Comments on: Starting off 2008 with a morning routine

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:17:42 +0000

@Jacquiline C.

I’m glad that the principles in this article are still useful for you today.

I’m also enjoying the Jersey weather this week. I love being able to go for walks, and exercise outside. Maybe I should move somewhere where it’s always warm!

By: Jacqueline C.

Jacqueline C. — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:38:45 +0000

I’m so glad I found this! even though you wrote it a year ago,
It’s still simple, yet effective =)
I live in Jersey too, and it’s just starting to get warm, sort of.
(even though last week it was snowing haha)

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:45:25 +0000

I’ve also heard of honey having many medicinal uses. It also tastes pretty good!

Glad you enjoyed the tips Ellesse.

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:44:24 +0000

You know what, I think that is an excellent habit (which I admittedly don’t always do), and I will definitely add it to my morning routine. It will also make the bed less enticing to fall back into for those lazy bear mornings!

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:43:15 +0000

Sometimes we just need a gentle reminder =)

By: Goal Setting College

Goal Setting College — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:45:59 +0000

Hmm.. how about lemon and honey? I used to drink that… it’s tasty and I’ve heard it helps detoxing, too. Looks like there are many many different types of recipes.

Btw, Alex, this is a nice collection of tips. Love it.

Cheers,
Ellesse

By: bri wyatt

bri wyatt — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:40:21 +0000

I think another good morning habit is making your bed. I know a lot of people that don’t think it makes a difference, but once I got in the habit, I believe it makes my room look less cluttered and actually gives me the momentum I need to clean up other parts of my home!

By: K Stone

K Stone — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:23:58 +0000

thanks for the reminder to drink lemon juice each morning. I used to do that and got out of the habit. I’m going to try it again.

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:25:06 +0000

It’s nice at 8am… but still pretty cold out around here. New Jersey promises to have an even colder night tonight, so I’ll be layered extra warm for my morning walk. Perhaps I shoulder have wintered somewhere else =)

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:23:06 +0000

Hi Al,

Yes, I made it a point to go over the physical benefits, but as you mention, there are many others as well. Most people wouldn’t think that taking time out to meditate can greatly increase their productivity.

By: Alex Shalman

Alex Shalman — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:22:00 +0000

Hi Gamy,

Happy New Year too you too!

I’ll look into adding salt to that mix. However, I wasn’t intending on adding any sodium to my diet as a rule in general.
Those do sound like good benefits though.

By: feefifoto

feefifoto — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:10:45 +0000

Good advice, but I have to say that if I could rise as late as 8 I’d be very lucky!

By: Al at 7P

Al at 7P — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:43:13 +0000

These are all great habits. The most important activity for me is the meditation – it’s my chance to reboot myself mentally, spiritually, and even physically (as you pointed out as well).

By: Gamy Rachel

Gamy Rachel — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:43:04 +0000

Hello Alex,

Firstly I would like to wish you a VERY BLESSED, PROSPEROUS and HEALTHY 2008!!!

Good tips for starting our mornings.

I would like to add just one point to your (#2. Drink 1 cup of lemon water),
add a pinch of salt to the lemon water work wonders to detox and
killing bacteria. Not too much, just a pinch will do.

Best of everything to you and family
Gamy