Q: Dear Mattman, what does your morning routine look like on Christmas day? Is it different? And if so, how? ~A Mecklenburg Morning Person
A: Is my morning routine different on Christmas day than other days of the year? You bet it is!
But only in a subtle way. First things first, I wait until my scheduled wake up time to get out of bed. Typically that is 5-6AM range depending on my sleep schedule. Step two is head downstairs to let my dog Duncan outside to potty. However on Christmas day, there’s a pause at the bottom of the stairs to look at the tree!
After Duncan is outside, I drink a glass of water, start the coffee machine up and clean the kitchen or nearest room that needs attention furiously until the coffee is ready to go! Then Duncan comes in, the coffee is ready to go, and it’s time to sit near the tree and read while the morning is quiet.
My morning routine is my favorite part of the day. It’s DAWN! I wake up feeling rested and recovered from yesterday’s physical and emotional activity. I feel recharged to learn skills and better habits to help me overcome my challenges. If your morning routine has a lot more aches and pains, or perhaps you do not feel fully rested, you may need to reconsider your sleep system! Your mattress and pillow may need an upgrade!
Sleep is our body’s time to heal itself. We can help custom fit you to the latest sleep technology that improves your quality of sleep which then improves your quality of awake! I don’t just say “Sleep like a superhero so you can be awake like one” because it’s catchy and funny. I really mean it. The better you sleep, the more you will surprise yourself on how well you handle your awake. Nobody can have a great day everyday. But a good night’s sleep helps make tomorrow’s bad day a lot better.
Want to wake up with more energy and less aches and pains? Swing by the shop in Cornelius off the corner of i77 and exit 28. It’s Sweet Dreams Mattress & Furniture. You can tell us what disrupts your sleep and we’ll help you make a game plan to improve! Text or call me at 704-498-4451 and remember, you have a Sleep Superhero on speed dial! Merry Christmas to all and to all a great night!