest of us all. 

Morning showers and night showers each have their own merits to being the preferable shower. The divide between these two is incredible, however.