Getting up in the morning, whether early or late, can be quite a task. We hit snooze button on our alarms multiple times, or tell the person waking us up to buzz off. And when we finally do wake up, we’re not in the best mood. The grumpiness lasts well into the day then, because we probably don’t know how to make it go away. But get ready to never feel the #MorningBlues ever again, with these seven easy habits that will brighten up your mornings.
Listen to music
Listening to music while you shower, or get ready is a great way to perk up your mornings. And what is even better is if you make a special morning playlist with songs that you know put you in a better mood.
Eat breakfast
This is one thing most of us tend to skip every morning, and it’s the biggest mistake we usually make. Eating breakfast is a guaranteed way to feel healthy, and instantly put yourself in a good mood, because who can be happy on an empty stomach? So make sure you start eating breakfast even if it’s just a toast and peanut butter, and a fruit or juice.
Stretch
We know this might sound like too much effort, but stretching in the morning, as soon as you wake up, is very good for you. It gets your blood flowing better, and you’ll immediately feel more active and raring to go.
Drink water
Make it a practice to drink at least a glass of water post waking up in the morning. Whether it’s warm water with lemon and honey, or warm water with apple cider vinegar, or just plain water, it’s a great habit. It will get your metabolism going and also help your body detox.
Sleep on your back
One thing you can do while you sleep at night, to ensure you wake up in a better mood, is sleeping on your back. It has been found to be the ideal sleeping position to ensure that you wake up feeling happy.
Ignore your phone
Most of us have the habit of checking our phones first thing in the morning, to look through our social media feeds. Stop doing this, and not only will you be in a better mood, you’ll also be less distracted, and less likely to be late to work because you were too busy watching some pointless video.
Don’t hit the snooze button on your alarm
While this may be your instant reflex, as soon as you hear the obnoxious tone of your alarm go off, refrain from hitting the snooze button. You will feel much better.
