3 things not to do first thing in the morning
Don’t hit the snooze button
believe us, WE GET IT … WHO REALLY wantS TO jump OUT OF THAT BIG comfy BED FIRST THING IN THE morning. NO LESS TO HEAD OFF TO WORK. THAT “fIVE MORE MINUTES” OF SNOOZING CAN TRULY HURT YOUR SLEEP schedule AND isn't likely TO MAKE YOU FEEL MORE RESTED. IF ANYTHING YOU’RE gOING TO BE OVER TIRED AND ready TO GET BACK INTO BED AND FOR the DAY TO BE OVER ALREADY.
FUN LITTLE TIP YOU probably DON’T WANT TO HEAR, BUT TRY SETTING UP YOUR ALARM whether ITS AN ALARM CLOCK OR YOUR PHONE OUT OF YOUR REACH. THUS FORCING YOU TO GET UP AND OUT OF BED! YOU’LL THANK US LATER WHEN YOU FEEL MORE ALERT AND ON TIME AS OPPOSED TO GROGGY AND LATE FOR WORK.
Don’t get on your phone
WE KNOW HOW HARD IT IS NOT TO WAKE UP AND INSTANTLY CHECK YOUR PHONE. WHETHER you're SEEKING FOR A TEXT MESSAGE FROM lovED ONE OR A POSITIVE WORK EMAIL. Perhaps you’re already familiar with the concept of a “low dopamine” morning, but if you’re not, all it means is that for the first 30 minutes to an hour after waking up, you focus on activities that won’t give you the same instant gratification.
Looking at your phone first thing has been shown to INCREASE STRESS AND DECREASE PRODUCTIVITY. EVEN IF WHAT YOU’RE doing ON YOUR PHONE IS CONSIDERED WORK! WHEN WAKING UP AND INSTANTLY GOING TO SCROLL ON YOUR PHONE, THE FIRST HIT OF dopamine IS HIT BY DOING that, THUS LEADING TO that BEING THE ONLY THING YOU WANT TO DO ALL DAY … SCROLL. wondering WHAT ELSE DO I DO INSTEAD OF MINDLESS SCROLLING? TRY CREATING A SLOW AND EASY RITUAL Instead LIKE JOURNALING AND MEDITATION.
Don’t skip breakfast
STOP SKIPPING THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY! I thought we were all taught at a early age HOW IMPORTANT BREakfast to the body. Having a nice, filling meal in the morning is the fuel you need to start your day a lot more energized. however it’s also important to note that not all breakfast foods are created equal. put the donuts and sugary cereal down and warm up that skillet for some eggs. those sugary cereals aren’t keeping your energy levels up for too long. the body takes longer to break down those healthy fats and proteins unlike those lucky charms! no matter how delicious they are. another key fact you probably don’t want to hear from us … try to wait until later in the morning to start drinking coffee, and opt for some water instead to help keep you hydrated. you’ll thank us in no time.
