We all have to get up in the morning whether we like it or not. Your morning routine will affect the way you behave throughout the day, so keeping a healthy morning routine can make you more productive! Here are some of the best things to do in the morning in order to have a hard-working and energy-filled day:
Step 1: Don't Hit Snooze
This may take some getting used to, but hitting snooze is a habit that we are all too fond of. Every time you hear the alarm, don't hit snooze. Instead, try to get your body out of bed, and slowly but surely you will get a much more regular sleep schedule.
Step 2: Stretch
Doing the "Child's Pose" in the morning, a pose in which you bring your knees to your chest on the ground will help to stretch out your lower and upper back. This will release tension from your hips and loosen you up for the day.
Step 3: 5-Rep Exercises
Small 5-rep exercises, such as five push-ups, five squats or five lunges, will set a nice tone for your day and get you ready to be productive. There isn't anything about the number 5, just that it is generally an easy number to maintain for most people. You can increase the number gradually as you get used to the morning work-outs.
Step 4: Take a Cold Shower
Taking a cold shower wakes you up and gives you the energy to really wake up and get active. It raises your blood circulation and prepares you for the activities you will perform throughout the day.
Step 5: Lemon Water
Drinking lemon water will get you hydrated after being dehydrated for eight hours. Starting your day with a glass of lemon water will help you replenish the water you have lost and get your stomach ready to digest your breakfast.
Step 6: Eat a Plant-Based Breakfast
It's a common belief that you need milk, eggs, or some other source of protein in order to have a good breakfast. However, you get plenty of protein at other times through the day and it feels good not eating any animal products for one meal a day. A banana with some almonds or avocados is a great example, and another added benefit is no preparation time!
Step 7: Clear Your Mind
Doing a 10-minute meditation or journal writing gives you time to focus on yourself and what you wish to accomplish throughout the day. It will decrease your brain clutter and keep you sharper throughout the day.
