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Monday Morning Motivation

Mondays! They get such a negative rep. I for one, get so excited about them that I do not sleep very well on Sunday nights. I think that I stress myself out with all the things that I would like to accomplish. I love to counter act this stress with a plan to prepare for Mondays!

 As soon as that alarm goes off... it is go time!! Every minute counts.

 Here are some tips that I have learned to help mornings run a little smoother. I hope these help kick off your day to a great start to get you one step closer to those dreams.

 1. Make a short term goal- Set a goal for just this week! Example- run 3 times this week, strength train 2 times a week, eat vegetables at every meal, etc.
2. Write this goal down- It is so important to write the goal down so you can see it. Keep this as your screensaver on your phone or in a place that you look at often. The mind actually visualizes it and can remember it to help motivate you to achieve this goal.
3. Prepare your workout- wether you are following a workout plan or creating your own, have a plan when and what your workout is going to consist of. I am a huge believer on visualization and you can even walk through your workout to help prepare the body for the training.
4. Prepare your meals- meal prep can be a battle. I know it is exhausting spending hours in the kitchen but I promise you, it pays off! I even look the night before what I am going to make for dinner so I know what to expect and how long dinner is going to take.
5. Lay out your gym clothes & get your water bottle ready- gather your clothes the night before. This can actually relive any stress and help you feel more prepared for the workout. Mornings can be hectic and every minute counts. Being prepared helps take that stress away and it might even help you sleep better!
6. Get your pre and post workout snacks ready- Gathering your snacks last minute can lead to poor choices. It is said that you need about 100 grams of carbohydrates before a workout. Try to get that protein in your body 30 minutes after a workout.
7. Plan what you are going to have for breakfast- This can help mornings run so much smoother and help you choose healthier options!
8. Set that alarm clock- Be prepared to want to sleep in! Every morning I wake up and I literally think of an excuse to tell my boss so I will be late for work. Then my brain starts waking up and think uhhh.. better not. haha! My least favorite sounds is the alarm clock. Be prepared to fight against that urge to sleep in.

 I love the quote... Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase them.

 I hope you all have a great week and let me know if these tips help you!

 Happy running,
Kylie

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