5 Ways to Be More Calm and Mindful on a Stressful or Busy Morning

Rather than rushing into the shower when your alarm goes off, it’s important to take time to pause and ease yourself into the day. Happiness consultant Samantha Clarke, speaking on behalf of Dorset Cereals (dorsetcereals.com) suggests doing this by trying a short 10 to 20 minute meditation.

Clarke recommends using an app like Calm (calm.com) or Headspace (headspace.com) to guide you through the process. If you’re really short of time, even just listening to a soothing playlist on your commute to work can help to give a dose of on-the-go relaxation.

Breakfast is the ideal opportunity give your body a good start to the day, because you’re literally breaking a fast.

Nutritionist Rosie Mullen says: “The body is fasting as we sleep so when we wake up we need to fuel it correctly to give you energy for the morning.”

Many studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better memory and concentration, energy levels and reduced risk of diabetes.

Having a moment to yourself is really important, especially if you spend most of the day focused on kids, friends or colleagues.

“Taking as little as 10 minutes to yourself on a morning will set your mindset for the rest of the day,” says anxiety expert Chloe Brotheridge.

Whether it’s taking a warm shower and appreciating the water on your skin, lighting a candle or taking the scenic walk to work, having this time to create a sense of balance will have a positive effect on the hours that follow.