A healthy morning routine is definitely the backbone of anyone’s self care practice that includes staying healthy and losing that unwanted extra weight. In the present scenario, when it’s best to stay indoors, cementing some of these morning habits will make it easier to prioritise your mental and physical health throughout the day. Let us talk about some of the things you might want to add to your morning routine.
1. Be an early riser
- Early rising is an excellent way to increase your productivity
- It gives you a kick start for the day ahead
- Rising early gives you momentum in mental fitness, reduced stress levels ensure that your productivity levels are extremely high
- Early risers often go to bed early. It translates into better sleep quality as your body’s internal clock adapts to your sleep routine
- Getting up early instils you with positivity
2. Drink luke warm water
- Warm water works like magic in the morning
- It relieves any nasal congestion
- Warm water aids in digestion
- It calms the central nervous system
- Warm water helps relieve constipation
- Keeps you hydrated for the rest of the day
- Warm water is also known to aid in weight loss
- It decreases the stress levels in the body
- Can help reduce toxins in the body
3. Planning
- It creates structure in your life and surroundings
- Eliminates the habit of procrastinating things. You do things now and not tomorrow or later
- Saves time and helps build momentum to achieve goals
- Helps achieve your goals in every aspect of life
- Improves self discipline
- Lowers stress and anxiety
- Gives you ample time for yourself
- Increases productivity
- You keep a track of your surroundings and your activities
4. Reading / Research
- Reading / research leads to mental stimulation and brain exercising
- It also increases your vocabulary and knowledge expansion
- Lowers levels of stress and helps with memory improvement
- It strengthens your writing abilities, enhances your imagination and boosts your sleep
5. Daily motivation
- Listen to motivational and inspirational talks
- It will help you stay positive and happy
- Even five minutes of this will set you up for a positive mindset for the rest of the day
6. Exercise and meditation
- Exercise at least for 30 min daily for optimising your healthy
- There is no bigger motivation than to be fit
- Even if you’re not able to step outside, exercise indoors
- Do yoga, absorb some sun early morning
- Do 10 min of meditation and breathing exercises daily
7. Start your day with a healthy meal
- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day
- Have a hearty and healthy breakfast
- Make preparations a day prior if required
- Do not be in a habit to skip breakfast or any other meal