MORNING ROUTINE LATELY

It's so nice having some leisure time to relax and reflect and start creating again and brainstorm for my future.  I've mentioned before the importance of breakfast and have shared my thoughts on living a positive life and I think that it's important to have a thoughtful and reflective morning in order to start each day on a good note.  
I often find myself turning to my phone first thing in the morning because that's what I use for my alarm and it is so easy to click through instagram or check my twitter feed. So, in order to avoid this effortless habit, I started a new routine to inspire a reflective morning.  Each morning when I wake up I go to my quotes board on pinterest and click through new quotes in order to find one that resonates with me.  I write it down, artistically if time allows, and place it somewhere in my room that I can see it as I move in and out throughout the day.  I've found that this is a good way to avoid social media in the morning but give myself some time to wake up and get my brain to slowly register the new day.  I have also been enjoying my breakfast outside and taking in the beautiful view.  Starting my days in a more thoughtful and calm way has given them more focus, and I love it.

and of course Cody is always there to share my breakfast ;)