While developing healthy habits is on everyone’s to-do list, following through with our noble intentions is a lot harder than it seems, especially in the morning when there’s already a lot to do. However, the good thing about human nature is that the less time-taking and complex a habit is, the more likely we are to stick to it.
Set An Early Alarm To Wake Up Early
Studies have shown that being a morning person has major health benefits. Waking up early not only makes you feel happier and healthier, but also boosts immunity, improves efficiency & productivity and helps maintain a healthy weight. According to a study by the University of London, folks who are up by 7:00 am have a lesser chance of being stressed, depressed, and obese.
Don’t Hit the Snooze Button
As they say, ‘you snooze, you lose.’ Repeatedly hitting the snooze button results in Sleep Inertia which is a physiological state of reduced cognitive and sensory-motor performance that exists immediately after waking up. According to sleep experts, by dozing off for those additional minutes, we prepare our bodies for another sleep cycle, which when quickly interrupted causes exhaustion for the rest of the day.
Drink A Glass Of Lukewarm Water As Soon As You Wake Up
H2O makes up 50 to 80% of our body weight and every single tissue, cell, and organ we have needs it to function smoothly. Not only does drinking water rehydrate your body, but it also revs up your digestive system, and boosts metabolism. It also has positive effects on your skin and brain function. If you add a dollop of fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to the water, it’s even more beneficial, especially for weight loss.
4. Stretch a Little
Simple stretching exercises in the morning not only improve posture and flexibility, but also get the blood flowing to the brain, reduces chronic back pain, and revitalize you. The focus should be on the common stiff and inflexible muscles like hamstrings, hip flexors, calves, and chest. Hold each stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat 3 to 5 times on each side of your body.
Meditate Everyday
At least 10 minutes each morning should be devoted to practicing meditation. Numerous researches have shown that practicing meditation regularly helps in reducing stress, managing anxiety, increasing efficiency, aiding weight loss, promoting emotional health, lengthening attention span and making you an overall better person.
Get Some Sunshine
Natural light promotes wakefulness by stimulating the neurotransmitters involved in waking up our brain functions. It also synchronizes our internal body clock which influences sleep-wake cycles, eating habits, metabolism, hormone release, and body temperature. That’s why getting a healthy dose of sunlight right after waking up in the morning is one of the simplest and most satisfying morning habits to get into.
Healthy Habits To Add To Your Daily Morning Routine! 