6 Great Ways To Start The Day

The way you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day.  When you experience a stressful feeling from the moment you wake up, you will most likely carry it along throughout the day if you do nothing. On the contrary, if you find a way to start the day focused, it will be easier for you to handle the daily stress and enjoy the rest of the day.

But, starting the day on the right foot is not always easy, especially if you wake up in a hurry or after only a few hours of sleep. But, even if you have slept less than necessary , it is possible to start the morning in a positive way to face the day with vitality, excitement and motivation.

It is worth the effort to get up early to give your morning the necessary boost to turn the day into a great day. 

Set the alarm clock earlier

By getting up a little earlier you will be able to get up more calmly, without tension and without haste. You can listen to the radio in bed, stretch little by little, and get ready to start the day. Waking up earlier will not only allow you to enjoy a few minutes in bed, but it also gives you the opportunity to create a more relaxed routine to start the day.

Start the day in the shower

The morning shower isn’t just a way to unwind. Time spent underwater is relaxing and energizing time. To do this, before starting with the toilet, sit the jet of hot water for a minute and let the water run down your back, massaging it.

The hot water will relax your muscles and your mind. That minute will also allow you to think about the possibilities that lie ahead and feel grateful for the new day. When stress appears throughout the day, you can evoke these feelings to relax and regain control over your emotions.

Read something inspiring

From a motivational quote to a self-help snippet, morning reading will help you find a new source of motivation. Reading in the morning will keep you inspired all day and allow you to have a positive conversation with yourself, thus avoiding negative thoughts.

Give a hug

Hugs generate a hormonal explosion that helps us feel good and overcome fears. So starting the morning with a hug is a great way to start the day.

The “hug therapist” Lía Barbery, author of the book The language of hugs,  says that when we hug we not only secrete oxytocin, but also serotonin and dopamine are released, which generates a pleasant feeling of well-being, harmony and fullness when we hug.

Have a complete and balanced breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal because what we eat as soon as we start the day helps us balance blood sugar levels and offers us energy to manage physical and mental stress. Without a good breakfast you are more vulnerable, both physically and mentally. 

The problem is that many people apologize that they do not have time for breakfast or that they have no appetite in the morning. This is because they get up in a hurry and stressed. But if you apply the above tips, especially that of getting up earlier, you will see how you can make and have a good breakfast.

But it is not worth having breakfast just anything. Breakfast must contain all the groups of nutrients necessary for the body, that is, carbohydrates -especially complex, avoiding abuse of simple sugars-, proteins, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats (avoiding saturated ones).

move on

Moderate exercise will kick-start your metabolism and energize both your body and mind. Going for a walk or practicing yoga are some options.

In any case, exercising in the morning will motivate you to keep in mind that your health comes first, which will help you feel better about yourself and maintain a healthy lifestyle.