Good morning! Have you ever pondered why every day may start to feel the same?

Our subconscious mind is highly active in the mornings until we awaken our conscious mind, allowing us to notice everything around us. We develop habits and patterns that shape our daily routines. These habitual programming patterns often lead us to repeat the same actions as the previous day. Until we awaken our conscious awareness, we can expect this repetitive pattern to govern our lives.

Recognizing our patterns will help us understand our dependence on our daily routines. Familiar tasks like using the bathroom and brushing our teeth are predictable. Common threads in our lives include making coffee or showering to wake up, preparing school lunches, or feeding ourselves with little conscious awareness.

When seeking a change from the same thought or behavior, we must significantly shift our patterns of thought and behavior. To experience something new, we must modify our habits.

Identify where you want to change a pattern, behavior, thought, or feeling. Begin by reflecting on how you start your day. Create a list of your morning behaviors. Have you tried breaking a coffee habit or exercising your body before work? Can you notice where you can align your focus to effect change?

Activating your new mornings may include:

• Leaving your phone plugged in and resisting the urge to reach for it while still in bed. Instead, practice breathwork or journaling.
• Brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand or balancing on one foot while brushing the upper teeth, then on the other foot for the lower teeth.
• Expressing gratitude for the food you fuel your body with. Incorporating berries, proteins, grains, and nuts into your daily diet. These foods provide endurance for muscle and brain health throughout the day.

Change may feel different, but consistently activating something new will make you feel at home and connected to yourself!