How you choose to start your morning can have a certain impact on the rest of your day. Even the slightest hiccup in your morning has the power to ruin your entire day, which is why it’s so important to always try and start your morning right. However, this is easier said than done, especially when all you want to do is hit the snooze button, or maybe your productivity levels don’t start until midday.
You don’t have to be a morning person who is leaping out of bed in order to start your morning off right; it just takes a little more conscious effort and perhaps some tweaking to the routine!
Here are some top tips you can try to improve your morning starts.
Set Your Alarm a Little Earlier
You don’t have to avoid the snooze button altogether, but if you are a fan of snoozing, then set your alarm ten minutes earlier so that your snooze time is included and doesn’t affect you running late or oversleeping.
If you can manage it, try not to snooze at all, as this can actually result in you feeling a lot groggier if you drift back into sleep and have to wake up again. Instead, turn your alarm off and give yourself a few moments in bed to come around.
Prepare as Much as Possible the Night Before
Mornings can be infinitely less stressful if you do whatever you can ahead of time. Waking up knowing that everything is ready to go will help you to feel more relaxed and avoid rushing around.
So if you have a bag to pack, outfit to choose, clothes to iron, or lunch to prepare, try to do everything before you hit the hay so you can have an easier morning.
Do a Workout After You’ve Woken Up
Getting a workout done before you leave the house is a great way to feel refreshed and energized for the day. Not only that, but it will help you to feel more at ease throughout the day, knowing that your daily workout is already done and dusted.
A great morning workout can be yoga, as it’s easy going and helps to stretch out your body after a night of sleep. It can also help to calm the mind and body before the day begins, so this can be a preferable exercise if you’re not looking for heavy cardio first thing.
Drink a Glass of Water
Staying hydrated throughout the day is key, but starting your day with a glass of water will start you off on the right foot. A glass of water will help to kickstart your body and have you feeling refreshed.
Listen to Something Motivational
Whether it’s an inspiring podcast while you’re driving to work, your favorite song while you’re taking a shower, or anything you enjoy listening to while eating your breakfast, this can have a key effect on your positive mindset.
Try these ideas and see how your morning improves!
I try to always reach for some water right when I wake up. I can’t work out right away though. I am not a morning person.
I do find that a morning workout benefits me. I used to wait until afternoon but now I get it done in the morning.
These are some great ideas. I need to work on doing a workout in the morning. I use to do that, but not so much anymore.
I do drink water when I wake up, but I admit need to get more organized with my workouts
Great tips! It’s so important to start the day in the right way! It’s great the idea of listening motivational.
Wow! These are a great routine to follow every day. Everybody should consider this and make everyday a happy day.
These are great tips to start your day off right! I used to have my kids pick out their clothes the night before and it saved us a lot of stress. My daughter usually picked out two since she was more particular about what she wore.
These tips are very helpful! I will definitely keep them in mind to make sure I start my morning right!