Routines can also helpmake positive lifestyle changes stick.
Too many people wake up every day with a barrage of chores and responsibilities, Dr. Chen tells Well+Good.
I take a stab at go about asregular a [morning routine] scheduleas possible.
This helps my mind and body know what to expect first thing in the morning.
The ingredients for this soothing schedule are simple but multifaceted.
The routine should prep both the body and the mind for whats ahead, explains Dr. Chen.
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These are the agreed-upon steps anyone can take for a calming morning routine.
Now thats a reason to get up in the morning!
While not many of us can do that and if you are one of the lucky ones, how?
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Dr. Porters number one tip is to avoid anything jarring.
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Sleep expertMichael Breus, PhD, recommends drinking 20 to 30 ounces of room temperature water first thing.
Theres even a name for that iconicmorning stretch: pandiculation!
Its an instinctive response that happens automatically, says exercise physiologistSharon Gam, PhD, CSCS.
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Its how your body shifts from rest to activity, arousing the nervous system and honing your attention.
you’re able to lean into this by extending that stretch-and-yawn with simplemorning stretchesdesigned to increase blood flow.
Eat a yummy, nutrient-rich breakfast
Eating gets your metabolism fired up, which also makes you feel alert.
Additionally, making breakfast a meal you look forward to can put a spring in your step.
So dont underestimate the importance of the yum-factor!
Journal or meditate
Youve tended to your body, now its time to tend to your mind.
Carv[ing] out five minutes or 10 minutes to listen and tune in can be incredibly beneficial.
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