Waking up in the morning can be a challenge. Getting through the morning can be quite an feat! Here are 11 infallible tricks o have a high energy morning. From eating a healthy and sustaining breakfast to getting enough sleep and exercising, these tricks are the perfect way to start a day.
1. Make Sure You Get Enough Fulfilling Sleep
Getting enough sleep may seem obvious yet for most people enough sleep at night comes few times and far between. A lack of sleep can definitely hinder activities for the on-coming day. Tell yourself, make it your daily goal to get to bed at a certain time in order to be well rested in the morning.
Good, comfortable sleep does wonders for the body and mind and creates a noticeable lift to your overall energy levels. So enjoy the comfort of your bed at night and allow your body to get the adequate rest it needs to sustain it through the day.
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2. Eat A Healthy Breakfast
Eating a healthy breakfast does not necessarily always mean a big one. Nor does it mean finding something in general such as a donut or other pastries. Rather try energizing fruits and yogurts to get the day started and to give your body that extra boost it needs to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. An early and healthy, not too heavy breakfast also sends messages to your mind that other bodily nourishment needs were met and therefore you are ready to take on the day.
3. Take A Morning Walk
Walking is a great exercise and enjoying it while you can helps ease stress. Whether you are walking to work, enjoying a walk in the early morning hours or simply exercising, take time to notice the world around you and let it create a lift in energy.
Morning walks are especially great. Exercise is said to increase energy levels rather than deplete them. So wouldn’t morning exercise be best? Not only do you wake up feeling your best, you keep your body in shape during the process.
4. Wake Up Thinking Positive
Waking up positive starts with going to sleep positive, and early. Remind yourself how good life is, take a deep breath and think about all the good that can come from the day. Yesterday’s stress should stay with yesterday, this morning is a new morning and a new day is waiting to embrace you. Smile and take that positive energy with you wherever you go.
Start your day with a positive reaffirmation of yourself, your hopes and desires. Techniques for maintaining this attitude include creating a daily mantra to start the day positive and including action filled verbs to give you an energy boost. However you decide, choose to wake up positive and keep your mind free of stress and your body ready to take action.
5. Wake Up With a Plan In Mind But Acknowledge There May Be Changes
Wake up with a plan of action for the day and let this motivate you to get up and get moving. Acknowledge that there may be changes to your plans but that should not stop you from pursuing them. Use the energy to keep you going through your morning and remind yourself of your plans and what you have accomplished to get you through the rest of the day. Having a plan in mind is a perfect way to get a sudden burst of energy. Enjoy it and make this an everyday ritual to enliven you each morning.
6. Stretch
Stretching can definitely soothe the body and relieve tiredness and stress from sleeping throughout the night. First thing after waking, stretch those arms and legs and feel the weariness seep out of your body. Not only is stretching soothing and comforting, it keeps the body from getting tense and sends pleasure signals to the brain a perfect way to begin the day.
Practice stretching all your limbs and take deep breathes to stretch your lungs. Another beneficial technique is to massage your scalp to bring more circulation to the brain and to gently rub your arms and legs to also allow better circulation. Including these massages with stretching encourage an increased blood flow throughout the body and also send oxygen to the brain. This simple trick is a good way to feel revitalized, caring for physical harmony and health.
7. Think Of Something That Motivates You
What motivates you? Think of this every morning and let it give you the energy you need! Motivation is key to getting up and out of bed and planning on getting done whatever it is that needs to be done. Motivate yourself early and begin your day in with a positive vitality. Let motivation be your power, your driving force. Do not let anything stand between you and your dreams, figuratively and literally.
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8. Meditate And Connect With Your Mind, Body and Soul
Early morning meditation does not have to include a guru and yoga. Rather, meditate as you use the last few minutes to lie in bed. Watch the sun rise and enjoy your breathing, let it be the only sound that you hear as you wake up for the day. Think about what makes you happy and let these feelings connect your mind to your body and soul. In other words, let you positive thoughts produce a positive environment for your body and positive energy radiating from your soul.
9. Be Inspired By Yesterday’s Achievements To Complete Today’s Goals
Be simply inspired. Remember the good that got you to where you are today and be inspired by that to complete today’s goals. Wake up inspired, encouraged and enjoy the morning for what it is; another chance to create change.
10. Sing
Try literally singing even if you are not so good at it. Singing can create a boost of energy not to mention it is a great morning activity while you are getting ready, making breakfast or in the shower. Simply sing a song and let your focus drift elsewhere unaware of strain and creating a positive environment that encourages happiness and liveliness.
Sing your heart out and enjoy this time you have alone. Let your music be cheerful, invigorating and animated. Sing because no is watching and it will make you feel good under the early morning sun.
11. Don’t Stop For No One
Embrace the morning and let your new day begin. Do not stop shining for no one. Others may be groggy during the morning- that is a social fact, yet you do not have to let this get you down too. Share your energy by just making sure to pursue it every morning. Enjoy the benefit of being energized and if others ask, let them in on your secret. Positivity is contagious and energy, well we all want some!
These 11 tricks to have a high energy morning vary from the obvious to fun tips. With the morning being perhaps the most important part of the day- your morning mood and energy determines the way you feel for the rest of the day. Remember to get the sleep you need at night to wake up feeling refreshed and practice a healthy and active lifestyle to get you feeling great even before your day begins.
Is there anything that helps you get going in the morning? Please share in the comments below.
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