The Amazing Well-being Benefits Of A Good Morning Text

How we start the day can have a significant effect on how that day goes for us. One way to help the day start right is to send other people an old-fashioned good morning text. Here’s my argument for doing just that.

 

 

Start the Day With A Good Morning Text

 

A good morning text, while seemingly simple, can have a surprising number of positive benefits, both for the sender and the recipient. My partner gives me a wake-up good morning text at 10.00. That’s become part of our thing, even though I’m awake long before they send it.

 

On the flip side of a good morning text, I message my partner to get ready for bed, as they faff way too much, although now I’ve switched that up to just saying “sweet nightmares”, which is also our thing.

 

 

The Benefits Of Starting The Day With A Good Morning Text

 

It might seem trivial to start the day with a good morning text, or some version of that, like “have a good day”, but it shows we’re thinking about the other person (Antonio, 2019). It doesn’t take long, just a couple of minutes at most, but the benefits to our relationships are priceless.

 

Who doesn’t like knowing that someone cares about them, whether it’s a partner, a friend, or a parent? Think of it as sending someone a microjoy. You might not be able to see them smile, but you’ll know they appreciate it, and will miss it if it stops.

 

According to Swain and Pati (2020), in India, it’s so common to send people they know a good morning text that it’s an accepted habit even between acquaintances and friends of friends. But it doesn’t stop there. In Taiwan, sending a good morning text and memes helps older people connect (Lee, 2024). No more so than during covid.

 

Memes being sent as a good morning text are also popular among Indian men, according to Banks (2022). They find memes and then customise them with their own text before sending them as their good morning text.

 

 

Such acts help boost our mood and help put us in a more positive mindset (The Economic Times, 2025). A form of kindness we could benefit from nowadays, where too often we’re just fed a diet of negative news and information.

 

It can also help with reducing stress and anxiety, as knowing someone is thinking of them can provide a sense of comfort and stability, potentially easing morning anxieties.

 

Such morning habits can help create healthy communication habits, allowing for regular check-ins. This can make it a cornerstone of a healthy and strong relationship.

 

If we’re in a long-distance relationship, this can also help each other feel less lonely by showing the other person that they’re on our mind (The Economic Times, 2025). Hopefully, this will give a sense of closeness even though we’re far away. This is because a good morning text helps express warmth and helps reinforce your connection with the other person.

 

 

I came across a question on Girls Ask Guys, where two people are messaging each other and trying to see if a relationship is on the cards over several weeks, when things take a turn when the guy sends a good morning text. Now she’s thinking this is significant, and it could well be, because this hasn’t happened with this person. People have voted on what they think it means. Why not check it out and see if your thoughts align with the others who have voted by clicking here.

 

Sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most (Steber, 2020). Think about it. What are some of your best memories with your partner, parents, and friends? For example, I don’t have a great relationship with my mum, but I will always remember that she would take me to the park to play football with me because my friends were in the year above me and started school before me.

 

Even in a professional setting, a thoughtful morning message can boost morale, strengthen team bonds, and encourage a proactive mindset, leading to better collaboration and engagement.

 

 

Summary

 

Good morning texts are a small gesture with a big impact. They contribute to emotional wellbeing, strengthen connections, and help foster a positive start to the day. Whether it’s a romantic partner, a friend, a family member, or even a colleague, a well-timed “good morning” can make a significant difference.

 

So how are you going to start brightening people’s days with a good morning text? A traditional text message? A meme? Or maybe some other way? Let me know in the comments below.

 

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References

 

Antonio, W. (2019, December). 20 Reasons a Good Morning Text is So Important: Make Their Day. Elephant Journal. Retrieved from https://www.elephantjournal.com/2019/12/20-reasons-a-good-morning-text-is-so-important-make-their-day.

Banks, M. (2022). Good morning! Memes and the visual economy of images in contemporary India. Journal of the Anthropological Society of Oxford Online, 14(1). Retrieved from https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:b87de07e-3329-4801-9c75-d76571bb3154/files/rn009w373k.

Lee, M. C. (2024). Memes of care: good morning images and digital care among older people in Taiwan. East Asian Science, Technology and Society: An International Journal, 18(3), 311-333. Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/18752160.2023.2256107.

The Economic Times. (2025, April). 8 reasons the power of a good morning text can transform your connection. The Economic Times. Retrieved from https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/web-stories/8-reasons-the-power-of-a-good-morning-text-can-transform-your-connection/slideshow/120083686.cms.

Steber, C. (2020, March). Positive Reasons to Say “Good Morning”. Thrive Global. Retrieved from https://community.thriveglobal.com/positive-reasons-to-say-good-morning.

Swain, R. K., & Pati, A. K. (2020). Habitual daily ‘Good Morning’ message senders reveal the status of their own circadian clock. Biological Rhythm Research, 51(5), 735-746. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/96419420/Habitual_daily_Good_Morning_message_senders_reveal_the_status_of_their_own_circadian_clock and https://doi.org/10.1080/09291016.2018.1558742.