Mornings can be pretty crazy. You wake up with the sound of an alarm clock, jump out of bed, quickly run to the bathroom and fix yourself up. And after you spend too much time thinking about what outfit you’ll wear for the day, what to eat, and what things to bring, you’re low on energy and pressed for time. It’s a stressful morning routine that can set the tone for the rest of the day.
However, mornings shouldn’t have be stressful. There are plenty of ways to become a morning person and I’ve gathered down below some awesome tips to help you out with this. They’ll increase your productivity, improve your mood, and make your day better and brighter. So check them out and let me know what you think!
Get Enough Sleep
Your sleep will help determine your mood the next morning. So always make it a habit to get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep and make getting up earlier easier for a more productive day.
No Gadgets in the Bedroom
Your phone, laptop, or tablet should never be in your bedroom. It’s a tempting way to check your email or social media right before sleeping which can promote anxiety and stress. Also, when not set on silent, they can interrupt your sleep and make it hard for you to fall back asleep again.
Let In the Light
If you have a window in your room, then try leaving the curtains open so that you can get vitamin D from the rising sun. It’s a great way to start the day off.
Skip the Snooze
Make sure to never hit the snooze button so that your day always starts off right. You’re already awake, so it’s best to not put it off and be late. You can also put the alarm clock on the other side of your bedroom so that you’re forced to get up.
Get Up at the Same Time Every Day
By simply being consistent with the time you wake up each morning, and not hitting snooze, waking up at the same time will feel more natural. Also, over time, you’ll start to wake up without an alarm clock.
Work Out in the Morning
Yes, you read it right. After waking up and getting ready, exercise will boost your energy. Try doing a quick walk or jog and this will help you feel refreshed and make you ready for the day.
Eat Breakfast
Those tired eyes may go away once you’ve already eaten your breakfast. Drink a cup of coffee and have some overnight oats or breakfast toast. This will provide you with the energy you need to start things off right.
Always Have Something to Look Forward To
Wouldn’t it be great to wake up in the morning and look forward to something you get to do that day? I mean, it can be your work, a scheduled vacation, or an activity for the day. It will give you a reason to hop out of bed and be a morning person.
Alright, so I hope I was able to give you some inspiration for becoming a morning person. And applying these ideas to your life will make things a lot easier. So give them a try and you’ll start to see your days become more productive.
Chasing Foxes was started in 2016 as a way for Grace and her husband, Silas, to start traveling. However, they started to realize that they had a passion for improving themselves, and wanted to help others level up their lives as well. So whether it's with cooking, travel, or staying healthy, they want to help you better your life bit by bit, as they do the same.