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8 Things To Do Instead Of Sleeping In

Get out of bed.

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8 Things To Do Instead Of Sleeping In

1. Exercise.

While you may regret sleeping your days away, you will never regret the time you spent on your health.

2. Read a book.

Whether you’re a former bookworm or an aspiring bookworm, taking a couple hours every morning to travel to another world or read up on your own is certainly time well spent.

3. Write in a journal.

Take a few minutes to write your thoughts down. You don’t have to start a novel, just write down what is stressing you out or what you’ve been thinking about lately.

4. Make a healthy breakfast.

Fueling your body with healthy foods bright and early is an excellent way to kick-start your day, and can even encourage healthier eating throughout the day.

5. Learn how to play an instrument.

This may seem like a stretch, but if you combine the morning hours you usually spend in bed every week, every month, you could probably start a one-person band by now. Pick up the guitar in your closet and play a few chords before you head out the door.

6. Learn a new language.

There are dozens of free apps for learning new languages. Download one and set aside a few minutes in your morning to learn something new and invaluable.

7. Go for a sunrise hike.

This probably won't be part of an everyday routine, but by the time 10am rolls around, you could have been up with the sun and up and down a mountain. (Or you could always just watch the sunrise from the comfort of your living room.)

8. Meditate

Taking five minutes to clear your head and calm your mind in the morning can make a world of difference in your day.

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