Five things you can do every morning to have a great balanced day.

1. Don’t start your day rushed: Wake up gently and naturally. On the way to the bathroom raise your arms above your head and stretch. After your bathroom routine, spend 5 minutes or less doing some stretches, and deep breathing, to get your body moving.

2. Give yourself enough time to get to work - most of us fall victim of the snooze button which causes the trickle-down effect of panic and rush, resulting in mistakes and forgetfulness.

3. Snooze your smartphone - Scrolling through the news or your social media feed is a passive activity that could detract from the productivity of your morning.

4. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea - use this as meditation for a moment of stillness and quiet. You may not have the extra time to spare in the mornings for yoga or exercise, so this is a good way to wake yourself up and reflect on a few things you’re grateful for.

5. Have a warm breakfast - this does not have to be elaborate and time consuming. (Read my article on why a warm breakfast is good for you).