Bad Morning Routine : Getting Ready In The Dark Makes You MORE Tired and 8 Tips
GugelQ - We all hate getting up in the morning, and some of us are even making this worse for ourselves with our morning routines.
The experts at Joy Home Remedies have revealed the nine things you may be doing as part of your morning routine that can have a negative impact on your day, leaving you feeling tired before the day’s even really gotten started.
It’s something we’re all guilty of, but according to sleep experts it’s something we should definitely not be doing.
By hitting the snooze button and going back to sleep, you can end up starting a sleep cycle that you won’t be able to finish, meaning you may wake up feeling even more tired than if you got up when your alarm first went off.
To avoid the desire to hit the snooze button, you could try going to bed a bit earlier to ensure you get a full night’s sleep - you may even wake up before your alarm.
Don’t check your phone as soon as you wake up
With so many people taking their phones to bed with them it’s unsurprising that checking it is one of the first things you do after waking up, especially if you use it for an alarm too.
However, you should actually avoid checking your phone first thing as it’s essential that you give your mind time to gradually wake up fully.
Checking your social media, emails or texts can also send you into a panic before the day has even properly started.
Don’t forget to stretch
While you’re sleeping your muscles and joints can stiffen up, meaning that when you get out of bed in the morning it may feel difficult to move some parts of your body, and you might feel some twitching and tingling in your muscles.
Spending a few minutes stretching every morning will help loosen any tight muscles, improve blood circulation and help you feel more energised and ready for the day ahead.
Don’t drink coffee first thing
Alongside checking your phone, drinking a cup of coffee is another common mistake people are making when they first wake up.
Between 8 and 9am your body will produce higher levels of cortisol, an energy-regulating hormone, drinking coffee either before or during this time can make you feel anxious and on high-alert.
It can also disrupt your body’s production of cortisol and leave you feeling extremely tired in the afternoon.
Instead of coffee experts suggesting starting your day with a glass of hot lemon water.
Always eat a healthy breakfast
We’ve all heard the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and in some ways this is accurate.
After spending the night asleep your body will need nourishment to give you the energy to get through the day.
However many breakfast favourites, such as cereal and waffles, are full of sugar and carbs, which actually aren’t the best thing to eat first thing.
Instead, try having a balanced breakfast full of protein and fruit or vegetables.
Don’t brush your teeth after breakfast
Brushing your teeth immediately after eating can actually cause damage to the enamel - especially if you’ve been eating or drinking anything acidic.
Instead, you should actually be brushing your teeth after waking up but before eating your breakfast.
If you do still want to brush your teeth after breakfast you should wait at least 30 minutes to limit any harm to your teeth.
Don’t leave your bed unmade
This may seem like something that doesn’t really matter but researchers have found that developing positive habits, like making your bed every morning, is linked to high productivity throughout the day.
Don't take a hot shower
While it’s certainly nice to take a hot shower, sleep experts recommend doing this in the evening, not in the morning.
Heat signals to your body that it’s time to relax your muscles and wind down - something you will not want to be doing in the morning.
If you do want to shower in the morning, we’re afraid that you should really be using cold water for this.
Cold water can help you wake up faster, giving you a more energetic start to the day.
Don't get ready in the dark
You may feel like leaving the lights off or dimming them will help your body acclimate to the morning but this is actually the opposite of the truth.
By staying in the dark you are signalling to your body that it’s still night, meaning you will find yourself staying sleepy for longer.
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