There is no sound worse than those first five notes of an alarm clock first thing in the morning. While some of us are the type to jolt out of bed with a smile on our faces, for others, mornings are the worst enemy. While I have a love-hate relationship with mornings, I have found that there are indeed ways to make mornings a little more bearable.Try out these five adjustments to your routine to make mornings your friend!
1. Mentally plan out your day.
One way to combat the morning blues is to mentally plan out your day right when you wake up to prepare yourself for the day. Give yourself at least one little thing to look forward to each day, even if it's a cookie from your favorite place on your lunch break!
2. Meditate
Meditation is one of the best ways to jumpstart your morning as it will clear your mind and relax your body before your day begins. Even just ten minutes of deep breathing exercises and focused mental thought can completely alter your mindset heading into the day. It's easy with the availability of apps and YouTube guided exercises out there. My favorite meditation app is called Headspace, which provides 10-minute sessions that leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to have a great day!
3. Eat breakfast.