5 ways to recharge your morning routine

If you’re finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, it might be time to establish a new routine designed to make mornings easier. To help you get started, here are some top tips to set you up for a great start to your day. You can follow these tips no matter what your work schedule is like, as they’re all versatile and customizable.

Skip the snooze button

When you first wake up it can be very tempting to hit the snooze button and lie in bed for another 10, 20 or even 30 minutes. However, the extra snooze-time won’t make you feel less tired, and can actually leave you worse off by disrupting your sleep cycle.

Don’t risk running late and causing yourself more stress with a sleep strategy that doesn't work. Skip the snooze button and enjoy a gentle stretch and glass of water to help wake you up for the day.

Avoid looking at your phone for the first hour of the day

Checking your phone first thing in the morning can increase cortisol levels. When you see several work emails or social media notifications, it can put you in a stressed state of mind.

Keep your phone on silent and don’t check it until you’ve arrived at work or you’ve completed your morning routine.

Spend some time doing an activity you enjoy

Most of us don’t see the mornings as a time to relax, but it’s important to wake up to something that you enjoy. Whether you do a workout, play with your pet, or do something creative, try to include an activity that you love in your morning routine.

Prepare your meals the night before

Often, preparing your lunch for the day can take up a lot of your early morning time, leaving you feeling rushed with little time to eat a nutritious meal or enjoy other activities that can contribute to a positive start to the day.

Preparing your lunch (and breakfast!) the night before will free up some time in your mornings. Instead of being in the kitchen in the morning, you can use this time to take a quick walk outside, read, or practice some morning meditation to help you start your day feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Enjoy a healthy breakfast

When you start your day off with an unhealthy meal, it sets the tone for the rest of the day. Whether you have prepared your breakfast the night before, or enjoy making it in the morning, start healthy with a nutritious meal.

A nutritious breakfast fuels your body and brain with great nutrients, boosting your energy levels and keeping you focused for the rest of the day.