We’ve all
heard the old saying about waking up on the wrong side of the bed, right? For most it’s a major challenge to wake up
every day, hop right out of bed after a ‘loving tap’ of the alarm clock feeling
all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. One would assume the vast majority of us are
walking groggily-eyed to the kitchen in search of that 1
st
cup of
coffee. But according to an article I
found on WellAndGood.com, the few hours between waking up and getting to work
determine the mood for the rest of your day. Incorporating some of these hacks
might just help you start each day on the right foot. Here are 6 ways to help
you instantly have a better morning, every single day!
1. Put your phone down
Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin believes in stepping away from your phone
in the morning to allow for a distraction-free zone. Just imagine how much
better your morning will be when you start it off by spending time with your
pet or journaling — Liukin's a.m. activity of choice — instead of firing off
emails.
2. Take a healthy shot
Nothing will wake you up quite like a shot of ACV, something Hilary Duff knocks
back every morning. Plus, the cure-all elixir has been said to help stabilize
blood sugar, promote healthy digestion, and reduce candida overgrowth.
3. Make your bed
Your mom may have been right when she told you to make your bed every morning.
It's the first thing that actress Elaine Hendrix does in the a.m. because, as
she explains, it “symbolizes the closing of yesterday and the start of a
fresh new day.” Plus, it makes the whole room look less chaotic, which
subconsciously calms the mind.
4. Get your caffeine fix in a smoothie
No one wants to start the day hangry or tired — and you can kill two birds
with one avocado (okay, and a little brewed coffee), thanks to this genius
smoothie recipe from celeb trainer Adam Rosante. Finally, Team Smoothie and
Team Coffee can both cheer over the same morning blend.
5. Try oil pulling after brushing your teeth
Coconut Kitchen and Nucifera founder Meredith Baird swears by the Ayurvedic
practice of oil pulling to get rid of bacteria and keep teeth white and gums
healthy. Some say it even helps ease digestion and fatigue, but at the very
least the practice will just make you feel fresh and clean — key on those mornings
when you don't have time to shower.
6. Light it up
The first thing beauty influencer (and former Miss USA winner) Olivia Culpo
does in the morning is light a candle to literally bring light into the room.
Plus, the aromatherapy benefits are real.
Wow what great tips! However I don’t love #6, mainly because most
people are always rushing in the morning and I would hate to forget to blow out
the candle and have it burn all day unattended.
Or it would be something I worried about all day thinking “did I blow
that thing out this morning before I left”?
But I can’t wait to wake up tomorrow the rest of these tips a
whirl. Got any sure-fire things that you
do to ensure you’re going to have a good day every day? Please share them in the comments
section of this post on Facebook cause you never know you might just help someone else who is struggling. As
always, thanks for stopping by my blog today, hope it’s a great one! – Butter
