What does your perfect morning look like? Is it a great workout or a tasty breakfast? Here are five tips to help you create the best morning routine. Start your day off right!
HOW YOU BEGIN YOUR DAY SETS THE TONE FOR THE REST.
If you’ve ever had to rush out the door feeling frantic and distracted, you know how that can affect your entire day. On the flip side, starting the day with a leisurely coffee and some newspaper reading can make everything feel more relaxed.
Here are five simple ways to make your morning healthier and happier, from drinking water to making a quick breakfast.
Even small changes can greatly improve your morning and your entire day. Here are some ideas.
Exercising in the morning boosts your energy levels and lifts your mood. If you’re up for hitting the gym, that’s awesome! But if that’s not your thing, there are other options.
While many morning routines focus on physical health through food and exercise, it’s equally important to take care of your mind and spirit.
This can look different for everyone, but here are some activities and exercises you might want to add to your morning routine.
Breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day, so don’t skip it. People who eat breakfast have better concentration and more energy.
Breakfast doesn’t need to be complicated. Granola and yogurt with some berries and almonds can give you a good start.
If you struggle to find the energy for breakfast or are always in a rush, prepare it the night before. You can make a smoothie that you can grab in the morning.
Bake a batch of muffins at the beginning of the week and use them for breakfast. There are lots of healthy make-ahead breakfast options.
In a hurry? You can even make breakfast in a mug in just one minute. Quick and easy!
Everyone has their own internal clock. If you’re a morning person, it might make sense to start work earlier than others and finish earlier too. But if you’re not fully alert until 10 am, consider starting work then.
While typical work hours are from 9 to 5, they don’t have to be. Talk to your boss about flexible hours. When you start a new job, try to negotiate a schedule that suits you.
Being on a schedule that works for you makes you more energetic, productive, and focused, which is good for your employer too.
Remember, what works for someone else might not work for you.
IMAGINE THE PERFECT MORNING FOR YOU, AND THEN TAKE STEPS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.
You don’t need to change everything at once. Start with one or two new habits at a time. Over time, you’ll feel happier and healthier with your morning routine.