Most of us want to hit the snooze button in the mornings and sleep more. But that’s not something we can do regularly. If you are among those people, you should consider setting up some morning rituals that will motivate you to leave the bed and stay productive throughout the day. Here are 10 morning rituals for daily success that might help.
1.
Try to Wake Up at the
Same Time Daily
It is essential that you try to wake up at
the same time every morning. It will help you regulate your sleep cycle and
allow your body to wake up simultaneously daily naturally. Set up your alarm
clock away from you so that you don’t hit the snooze button and have to get up
to turn the noise off. Aim for at least 7-9 hours of sleep every night.
2.
Fill Your Room with Natural
Light
Light plays a key role in controlling the
circadian rhythm and improves your mood. It also boosts your ability to
complete tasks. So, whenever you get up, open the curtains and let the light
motivate you.
3.
Have Some Water
Sleeping can make your body dehydrated. So,
it would help if you had a glass of water after you woke up. It will help
replenish fluids and ensure that your metabolism works smoothly during the day.
It can also help you wake up and reduce hungry feelings.
4.
Pick a Healthy Breakfast
Start your day with a healthy breakfast
that will help lower the risk of diabetes, improve concentration and
productivity, and enhance cognitive function. It also kicks starts your
metabolism. If you skip it, it might lead to weight gain. Have healthy foods
like oatmeal, berries, eggs, nuts, or cottage cheese. Here’s what
Canadians eat for breakfast.
5.
Exercise Daily
Increase your energy, boost your
metabolism, get help sleeping better and be a happier person overall by
exercising in the morning. Even a few minutes of vigorous, aerobic exercise are
enough.
6.
Complete Vital Tasks
Every person’s willpower is strongest in the
morning. So, you should start your day with vital tasks like a reply to emails
or creating a presentation for your business.
7.
Meditate
Reduce your stress and anxiety, promote
awareness and sleep better with meditation in the morning. It will keep you calm
and take just 10 minutes of your precious time.
8.
Create a To-Do List
Ensure that you stick to a schedule by
making a to-do list every morning or night. Create a list with priority tasks
on the top (early in the mornings) and keep the list doable, not too ambitious.
It will help you to divide your time wisely.
9.
Practice Breathing Exercises
Calm your busy mind and stay energized
throughout the day by practicing breathing exercises for a few minutes in the
morning. It’s especially helpful when you have a big day and can’t afford to be
stressed or anxious about it.
10.
Have Some Tea
Avoid coffee and have more sustained energy
with a cup of tea. You can pick matcha green tea that will help you wake up and
stay alert without the jitters that coffee usually brings in. Read more about
Canadians’ tea habits here.
Source:
https://fairygodboss.com/articles/morning-routines-for-successful-people