The way you start your morning can set the tone for your entire day.
Experts say incorporating these healthy habits into your morning routine can get you going and help you feel energized throughout your day.
- Drink water before anything else to wake up your body’s systems. Drinking a glass of water can reduce calorie intake during the day and improve your mental performance.
- Don’t look at your phone as soon as you wake up. According to Science Focus, a recent study suggests “early-morning doomsrolling fosters anxiety and pessimism.”
- Stretch before you get out of bed
- Don’t drink caffeine on an empty stomach. This can cause you to be jittery.
- Make sure to eat a protein rich breakfast. Bonus points for a breakfast with fiber as well. This can help you to snack less during the day. According to Suparna Chhibber, M.D., “protein-rich foods help to regulate the circadian rhythm and modulate cortisol spike.”
- Practice gratitude and set an intention. This will start your day with a positive tone. Want to take it a step further? Write down your intention for the day. According to Brian Scudamore, this makes you more likely to achieve this goal.
- Wake up at the same time every day.
- Get some natural sunlight.
