 These 10 ideas will help you have a happier, peaceful, and a relaxed morning. Hi guys, my name is Shachri and welcome to the December video series which will help you have a rocking 2018. If you are new here, thank you so much for stopping by and consider subscribing so that you don't miss out on any of the December video content. I have always been a morning person. Since childhood I've found it very easy to wake up and go about my day. But I do realize that this might not be the case for all of us. And sometimes even for me, mornings can seem dreadful and gloomy, especially when I have a busy and a challenging day ahead. So in this video, I want to share with you 10 ideas which will help you make your morning happier, peaceful, and more relaxed. You obviously don't have to do all of these 10 things. Feel free to pick whatever you like, make it your own, and a part of your morning routine. So let's begin. I have started practicing this recently but stretching right after waking up is a great way to begin your day. We all wake up sleepy and groggy. So instead of just waking up and mindlessly beginning our day, take a few moments to stretch the blood flowing through your body which makes you feel energized and ready for the day. Keep a big jug of water next to your bed and have it as soon as you wake up. This will help you feel more awake and refreshed. What I do is add a dash of amla juice to my water so that I get all the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants as well. One of my favorite things to do in the morning is to journal and I find it very therapeutic to write, clear my head and just to get the rubbish out. But I do realize that it can seem overwhelming to fill in blank pages. So what I've done is created a very simple template which basically follows the principle of gratitude, affirmation and visualization. All it takes is just two minutes and gives you all the benefits of journaling. So I'm very happy to share this format with you and you can find a link for a period of downward of this journal in the description box below. So do check it out and I'm very sure it will help you out, especially if you're new to journaling. I'm a big believer in planning my day so one of the things I like doing in the morning is making a to-do list and in this list I basically list down everything that I need to get done in the day in the order of its importance and this helps me stay more organized and make my day hassle-free. This is something that I have been meaning to include in my morning routine for quite some time now but I just haven't been able to do it. But I really do believe in meditation and its benefits. So if it's possible for you to take out a few minutes to meditate. Another way to have a peaceful and a relaxed start to a morning is to either read a few pages from a book or listen to an audio book. I personally prefer audio books and listen to it either while I'm working out in the morning or while I'm preparing my breakfast. One of the best things that you can include in your morning is to get a workout. Not only will this make you feel more energized and happy but just the fact that you got the workout done and it's out of your way leaves the rest of the day free for whatever else you have to get done. All of us love breakfast, right? So why not cook something healthy and delicious in the morning? This is such a simple way to feel happy in the morning and to make sure that you have enough energy for the first half of your day. Another great way to have a lovely morning is to share your breakfast with your loved ones. It could be your spouse, your partner, your sibling, your parent or even your friends. So keep your phone and other distractions away and enjoy a quiet and a relaxed start to your morning. This is something which I don't get to do very often but I would love to include in my morning routine. Spending time in nature is such a great way to begin your day. So if you have the opportunity then please step out and get in some fresh air and sunlight. So guys these were my 10 tips to have a happier morning in 2018. I really hope that you found them useful. So what are the things that you're going to implement? Comment down below and let me know. I'm really curious to know what's going into your morning routine. If you like this video do give it a thumbs up and subscribe so that you don't miss out on any of the December video content. I'll see you very soon in the next one. Till then take care, have happy mornings and a fabulous year ahead.