Start Your Day in a Great Way With These Tips
How you start your day sets the tone for the rest of it. Here are some fast actions that can help you achieve that you can incorporate into your morning routine for a better start to the day.
Have you ever noticed that the remainder of your day seems to reflect the turmoil of your morning—you skip breakfast, snooze your alarm, and rush to get out the door?
Planning your morning is important since it will determine how the rest of the day will go. You set up your day for success when you develop positive morning habits.
Check for messages for the day
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You are doing yourself a disservice if the first thing you do when you wake up is check your smartphone for messages or work email. You are starting your day in a defensive attitude as opposed to one of inner serenity and control because you are instantly developing a reactionary mindset rather than a proactive one.
Instead, consider spending the first hour of your day without using any technology so that you can start the day with awareness of the moment and a constructive concentration.
Have warm water
It’s a good idea to hydrate your body by having a glass of water first thing in the morning after going for several hours without one. The Ayurvedic practice of adding lemon to a warm glass of water aids in the elimination of toxins from the digestive tract that may have accumulated over night. It also serves as a good source of vitamin C, helps to keep breath fresh, promotes weight loss, and speeds up metabolism and digestion. Start your day off right in the morning with a healthy—and energizing—drink.
Happiness and gratefulness during the day
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Before you even get out of bed, give yourself a few minutes to smile and practicing being thankful. Dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin are feel-good neurotransmitters that are released when you smile and that improve your mood, relax your body, and slow down your pulse rate. Who wouldn’t want to get their day off to such a good start?
Start thinking about your blessings when you grin. According to studies, among other advantages, practicing thankfulness lowers stress hormones and elevates mood. So, adopting a straightforward daily appreciation practice is a fantastic way to start your day.
Making your bed
The Tim Ferriss Show host and author Tim Ferriss has conducted interviews with more than a hundred extremely successful individuals from a range of backgrounds and professions. “What’s your morning routine?” he invariably queries. Making his bed is one of the five habits he has acquired along the way and incorporated into his morning routine.
Making your bed is a short morning task that will make you feel accomplished. What better way to start the day than with a sense of pride in one’s achievements? It may seem unneeded, inconsequential, or like a waste of time because you’ll only use it again at night.
Meditation for a positive day ahead
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A mindfulness practice, such as meditation, can help you Centre yourself and train your mind and emotions, which in turn affects how you respond to obstacles throughout the day.
Setting your objective for the day is a terrific idea to do while you are meditating. You may make decisions that help you live the life you really want to live once you are clear on how you want your day to go, how you want to feel, and what you want to achieve.
Physical exercise
Starting your day with exercise energizes your body and mind, whether it’s a fast yoga session, a brisk stroll with your pet, a set of sit-ups and push-ups, or a trip to the gym to burn off yesterday night’s dinner. Establish a schedule for the exercise that is best for you. Your blood will begin to circulate and help settle any brain chatter if you move your body in the morning; it doesn’t have to be strenuous, extended, or intense. You can even switch up the type of exercise you do each day to keep your routine interesting.
Self-care to start the day afresh
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Making an effort to look well contributes to self-confidence. You won’t have to worry about it as much throughout the day if you feel “put together.”
Consequently, take a shower, wash your face, brush your teeth, floss, comb your hair, apply lotion or oil, dress to impress, and practice any other hygiene or grooming practices that make you feel good about yourself. This could entail choosing your outfit the night before (especially if you are pressed for time in the morning) or ironing your clothing—whatever makes you feel as though you are looking after your health, looking respectable, and feeling confident.
Eating healthy
As you’ve surely heard, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you make time to have a healthy breakfast that includes lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains, you’ll have more energy throughout the day and a better ability to concentrate.
To-do list for the day
Make a “to-do” list for the upcoming day in a few minutes. Then prioritize it such that only 3 to 5 items—ranked in order of importance—are on your daily list. This will guarantee that you deal with the most pressing concerns first.
Clearing your mind of mental chatter by writing down your “to-dos” rather than keeping them floating about in your head. Knowing what needs to be accomplished each day gives you a sense of purpose. Additionally, crossing things off your list is a wonderful feeling that really fosters a sense of success.
Get the necessary sleep
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This last one isn’t technically a morning habit, but before you can hope to build new, healthy morning routines, you need have a strong foundation of a rested body and mind. How you feel when you are awake is influenced by your sleep habits. If you’ve been feeling sleepy, anxious, or exhausted, you could not be getting enough quality sleep.
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