What to Do:
Wake up. Stretch. Suggested yoga poses you can do without leaving your bed: Child, Cobra, Cat/Cow, Pigeon
Sit cross-legged and close your eyes. Breathe deeply and run your awareness over your body. Is there anywhere that hurts, that feels off, that might need extra attention today?
Get up. Drink a glass of water with awareness. Notice the sensation of the liquid in your mouth, the muscles moving as you swallow.
Mentally review your schedule for the day, perhaps while you have your first cup of tea or coffee. Take a moment to open your mind and accept your upcoming tasks. Don't go into detail about how you'll execute them; just accept that they're on the list of things to do.
Choose an affirmation for your day base on your physical body scan, your upcoming schedule for the day, and your general mood. Affirmations like "I am enough," "I meet challenges with grace," and "I am calm and capable" are good all-purpose statements, but it's preferable to tailor your affirmation to your needs.
And...go!
Tip:
An additional 5 minutes to work with your self-care journal can be beneficial complement to this basic morning self-care list. (You could write out your chosen daily affirmation a few times to help it sink in!)