Not a morning person? Don’t fret, try these tips to help you jump-start the day.
Some people wake up before the roosters, but not everyone rises with the sun. no matter what, most of us will have the alarm clocks on snooze at least on weekdays. So how would you start the day with a little more oomph?
Plan your day ahead
With an average 16 waking hours available to us every day, we usually end up wishing we had more time or wondering why we failed to maximise our day. Getting started is a lot harder when you don’t know what to do. Have a schedule – a chronological to-do list the day before – to help you ease into the day. Since we are most creative in the morning, that’s a great time to get your most complex work done. You’ll get more work done, when you start to prioritise.
When you wake up, maintain a positive focus. Ask yourself questions like, “What can I achieve today?”.
Get physical
Schedule an exercise regime into each day. even just a few minutes of exercise a day can give you more energy and strengthen your endurance. An intense but short workout stimulates the brain, provides a surge of endorphins and produces an adrenalin that boosts alertness and energy.
If this does not appeal to you, try yoga, or better still, have sex – morning sex triggers a chemical rush of testosterone, dopamine and oxytocin that boosts alertness.
Hydrate
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