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The alarm sounds and you’re off.
The day has begun.
Everyone has their morning routine.
Admittedly, my routine is not necessarily the healthiest, at least according to experts.
I’m guilty of that one.
What’s the big deal, you ask?
It seems that if you don’t finish that cycle, you’ll awake groggy rather than refreshed.
The best thing for an alert day is to avoid the temptation completely.
Don’t reach for the phone to check email, social media
OK, I admit it.
It turns out I’m not alone.
“There is very little that cannot wait a minimum of 59 minutes.”
That way you won’t be tempted to reach for it first thing.
Oh, and do your Netflix binging somewhere other than in your bed.
Don’t stay all curled up.
So start your day with water.
It’s one of the best things you’re able to do for your body.
I know, I know.
Some of us think we can’t get started without a cuppa joe from the get go.
Confession: It’s my favorite part of my morning routine.
So for most people, the best time to drink coffee is after 9:30 a.m.
Yes, whether you make your bed or not might seem like a trivial detail for many of you.
I mean, who’s going to notice if you don’t make your bed?
Charles Duhigg, author ofThe Power of HabitandSmarter Faster Better, disagrees.
It doesn’t take but a minute and you’ll be happy you made the effort.
Besides, I was rarely hungry before 11 a.m.
It seems I wasn’t alone.
My idea that skipping breakfast would help with weight loss has turned out to be a complete fallacy.
Other studies find thateating breakfast can help preventdiabetes and heart disease, and improve performance and memory.
I guess Mom was right.
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, so think about making it a priority.
“Morning exercisers tend to stick with their exercise habit,” hetoldWebMD.
Yeah, I can relate to that.
It will also mean you are more likely to be mindful throughout the day."
It seems this particular habit of mine is a good one.
I also like to jot down five things for which I am grateful.
It has changed my life, in many ways.
It’s up to you.
Have a great day!
