5 Ways to Have a Productive Morning

Especially during quarantine, laziness begins to increase in homes. Due to the lack of work and the limitations of outside activities during this pandemic, many families have been stuck at home with nothing to do. Most mornings are spent sleeping in, on devices, in a dirty environment. I personally believe that quarantine has given us a chance to discover who we are and how we can take care of ourselves. Your morning routine can actually tell you what type of person you are.

A productive morning routine is a comfortable routine yet you will benefit for the rest of the day if I were to define it. It is when you first see the sunlight, the beginning of your day, the start of a new page. It would be kinda nice if you got things done and become proud of it later. So how can you have a productive morning? Keep reading!

1. Waking up early

Waking up early is such a great way to start your day. You have a longer day and you are less likely to sleep in. Waking up earlier is very productive and studies show that people who wake up earlier tend to be more energetic and increases speed. Studies also show they make better decisions and achieve goals. Waking up early also results in reducing of stress. Since you have so much time in the early morning, preventing rushing, you don't have to worry about rushing for your morning.

By starting your day at an earlier time, you are more likely to sleep earlier which results in better sleep quality. When you get used to this and becomes regular in your morning routine, your body will adapt to a productive start. A good time to wake up is around 6 a.m..

2. Meditate

Meditating is another great way to get your day going. Well what exactly is meditation? It is a practice meant to reduce stress and anxiety by relaxing your mind and body and focusing on awareness and compassion. When you meditate in the morning, you are calm and don't stress yourself out and you will most likely go on with your day in a happy, calm mode.

How to meditate? There are actually many types of meditation like Body-scan and Zen. It can actually be done the way you want it as long as you are concentrated and calm. There are also many videos you can follow to guide you in meditation. If you are looking for a great app to meditate with is: Headspace. But if you really want a little guide, here it is.

• Begin by finding a quiet comfy place to either sit or lay down, whatever make you comfortable.

• Stay still (close you're eyes if you want) and focus on your breathing. In through your nose and out through your mouth. Do that around 5 times.

• Now focus on the sounds around you, what do you notice? Loud or soft sounds.

• Go back to focusing on your breathing and repeat the second step

• Now focus on relaxing your body from top to bottom.

• Inhale and exhale

• (Open your eyes) Slowly get up and take a deep breath.

3. Yoga/Exercise

Doing yoga or a morning workout can prevent distractions, increase energy, help with focus and mood, and help with losing weight. There are so many studies that encourage and prove the effects of exercising in the morning. Here are some.

• Food choices are healthier: According to healthline, a 2018 study that included 2,680 college students to attend an exercise program that lasted 15 weeks. Each week there were sessions of cardio 3 times for thirty minutes. After a while, the students who stuck with this routine, made healthier food choices. They avoided red meat and fried foods.

• Control of glucose: A study in 2015 where 35 adults with type 1 diabetes did morning and afternoon workouts treadmills. Since type 1 diabetes patients have high blood pressures, it is often hard for them to workout. But these 35 adults compared that the morning workout sessions proved lower risk of hypoglycemic activity.

• Better overall activity: A 2012 study that focused on 35 women that walked on a treadmill for 45 minutes in the morning. After these exercises, they displayed to be more active and increased in physical activity.

4. Drinking Water

Drinking water in the morning can hydrate your body after being dehydrated in your sleep. Without consuming any fluids for about eight hours, drinking water can be a great help in starting your day. It is good for digestion and it gets you going. Two glasses in the morning can do a whole good. B being hydrated food breaks down way more efficiently. Another pro of drinking more water is that it can help with brighter skin and it can help with your appetite.

5. Writing a Little Plan for the Day

Studies prove that writing can help you recall it later. If you write down all the things you needed to do for the day and did them, you would have more time to relax and have fun. When you write your to-dos down, you accomplish more and are less stressed of things getting done. Also, writing just how you feel can help your track your mood and make you happier. It also improves your writing and results in better thinking and communications.

Whether it comes to writing chores, a to-do list, how you feel, or even a diary, writing has many good effects from it. In the morning, it can boost a better mental state for getting your mind up and running. Nothing like a good wake up call to your mind straight thing in the morning.

In my opinion, the morning is an important time because it can literally change the whole day and even set your mood for the day. Having a productive morning can really change you physically and mentally, making you a better person.