Are you a morning or night person? Usually, most people have a preference what time of day do they have the most energy. With cerebral palsy, I feel like I’m a mixture of the two. In the morning, I’m not sure if it’ll be a good or bad cerebral palsy day. That means my muscles could be stiff, involuntary, calm, or all three. However, I like mornings better because I’m more patient and proactive. At night, I might get a second wind and stay up too late, which leads me to be tired.
Most of us have a morning routine. I can almost guarantee that if you have a physical disability, especially one that requires physical assistance, you have a routine. My routine might be slightly more condensed on work days, but I usually follow the same routine—even on the weekends. Routines are helpful because they put your mind at ease for what happens next.
Here is my morning routine
I try to get up early when the house is quiet. When I work, I try to wake up 45 minutes before my assistant comes to get me ready.
I take my medicine in the morning.
Using my Hallow app, I listen to daily reflections, Morning Glory, Morning Devotional, Rosary, and anything else I want or have time to listen to.
As I am listening, I open my Way Better app to see what goals I need to accomplish.
After I check my texts and emails, I work out (if time permits).
I pray my novenas using my novena app.
When my morning assistant comes, I have her help me get dressed and all of my daily living needs. I feel accomplished already and I haven’t even been to work yet.
Why I spend time with God in the morning
When I pray in the morning, I find that my day is in the right frame of mind. My heart is set with gratitude, and I know I have God, Jesus, Mary, and all of the saints behind me. Praying is like putting on my armor to fight temptations, sins, and bad attitudes. Every day, I want to wear my armor. I pray for my family and friends.
What is your morning routine? What would you like to try?
