Maybe you’re a lifelong night owl trying to become an early riser. Perhaps you’re up at the crack of dawn but your lack of structure in the AM is killing your mood and productivity. Whichever is true for you, in today’s hectic and ever-changing world, knowing how to build a healthy morning routine can genuinely change your life. That’s why we’re about to share our never-fail tips on how to create a morning routine that you love and, more importantly, can actually stick to!
The Power of Starting Your Day with Intention
Sticking to a healthy morning routine designed to suit your lifestyle is the best way to start your day for so many reasons.
Firstly, it creates structure within your day right from the get-go. You’re setting yourself up for success from the moment you open your eyes, internally declaring an intention to succeed.
Additionally, forming helpful morning habits for a productive day promotes a positive mindset and a can-do attitude. It can help you prioritise important tasks, complete your work on time, and stay consistent, even during the dreaded post-lunch lull.
Think of your morning routine as the initial push you need to stay on a roll from morning to night!
Wake Up at the Same Time Each Day
Whether you need multiple alarms to get you out of bed, or you easily spring into action the moment the light peeks through the curtains, waking up and getting up at the same time each day is key to a successful daily wellness routine, and here’s why.
Your body is very good at getting into rhythms by itself, but when it comes to shut-eye, it takes its cues from you. By going to sleep and waking up at the same time consistently, you help your body understand how many hours you need to feel fully recharged, when to switch off and rest, and when to wake up and get going for the day.
Ever been looking forward to a long lie-in on the weekends only to find yourself wide awake at 6.00am? Or felt completely exhausted on your first day holidaying in a different time zone? That’s your circadian rhythm (your body’s internal 24-hour clock) kicking in and telling you your routine is off. It’s clever, it listens to you, and it’s a clock you have the power to retrain and reset!
Hydrate Before You Caffeinate
Whether you notice it or not, your body naturally loses a certain amount of fluid throughout the night. Getting up to go to the loo, sweating, and simply respiring (yes, even breathing!) all take their toll and create a water deficit. This needs topping up as soon as possible.
So, even if you feel perfectly hydrated when you open your eyes, don’t be fooled. Your body and mind need that sweet sweet H2O to recalibrate and get your system to where it was before you nodded off.
And yes, we know the call of your first morning coffee is oh so tempting, but it can wait. Especially since the caffeine levels in coffee can dehydrate you even further! Sip on some fresh, preferably cold, water instead and rehydrate, boost your energy levels, and kick start your bodily and cognitive functions for the day ahead.
Can’t wait for the energy boost your first cup of coffee provides? Reach for our Energy Caffeine Supplements instead! With a dash of caffeine to give you the daily pick-me-up you need, they’re packed with Vitamin E and B vitamins 5,6, and 12 to help your body convert your food into the energy you need.
Move Your Body
We’re not saying you have to be out pounding the pavement or rocking up to the gym at 5am (unless that works for you!), but getting your body moving and your blood pumping first thing, through light stretching or a walk around the block, will do wonders for your morning routine - and the rest of your day too.
Why?
Exercise releases endorphins which are natural mood boosters. Start your day with morning movement for high-energy levels and a positive mindset.
As exercise helps to increase the flow of blood, and therefore oxygen, to your muscles and your brain, you can also expect:
- A reduction in feelings of stress
- Better circulation and muscle flexibility
- More consistent sleep
- Increased alertness
- Improvements in your ability to focus
If these aren’t reasons to move your body a little in the morning, we don’t know what are!
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Fuel Up with a Balanced Breakfast & Supplements
No healthy morning routine is complete without a balanced breakfast and your daily dose of essential vitamins and minerals. Food-wise, focus on simple, macro-friendly meals and recipes that give you heaps of energy. Overnight oats, smoothie bowls, protein pancakes, and spinach and egg dishes are all great options.
As for your supplements - we’ve got you covered.
Our dissolvable Energy strips with Absorbatec® technology ensure fast, high-absorption of essential vitamins and minerals. They also contain 50mg of caffeine as well as E and B vitamins. Meanwhile, our B12 Supplements can help boost energy by aiding the production of red blood cells which help pump oxygen around your body and make the most of your AM workouts.
Incorporate a Moment of Mindfulness
Once you’ve fuelled your body, make sure to fuel your mind. We’re all so busy these days that taking a moment for ourselves to regroup and recalibrate is rarely on our radar, but it should be. Especially when it comes to building morning habits for a productive day.
We know you’re busy, but carving out even just a couple of minutes for yourself each morning can make all the difference. Try a quick meditation, calm your nervous system with some focused breath work, or take up journaling. Seriously short on time? ‘One line a day’ journals are a great way to check in with yourself without taking up too much of your valuable time at the start of the day.
Keep It Realistic & Repeatable
If you feel overwhelmed we get it, but we promise you don’t need to be.
Building a healthy morning routine is about making small, meaningful changes, one step at a time. Not setting yourself up for failure with countless new habits you could never really stick to. Start small. Get up at the same time every day for a week, or eat balanced pre-planned breakfasts for five straight days. Once that first step becomes a habit, add something else. Build it up into a morning that feels calm and productive, and inspires you for the day ahead.
And remember, we’re striving for consistency, not perfection. One off day doesn’t mean it all comes crashing down. Dust yourself off, get a good night's sleep, and start fresh tomorrow.
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