Your morning routine is a wealth strategy.

Mornings set your baselineYour mornings determine the feeling you carry throughout the day. Every meeting, meal, and money decision stems from this place. When you’re intentional about the way you nourish your body, even if it’s as small as starting your day with a warm glass of water, your cortisol levels stabilize faster.Your morning sets the trajectory for the entire day. It's about your baseline state.Try this four-minute practice to change the trajectory of your day completely:* Take two minutes to nourish your body intentionally ( warm water, tea, even fruit)* Take two minutes to look at your finances without judgmentMeal planning is budgeting in disguiseMeal planning is assessing what you have, anticipating what you need, and deciding in advance to avoid choosing from a place of hunger. That’s exactly what budgeting is.The muscle that keeps you from impulse buying is the same muscle that gives you the confidence to negotiate a raise.Don’t know where to start? Here is a challenge for you this week:* Decide on three dinners to make at home* Figure out the ingredients; only buy what you need* Watch other areas of your life change.Prioritize your sleepWhen you’re sleeping less than your body needs, your brain’s reward circuits become hypersensitive. You crave more, spend more, and take more shortcuts.Those who understand wealth know the significance of investing in their ability to think clearly.Three things to prioritize if you want to grow your wealth:* Sleep 7-9 hours every night* Add protein to your breakfast to aid in decision-making* Drink water before coffeeMovement as a form of financial identityCommitting to things, particularly movement, reminds your brain that you do what you say you’re going to do, even when things are difficult.Your financial identity is built the same way.Whenever you save money after telling yourself you’re going to save money, you reinforce the belief that you handle money well.The bridge between health and wealth is identity Remember: you have one nervous system, one set of habits, and one identity. All of your parts are integrated into your one life.A question to sit with:Where in my life am I feeding scarcity? Is it in my body, my bank account, or both?If you liked this information, this season of Lamisa Wellness Collective is all about diving deeper into the psychology of food and money, so please consider liking, sharing, subscribing, and joining the conversation by leaving a comment!Did you see last week’s post?This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lamisa Wellness Collective at lamisawellnesscollective.substack.com/subscribe