You don’t need a 5am wake-up or a full yoga flow to start the day right. This one’s for the mums who want to feel more grounded without needing to overhaul their mornings.
Here’s your 10-minute magic formula:
Minute 1–2: Drink Water and Breathe
Start with a big glass of water. While you sip, take a few slow breaths. Set the tone.
Minute 3–5: Gentle Movement
Neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, side stretches, or cat-cow on the floor. Just enough to get things moving.
Minute 6–7: Mental Reset
Jot down one thing you’re grateful for and one tiny goal for the day (like ‘go outside’ or ‘eat something green’).
Minute 8–10: Snack or Prep
If you’ve got time, prep a quick nourishing snack or breaky. Think yoghurt and berries, a boiled egg, or just throwing a banana in your bag.
Why This Works:
Because it’s doable. You’re prioritising your body, your mind, and your fuel – all before the chaos kicks in.
This is your permission slip to skip the pressure of the perfect morning. Just 10 minutes. That’s it. You’ve already done enough.
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