What you do first thing in the morning can make or break your mindset for the rest of the day.
When you wake up and immediately look at your phone you’re already giving your power away to other people. Your stress level spikes and your day is off to a sh%t start.
If you want to master your whitewater mindset, then you’ve got to start with mastering your morning routine with consistency.
Here are 3 morning habits that lead to a powerful mindset on and off the water:
1. When you wake up express gratitude for your life
Truly, looking at your phone first thing in the morning is the worse thing you can do for your mindset, your nervous system and your health. Instead, take a moment to quietly express gratitude for your life and set an intention for the day. It can be a simple intention like: ‘I commit to celebrating small wins today.’
2. Drink a cup of warm lemon water before coffee or tea
Good hydration is key for your body and your mind. Drinking enough water helps your body’s natural cleansing process, and supports digestive function, body temperature regulation AND cognitive function (among other things). Hydrating first thing in the morning is good for your brain, and a healthy brain helps you cultivate a powerful mindset.
3. Mindfulness practice (yoga for paddling is my favorite)
Pull out your yoga mat, your meditation cushion, your journal, or go for a mindful walk. Choose an
activity that helps you clear and focus your mind. My personal favorite is practicing yoga for paddling every morning. Learning how to focus on your breath while moving mindfully, and holding a pose that feels strenuous while breathing, can teach you how to calm your anxiety. You can check out free yoga for paddling classes and guided meditations on my youtube channel. I even have a class that’s helpful for rolling.
My challenge to you is to do at least one of these things BEFORE you look at your phone in the morning. Choose building your confidence and peace over mindless scrolling and FOMO.
I’ve got more morning habits to power your mindset ideas! If you want to start 2025 off with effective morning habits that boost your confidence and set you up for success, register for my upcoming Mental Agility Mastery 8 Week Course!
In this 8 week course we focus an entire week on building strong morning habits and learn to habit stack for unstoppable mental agility and health. Bonus, you get to learn and grow with an amazing group of folks. Open to all genders.
