How to change your life in just 8 minutes every morning

My name is Morgan and I used to have a pretty bad relationship with myself.

But I found a routine that only takes 8 minutes every morning that has helped me so much to get my life on track.

The 8 minutes this routine takes used to be reserved for going on my phone and checking notifications. But now, I save phone time for when I'm eating breakfast.

Living like this has truly changed my whole life and reenergized me to follow my goals.

Don't believe me? Try this 8-minute routine every morning for just 30 days and see what your life looks like after! I am sure you'll be happy with the results.

Step 1: Make your bed

Some already do this, I personally didn't. I used to just roll right out of bed and head into the bathroom.

Why is this such a vital first step? It's the first task of the day and by completing it, you're already one step closer to having a productive day. And on top of that, you'll be less inclined to get back into it. Why mess up a nicely made bed, right?

And of course it saves you the hassle of doing it after a long day when all you want is to get in bed. Making the bed should only take a minute or two.

Step 2: Drink some water!

After a long night of rest, your body is dehydrated and you need water.

A nice eight ounces to start off your day right is always recommended, especially if have a hard time getting in the recommended eight cups a day.

(Starting to see a pattern with the number 8?)

Step 3: Do some breath work

Breathwork is a term used to describe various breathing practices that can help with a person's mental, emotional, and physical state. After you've drunk that glass of water- or during, if you drink slow like I do- just take a comfortable seat and breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Really try to focus on releasing all the tensions from the day before and open yourself up to the new day before you. This practice should only take about a minute to be effective and to set you up for a good day.

Step 4: Meditate

Take your breathwork one step forward and get deeper into it. Think of all the blessings for the day ahead. Concentrate on how you'll make today a success. Or, if you'd like, find a nice guided meditation that suits your needs. This should also only be a minute to clear your mind and prepare for the day ahead.

Meditating has been scientifically proven to help release oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins, relaxants, dopamine, and all the nice happy chemicals to set you up for success.

Step five: Journal

This is a minute to get all of your thoughts down on paper. Get a nice stream of consciousness started and get as messy as you want to. You can talk about the day before, for example, or the day ahead. This is all up to you to prepare you for your day.

I like to write a little about the day before as well as my hopes for the upcoming day, personally, but your journal is all yours to make you happy.

Step 6: Exercise

For just one minute, exercise, in any way you want. You can jog up and down your house, stretch, leg raises... The possibilities are endless! Just get your body moving, your blood pumping, and get ready for the day.

Step 7: Gratitude

Recite what you're grateful for. This includes things currently in your life or things you wish to be grateful for in the future.

Step 8: Read or listen

Read or listen to something that is personally developing you. Lately, I've found myself reading lots of financing information, but before I would spend my minute reading my favorite books over and over.

This is to stimulate your brain and get ready.

Now what? After those 8 minutes are up, I usually get dressed and eat breakfast, but I never skip my morning routine because I've found that it makes me a better person, to the best of my ability.

Don't forget to take your meds, brush your teeth, and put on a smile. Things are hard right now, but you'll get through it.

Try this 8-minute routine and see if it helps you as much as it has helped me.