One way you can set the stage for a productive day is to have a routine when you wake up in the morning.
But that’ll be a moot point if you don’t get a sufficient amount of sleep. If you’re an adult, you should strive for at least seven hours of quality sleep nightly. You won’t get up in the morning on the right foot if you don’t get the sleep you need to function properly in the morning.
What follows is a look at things you can do in the morning to ensure you get off to a good start.
Exercise
It’s a good idea to strive for at least half an hour daily of moderate physical activity. When you get up in the morning, you might want to do some exercise to get the blood pumping. Sometimes trying to put it off until later in the day means it won’t get done.
So, it might be more worth your while to pencil in some exercise time early in the morning before you head to work or school. You can get on a treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical machine, or any other exercise equipment you have. If you don’t have such equipment, go out for a walk.
Meditate or Read
You might also want to set aside some time to give yourself the right headspace so that you’re laser focused on what you want to do for the day. Do you meditate? You can go online to learn about some simple meditation techniques. If you’re religious, the early morning hours of the morning are a great time to pray or read uplifting materials. It’ll help to reduce stress, put you in a positive frame of mind, and prepare you for the challenges of the day ahead.
Eat Breakfast
While it’s become somewhat fashionable among many people to skip breakfast, that’s a mistake. Breakfast is actually the most important meal of the day. Among other things, it gives your body the glucose it needs to increase energy levels. It also helps with alertness, memory, and problem-solving acumen. Eating a healthy breakfast will give you the best results.
What can you eat for a healthy breakfast? You can have things like eggs, oatmeal, Greek yogurt, berries, whole grain bread, protein shakes, cottage cheese, nuts, fruit, and other things.
Bathroom
If you work up a sweat during the exercise session, you’ll want to shower. Going through your oral health routine — brushing teeth, flossing, and mouthwash — is also essential. And it’s also a good idea to use the toilet before heading off to school or work.
You can have an even more pleasant bathroom routine if you get a bidet installed. A bidet is a device that uses a stream of water to clean your genital and anal regions after you use the bathroom. You can get a bidet attached to your existing toilet or a freestanding unit that replaces your existing toilet. Having a good bathroom routine will get the day started off right.
Plan the Rest of Your Day
It doesn’t hurt to create a to-do list to know what you intend to do during the day. You’ve probably heard the saying that those who fail to plan, plan to fail. So, ensure that you have some idea of what you need to do so that you have some direction to your day.
If you’re looking for a morning routine, the above suggestions will give you a good place to start. It’s essential to have a morning routine in place. Doing so will help you set the stage for the remainder of the day — a day that you’ll be prepared to make the most of.
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