Making a ritual your first steps of the day has become a trendy topic. And for good reason: while night owls appreciate the moments stolen from the quiet of the night, they tend to be more focused on their hobbies. Meanwhile, the morning minutes generally prove more productive. Rather than beating yourself up for not managing to complete all the tasks you set yourself at the end of the day, you might as well try a different technique and harness the energy generated by a new day. While everyone must find and test the rhythm that works for them, these few suggestions should help you find a way.

Material :

• 1 timer to keep track of the time passing during these different tasks;
• The use of mobile phones is prohibited to avoid the temptation to read notifications in passing;
• 1 pencil and 1 notebook;
• Lemon Essence ;
• Noble Laurel Essential Oil ;
• Tea Tree Essential Oil ;
• Coconut Vegetable Oil .

1. I drink a glass of warm water with lemon

If I'm doing a cure like Pranadraine which is to be taken half an hour before a meal, that's when I take it.

The ✚ of Essential Oils: for days when I have no more lemon or less time? I add a hint of honey to which I pour 1 drop of Lemon essence in a glass of water or in my tea. I can also prepare it the day before to drink it in my bed. I take the opportunity to feel its energizing effect on my body. I then spray my face with the organic soothing or purifying lotion Pranarôm with 3 hydrosols and its deliciously refreshing effect.

2. I determine my priority objectives and put them into practice

Is it difficult to know what you really want? Don't panic! Let's tackle the problem from the other end: I first target what's bothering me in my life, then I turn it into positive goals that I can take action on:

• I want to lose weight: I exercise more and pay more attention to my diet. So I take 10 minutes every morning to do some exercise (running, yoga, indoor cycling, etc.). + 10 minutes to cook something healthy for lunch
• I would so much like to have time to read: I take 10 minutes to read this book that tempts me so much (but not as much as Netflix, which is why I'm saving it for the morning)
• I don't like my job anymore: I take 10 minutes every morning to write down the qualities I dream of in my future job/look for ways to acquire them/look for the job in question/review the training I've recently taken/the people I'd like to meet, etc. Day after day, you'll see something new emerge.

In short, you get the idea. The important thing is simply to write everything down to leave a record of what you do and therefore complete the tasks. This means getting up and sitting down at a table, in order to put yourself in a different frame of mind than when you're in bed.

The ✚ of essential oils: To help me get up, I diffuse a stimulating synergy for me. Indeed, olfactory tastes are very personal. I can also breathe deeply three times in a row from a bottle of Noble Laurel essential oil. The latter promotes self-confidence. For olfactory techniques.

3. I meditate

I don't meditate in bed with my alarm going off; it doesn't count. That's why I don't set this task directly after waking up, at the risk of being tempted to fall back asleep. However, I set my timer so I don't worry about losing track of time. I use a lamp that facilitates meditation or a book that offers topics that encourage meditation rather than apps that send me back to my phone and its time-consuming temptations.

The ✚ of essential oils: I prepare in advance a small synergy from Dr. Baudoux to promote inner emptiness. I mix:

• 5 drops of Noble Chamomile Essential Oil ;
• 5 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil ;
• 10 drops of Rosewood Essential Oil ;
• 80 drops of Apricot Kernel Vegetable Oil .

I massage 3 drops of the synergy onto my arch, my solar plexus and my third eye.

4. I free myself from my stress and my anxieties

After meditating, I feel more centered and clearer about what's really worrying me amidst the flood of habitual thoughts, possible denials and false fears that hide others. It's time for lists. I take a notebook and write:

• 3 things that will brighten my day
• The most important steps to take in my day (and the time I estimate it will take to complete them)
• The facts that concern me and the solutions I have to deal with them (these could constitute future objectives to achieve)
• 3 things I'm really proud of. If I have difficulty with this part, I consult a psychologist or a coach to help me.

✚ Essential oils: many essential oils have soothing and calming properties.

5. I take my time washing

Allowing yourself the luxury of taking this much-needed time for yourself can significantly help reduce daily frustration and the stress that can result. Sometimes, it's just a few minutes that can make all the difference.

• I use Coconut Vegetable Oil as a mouthwash .
• I brush my teeth adding 1 drop of Tea Tree Essential Oil for its disinfectant properties
• After showering, I take the time to moisturize my skin. I spray on the anti-wrinkle lotion with 3 organic hydrosols for its moisturizing properties. Then I use Jojoba Vegetable Oil in which I add 1 drop of Cistus Ladanifer Essential Oil or Immortelle Essential Oil for their anti-wrinkle properties (if necessary).

If I have children, I wake them up at this time. Thanks to my new routine, I'm much more available for these family moments and less stressed. This gives a new flavor to these precious morning moments.

6. I eat breakfast, preferably savory, with my family.

This is when my usual day begins. So I calculate carefully to ensure I have time to do everything I had planned beforehand. If I miscalculate, I don't think I was too slow. Instead, I appreciate everything I managed to accomplish.

7. In the evening, I promote restful sleep by going to bed 15 minutes earlier.

I take advantage of these 15 minutes to also ritualize my bedtime by following these tips ► Sleep disorders: sleep better with Essential Oils

Quick tip to get started (for self-sabotage professionals):

I stand up straight. I extend my arm and point my finger in front of me before twisting my upper body to reach as far back as possible without taking my legs off the ground. My head follows the movement of my arm. I visualize a reference point of the limit that my arm can reach backward. Then I return to a standing position with my arms at my sides. I close my eyes and imagine that my arm goes a little further, or even that it goes all the way around my body without taking my feet off the ground. I then repeat the exercise from the beginning. And I notice that I have easily surpassed my first reference point just by having visualized my potential. Imagining that you can accomplish something is already a big part of the journey.

If it's hard at first, I remind myself that it's only a few minutes that make all the difference, a way to regain control when I feel like life is slipping away from me. My ritual can last 20 minutes or 2 hours depending on my needs and my schedule. I make a small grid with 3 columns in which I list the tasks to be done and the time I have decided to allocate to them each morning. And I modify the list as often as necessary.