WANT A HEALTH BOOST? // 5 things you should do every morning 🍵
From the second you open your eyes in the morning, you can start making moves to boost your health. As a starting point, here are five easy habits you should incorporate into your morning routine that'll have an incredible impact on your wellbeing👇
DON'T HIT SNOOZE ⏰
In this case it's true - if you snooze you lose!! We totally get how hard it is to refrain from hitting snooze, especially on those really early mornings, but it's worth keeping in mind that you'll pay for it later in the day if you do cave in. Hitting snooze and heading back to sleep prepares our bodies for another sleep cycle which is then quickly interrupted by your alarm, causing you to feel sluggish throughout the day. Those extra 10 minutes of sleep might not be worth it after all!
Instead, try to maintain a consistent sleep cycle by going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day. Eventually, your body will naturally wake up at your desired time and you won't even feel the need to hit snooze. Here are 6 tips for a dreamy nights sleep that'll have you drifting off to sleep in no time and waking up feeling fresher than ever!
DRINK A BIG GLASS OF WATER 💧
After a whole night of snoozing, your body is in need of some serious hydration! One of the first things you should do when you wake up is gulp down a big glass of water to rehydrate. Also remember to maintain your hydration throughout the day to boost your energy, ensure you stay productive and help your body function properly. Suspect that you may not be consuming enough water? Here are some weird signs you might be dehydrated & some handy hydration tips.
MEDITATE 🧘♀️
10 minutes is all you need. Instead of your usual 10 min snooze, spend this time practising deep breathing and meditation. You can either do this totally on your own or use a guided meditation app like Headspace. There are so many incredible meditation apps out there now! Meditation helps reduce stress and anxiety, enhance productivity and increase motivation. What an ideal way to begin your day! Being still is powerful, and sometimes slowing down is the real key to success.
FUEL YOUR BODY WITH A NOURISHING BREAKFAST 🍌
Fuelling your body for the day is one part of your morning routine that you can never skip! It's long been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, because it sets you up with the fuel you need to feel energised and be productive. Your brain needs food just as much as the rest of your body does!
For some easy, delicious and nourishing breakfast ideas that also happen to look beautiful (what more could you want), head to our 'Heavenly Summer Smoothie Bowls by Chantel Wong' blog post! These recipes will have you wanting to eat breakfast for lunch and dinner too 😜
GET MOVING 🏃♀️
We all know that moving makes us feel really good because of those ENDORPHINS! Not only is exercise good for our physical health, the mental health benefits of moving our bodies are just as powerful. Starting your day with a bit of movement, whether it be going for a jog, swim practice or yoga, is a perfect way to set yourself up for a great day ahead. Make moving a habit by getting it done first thing in the morning.
Even if you have training after school, some stretching to start your day will get you ready for your crazy day, and will help you feel extra fresh and ready to go come training time anyway!
And there you have it! Five simple habits to start incorporating into your daily AM routine if you haven't already. As with everything, it's all about consistency, so try and stick to your routine as often as possible for maximum benefits. Once you're set with the basics, you can start adding more things into your morning routine to help boost your health!
What simple things do you incorporate into your morning routine to improve your health and wellbeing? Let us know in the comments 👇