Do you constantly snooze alarms in the morning and have trouble getting out of bed? Although it is quite difficult to wake up in the morning, we need to wake up to fulfill our responsibilities. Starting the day energetically helps keep the day going. Experts have made suggestions to help you be happier in the morning.
PREPARE YOUR CLOTHES FROM THE NIGHT
Get away from the decision-making phase in the morning by preparing your clothes the night before. Choosing the clothes to wear in the morning takes a lot of your time.
PLAN YOUR DAY AHEAD
Write tomorrow’s schedule tonight. “Doing this will not only save you energy and time the next morning when you know what your priorities are, but it will also help you sleep better as your thoughts are transferred to paper,” says Simon Alexander Ong.
HAVE WATER NEAR YOUR BED
Drinking water as soon as you wake up will make it easier for you to start your goal of drinking more water. Shaileen Shah is a happiness coach and lists it as one of her highly effective morning habits.
STOP Snoozing ALARM
“Eliminate the snooze button,” says life coach Avril Matthews. ‘Waking up can be hard, so why do you make yourself do this more than once every morning?’
START THE DAY WITH YOUR INTENTION
Life coach Kerry McLaughlin advises: ‘Set your intentions for the day. ‘I’m not talking about setting goals, I’m talking about morality. For example, if your intention is to use your time productively, make decisions in line with that intention from the beginning to the end of the day.’
STOP ALCOHOL
Andrew Harvey says: ‘One way to have a better morning is to have a better night. ‘It’s worth considering how your evening routine affects your health in the morning. For example, do you drink alcohol to “rest” in the evening? This could have a negative effect the next morning.’
MOVE YOUR BODY
“This can be anything from structured exercise to just rocking your body and some music,” says psychologist Dr Tina Mistry. ‘Our bodies have been lying in bed for 7-10 hours, so it could do with a good shake.’
DO NOT ANSWER THE PHONE FIRST IN THE MORNING
Andrew adds: ‘What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? If you reach for your cell phone and check messages, social media, or the news, this may not help, and if you’re feeling anxious or down in the morning, it may add to it. Try doing something else for a few days and see what difference it makes.’ Kerry supports this: ‘Don’t check the news or social media for at least an hour. Use time just to be in the moment and not be distracted by others or what’s going on in the world.’
WAKE UP AT THE SAME TIME EVERY DAY
“This keeps your body and mind in a routine,” says Dr Sue.
DON’T SKIP THE BREAKFAST PHASE
“My mom has always believed in a good breakfast in the morning, and I share the same sentiment (plus I can’t think properly when I’m hungry),” says Dr Tina Mistry. ‘Eating a nutritionally balanced breakfast is very important.
MAKE THE ROOM LIGHT
As soon as you wake up, open your curtains and let the daylight in. “This helps your circadian rhythm,” says Shaileen.
TRY MEDITATION IN THE MORNINGS
“A kind of meditation in the morning will help you clear your mind and prepare for the day ahead,” says Joanna Konstantopoulou. There are many meditations on ‘YouTube’ and you can choose whichever you think will help you the most.
LEAVE WHAT IS NOT GOOD TO YOU
“When it comes to preparing yourself for an amazing day, the biggest thing you can do for yourself is to figure out what works for you and what doesn’t,” says life coach Penny Haslam. Try a few different ways to start your day and be conscious of what works for you and what sets you up for success. ‘