Most of us would do much to wake up feeling happy and ready to take on the world.These are just some of the things you can do to start your day right and bright…
1. Turn on the music
Some experts think that music boosts brainpower simply because it makes listeners feel better, both relaxed and stimulated at the same time, and that a comparable stimulus might do just as well. Apparently, music helps bring on a more positive state of mind, helping to keep depression and anxiety at bay as well. And morning is a good time to start positive, before the day can get you down.
2. Meditate, in many ways
It’s not just for the spiritually inclined. Meditating for just a few minutes, especially in the morning, right after you get up, can help clear the mind.Our minds are in a constant state of thinking and, contrary to what most people think, it is most aggravated when we wake up. Which is why it’s no coincidence that heart attack rates are at their highest in the morning, just after waking.
3. Set the clock back
These extra minutes add to the feeling of well-being as you don’t have to jump out of bed and rush through the morning. Plus you get time to do things tat you enjoy during this time
4. Color your cuppa green
It improves memory, cognitive functions and learning and counters stress responses, both psychologically and physiologically
5. Note to self: read
Those few minutes early in your day, used for feeding your mind with positive thoughts, will pay dividends all day long
6. First, drink water
Not only does it cleanse your system, but also improves bowel movements and helps remove toxins from the body. Plus, it keeps you energetic throughout the day.
7. Coax a cuddle
Right in the morning, jump-start the relaxation response of your body by cuddling your pet, giving a huge hug to a family member or snuggling with your spouse.It may actually help lower blood pressure and decrease stress hormones
8. Get exercise
A good reason to work out in the morning is that it gets your metabolism going and jump-starts your body and mind for the day ahead
9. Roll your eyes
Eye fatigue is a common problem, so take steps to sort it out right in the morning.
10. Things to avoid
• Television news
• Snooze button
• Coffee refills
