Want to wake up refreshed? Making just a few tweaks to your a.m. routine can help you feel more energized and alert when the alarm bell sounds. Here are 7 strategies guaranteed to put a spring in your step
Have a good breakfast
It’s the best way to recharge your batteries even if you don’t have much time in the morning: all you have to do is pick one of these 15 quick breakfast ideas that will help you avoid being hungry before lunch.
You will immediately feel more awake and have more energy.
Stretch your muscles as soon as you wake up
Take a few minutes after waking up to stretch. This will activate your blood circulation and you can even do some stretching on your bed with your eyes closed to wake up gently. It will also activate the release of endorphins that will make you feel less stressed, more relaxed and you will approach your day with a much more positive state of mind.
Listen to music
Play rhythmic music that you like and that will put you in a good mood as soon as you wake up. Prepare as many things as possible the evening before This will save you a lot of time in the morning and make it feel like you’re doing everything fast.
It is a very pleasant feeling that puts us in a good mood right away and has the merit of motivating us to be even more productive afterwards, whether at work or at home.
Conversely, when you waste time because you spend 10 minutes finding what to wear, can’t find your keys or phone or can’t get your hands on that important document you absolutely need before you leave, you feel stressed and it’s not the ideal way to start your day.
Instead, take 10 minutes to prepare your things in peace the day before, so you won’t forget anything and wake up less stressed.
Don’t watch TV
If listening to the news and hearing bad news easily puts you in a bad mood, lose the habit of listening to the news in the morning when you wake up. You can always listen to the tracks or watch the morning show later in the day.
Put fresh flowers on bedside table
Several studies have shown that flowers can make you happier, so if you like it, don’t hesitate to have pretty flowers where you can see them as soon as you wake up.
Leave curtains or blinds half open
During autumn and winter, you should try to enjoy every ray of sunshine. We all know that our mood changes with the weather and waking up with the sun’s rays and then enjoying a few more minutes of its light makes us feel happier right away. Go to bed an hour early
Get up right away
Even if you feel tired and wouldn’t have said no to an extra hour’s sleep, get up the first time you wake up! Otherwise, you will feel even more tired and grumpy than if you had got up right away. It’s not a joke, it’s scientifically proven!
