I am an introvert by nature and need alone time every morning to have a successful and profitable day. I use this time to read my Bible, pray, journal, and prepare myself for the day. If I don’t get that quiet time early in the morning, I am a hot mess the rest of the day. I have done this for several years and have 3 habits that help me to be consistent in my morning time every day.
3 Quick Tips
1. Get up at least thirty minutes before my kids get up.
This tip is the most important. Once my kids get up, I can pretty much just forget any peace and quiet. As hard as it is to get up early some mornings, especially after a late night, my day goes a thousand times better when I get up before my kids. Once my kids are awake and our day has officially started, it will take me forever to get my Bible reading, prayer time, and journaling done!
2. Light a candle.
My favorite candles are the three-wick candles from Bath and Body Works. I especially love the fall scents like sweet cinnamon pumpkin, apple and pumpkin, and caramel pumpkin swirl. The first thing I do after getting up in the morning is to light a candle. The scent of the candle helps to wake me up and get me moving. It also helps to create a mood of peace and calm.
My Caramel Pumpkin Swirl candle
3. Make a cup of coffee.
The next thing I do after lighting my candle is to head into the kitchen to make a cup of coffee or tea, whichever I am in the mood for. My favorite is coffee with french vanilla creamer. Once I make my coffee, I use my hand-held frother to give it the perfect touch. Once I have my coffee or tea in hand, I head back into the living room to get started.
My favorite mug for coffee
These quick easy steps help to wake me up and put me in a right frame of mind to start my morning time with God. I want my morning time to be something I enjoy and look forward to, and following these tips help to accomplish that.
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