Making the Most of Your Morning Routine

Start your day off right by keeping your commitments to yourself and nourishing your body and soul.

Morning meditation can benefit you throughout the entire day. Compassionate Eye Foundation/Getty Images

The way you begin each morning sets the tone for the entire day ahead. For many people, the early morning hours offer the optimal part of the day to focus on life’s highest priorities.

Here are five ways to make the most of your morning routine.

Refuse to Snooze

If you’re someone who sets an alarm the night before with the very best of intentions but then winds up hitting the snooze button over and over when the alarm sounds, it’s time to make some changes. Hitting the snooze begins your day with failing to fulfill a commitment you made to yourself.