There is every reason to take advantage of your morning routines. Because we are always more productive after we wake up, taking advantage of the morning will prove beneficial in the short and long term. Waking up feeling successful is the best way to start your day. Following a system of taking charge of yourself and your early hours will make you structured, organized, and prepared to tackle the remaining part of the day.
1. Drink a glass of cold water with lemon
It is more tempting to take a cup of coffee and get your day started. However, it is more beneficial to start your day by drinking a glass of lemon water. Drinking this healthier beverage instead helps you wake up faster, reduces the feeling of hunger, aids your digestive system, gives you a large amount of vitamins, and it freshens your breath of course.
2. Set and review your goals
We all have goals. These could be big or small. There are things we all want to accomplish, but our daily struggles could derail us from where we are headed. This is why it is best to review your progress towards your goals at the start of the day. Create plans to reach your goals, visualize what your day would be like and determine which task has to be accomplished.
3. Use technology to improve your routine
Technology can also be helpful in improving your daily routine. There are plenty of apps that can make your early hours smarter. Coach.me is an app that could help you stick to and maintain new habits during your early hours of the day. There are other apps that do everything from tracking your sleep cycle, to one that offers you different breakfast recipes. Let technology improve your morning routine.
4. Exercise
Every successful person out there exercises. Working out in the morning makes you healthier and stronger. It also increases your longevity. It is difficult to excuse yourself from working out if you want to have a more productive day. Remind yourself that doctors, mental health experts, and gurus all advocate that exercise makes your day better.
5. Embrace the morning light
Don’t stay in the dark. Embrace the natural light that starts the day. Once the sun is up, it can brighten your mood, heighten your perception, improve your performance of tasks, and regulate your body’s Circadian system.
6. Eat healthy
Be careful with what you eat during the early hours of the day. While cereal is a popular breakfast for many of us, it will not serve you best for the morning hours. Protein may be a better choice for you in the morning.
7. Meditate
A five minute meditation could be helpful against stress. It also improves your creativity, gives you a sharper focus, and an increased memory. The more you meditate, the more you are in tune with the process, and the more time you will allot to this relaxing activity.
8. Retain a positive mindset
Look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are ready to take on the world and win! Rather than focusing on negative things that could drain your energy, focus on what you can do to build your self-esteem and confidence. Tell yourself things like:
“I am a kind and successful person.” And,“I will add value to the world around me today.”
You can accomplish so much when you boost your confidence through reciting such affirmations. Getting your day started with the positive mindset attracts goodness and positivity to you.
9. Have a list
Create a list of the most important tasks you want to accomplish during the day. Having a list or a schedule will keep you aware and prepare you for the challenges of the day. Besides, it makes you better structured and less anxious about how the day will turn out.
Start improving your day today. Use these tips to get the best out of your morning!
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