The power of morning routines is undeniable.

When you win the morning, you win the day.

And as creatures of habit, we thrive off routines.

But travel throws a wrench into our routines, since vacation, by definition, is an experience outside of our daily habits.

My morning routine is so ingrained in my daily practice that I often feel antsy and a little “off” when I don’t do it.

And part of my routine is a healthy breakfast.

But again, travel often throws a wrench in our healthy eating habits.

Do you feel the same way?

To beat this wrench-throwing travel fiasco, I found a solution to help me feel my best on vacation.

And I had to share it with you, because the solution is incredibly simple:

Eat the same healthy breakfast every day.

So simple, yet so effective.

Last week, I traveled to Virginia to visit family.

And on the first day there, my Mom and I went on a wild goose chase through town to find the precise breakfast items I wanted.

Apparently, Ezekiel cereal is hard to find, because we went to 5 grocery stores before finding it…

But once I found it, I had it every morning with warm unsweetened almond milk, cinnamon, and creamy almond butter.

Simple breakfast.  Simple routine.

And the power of this simple morning routine on vacation was undeniable.

• I didn’t feel antsy or “off”

• I didn’t overindulge the rest of the day, because I started my day strong

• I ate ice cream almost every night with my family, and looked forward to it each day, knowing I hadn’t eaten unhealthy from the very beginning of each day

• I felt great

• I didn’t spend time guessing and wondering what I would have for breakfast the next day

• And I looked forward to my breakfast each morning

Your Action Step: 

When you’re traveling, establish a morning routine by eating the same healthy breakfast each day.

• Perhaps you go to the same café and order the same thing each morning

• Or perhaps you do a quick shop for cereal and almond butter that you can have in the hotel

• No more stress or time wasted, wondering “what should I have for breakfast?” or “where should we go out to eat today?”

Simple.

Healthy.

Routine.

Winning the day.

What will your travel edition morning routine be?