Three Ways to Jump Start Your Morning Routine.

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I am not a morning person at all. Sometimes I lay in bed and just contemplate life along with everything else that I need to do. Getting up and mustering some morning energy can be hard. It can be hard on those who aren’t passionate about their jobs, or those who feel they just never have enough energy to complete the day. As the New Year continues on (can you believe it’s almost February?) I’m working to incorporate some new things into my morning routine that will help me with reaching the goals I’ve set for the beginning of the year as well as help me create morning wins.

1. Wake up to a Motivational Song.

One of my favorite songs to listen to on the way to work is “The Blessing of Abraham”. I always listen to this song as I’m walking from the train station to my lab. It helps to pump me up and to remind me that there is something bigger and better out there for me if I just trust the process and trust God’s will. I use my phone to wake up instead of an alarm clock. So setting my phone to play a motivational song to wake me up instead of blaring an alarm will help me to get out of bed and not lay there and extra 30 minutes contemplating the meaning of life. 

2. Take out time for Myself in the Mornings.

In the mornings. we’re usually rushing to get dressed and out the door for work. The mornings are the most important time of the day. It’s when your most clairvoyant and when ideas come to you.One thing, I’d like to start doing in the mornings is to sit at kitchen table and write out a list of things I’d like to accomplish for the day along with a daily positive affirmation.  I also want to create time for a quick workout and a relaxing shower afterward.This may mean me having to get up an extra hour and a half earlier, but if it allows me to meet my personal goals, like getting beach ready for my trip to Aruba, then it’s worth it.

3. Eat a Healthy Breakfast

The muffin and donut have got to go!  Starting your day off with a healthy balanced breakfast will do more than stop your stomach from growling. It will fuel your mind and give you energy to complete the day’s task. One of my goals it to find more options for breakfast than my usual piece of fruit or hardboiled egg. V8 Veggie Blends and Belvita Bites make the perfect breakfast for someone who wants to stop and take a moment or for someone on the go. Introducing delicious blends of vegetables with a touch of fruit from V8®. These healthy beverages contain 75% juice, 1 full serving of vegetables per 8oz serving, and are an excellent source of antioxidant vitamins A, C, & E. Each 8oz. serving is 60 calories or less with no sugar added and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

The Belvita Bites are a nutritious, convenient, on the go breakfast choice that contains slow-release carbs from wholesome grains to help fuel your body for 4 hours. The two paired together make the perfect jumpstarting combination that leave you satisfied and help me to create MORNING WINS.

You can drink the V8 veggie blends over ice or you can mix them with your favorite ingredients and create the ultimate power beverage. What I like about the V8 Veggie Blends is that it gives the same nutrients you would get from juicing without all the cleanup. These come in four different flavors however I chose Carrot Mango as I’m a huge fan of the fruit and veggie. You can simply eat the Belvita Mini’s or you can also dip or crumble them into your favorite yogurt with fruit to create an instant healthy parfait. 

Target stores are hosting an in-store sampling event where you can try these products on January 24th. This is great as you’ll get to taste all the flavors and choose the one you like best. Contact your local Target, or stop by, to get exact times.

Also, be sure to take advantage of these Target Cartwheel offers!

Belvita Mini Bites– http://cartwheel.target.com/offer/25459

V8 Veggie Blends- https://cartwheel-secure.target.com/offer/26642 Starts 2/23
V8 Veggie Blends– https://cartwheel-secure.target.com/offer/26641 Starts 1/25

Belvita Bites and V8 Veggie Blend can both be found in your local Target stores in their awesome New Year New You section. While you’re there be sure to grab other things that can help you to create morning wins when paired with your new breakfast. What are some easily attainable goals for the new year that you’ve set? Share them in the comments below.