How we start our day affects how we feel throughout the day. If you're just rushing in the morning, you'll most likely feel that way throughout the day. Therefore, it is very important that your mornings are as calm, cheerful and stress-free as possible.
Productive people are not productive just because it requires planning, commitment and effective time management. We offer you six things that will help you get the most out of tomorrow and improve your mood. This will make you more calm and ready for work challenges.
1. Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up
Many times, normal mornings start with rushing around, checking the morning mail on the phone, making coffee and maybe even walking the dog. Maybe you are consistent and try to drink enough water every day. In the morning, the body is significantly dehydrated, because during the night it loses fluid, which of course you do not replace due to sleep. That's why it's important that the first thing you wake up you drink a glass of lukewarm water, to which you can also add lemon juice. With this you will activated their organs, water will eliminate more toxins from the body.
2. Take control of your time and do something you love before work
Many experts recommend that you take time for yourself in the morning and do something you love. This will relax you and get the blood flowing. If you can't exercise intensely in the morning, at least have a good time stretch, meditate, take a short walk, or you can you also listen to music and dance along. All of this stimulates the release of hormones, which will instantly improve your mood and give you more energy.
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3. Avoid stressful situations
Do you also pick up the phone first thing in the morning? Experts are of the opinion that this job you better skip it. Due to checking various messages and e-mails, it can quickly happen that you will be late, which will later mean unnecessary stress and rush. Scrolling through your phone can take up too much of your time in the morning. You might get stuck in a traffic jam on your way to work and be late for work. You can avoid all such situations if you don't let the stress overwhelm you at that moment. It is recommended that you take a deep breath, calm down, as this stabilizes your body.
4. If you wake up tense and tired
If you wake up tense and tired in the morning, experts recommend that you gradually you relax your muscles with light stretching, exercise or a light walk. If you wake up tired, you should go to bed eliminate every evening at about the same time. You need to calm down before going to bed, so treat yourself to a relaxing bath or a cup of tea. Do not eat heavy food right before bed and do not exercise if possible and turn off all light sources in the room one hour before bed, as this affects the production of melatonin, which tells the brain that it is time to sleep. Even a very small amount of light can negatively affect the quality of your sleep.
5. Plan your morning already in the evening
Already the evening before prepare on the next day. It is not only the clothes that are important, but all the other things that await you in the next day. If you have children, help them prepare everything they need, including planning breakfast, as this way you will avoid morning chaos. The more you do before you go to bed, the less work you will have the next morning.
6. Make time for breakfast
The best start to the day is definitely at nutritious breakfast, with which you supply your body with the necessary nutrients and energy. When eating, including breakfast, you need to listen to yourself and eat what suits your body. Above all, you need to take your time and enjoy your morning meal without rushing and stress.
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