5 Simple Activities That Make For A Great Morning
Waking up against your will. Brushing because you have to. Dressing up, and dragging yourself to work. Grabbing that cup of coffee you so desperately need.
Sound familiar? Because that’s the same ‘Monday blues’ tune everyone seems to be singing- regardless of the day of the week.
What if we told you that you could change your tune, so to speak? There are a couple of simple activities that make sure you start your day well! Embrace these, and you’ll slowly start looking forward to the day.
Activity 1: Making Your Bed
“But how could something as insignificant like that change my morning?”
Making your bed is definitely a small step, but here’s how it can help. It’s easy to do, and one task completed successfully. This can build momentum for more successful activities throughout the day.
Activity 2: A Cold Shower
No, we didn’t just pick that one out at random.
Cold showers have been recommended by Ayurveda for centuries. They can boost circulation and work wonders on your skin. More importantly, they’ve been known to help with anxiety and depression as well.
Plus, they help with any painful inflammations you may have.
Activity 3: Take A Hike!
Not feeling so good? Get a pair of shoes on, and go for a walk. It can clear your head, helping you get rid of mental clutter. Leave everything (figuratively and literally) behind, as you treat your mind to a much-deserved short break!
The physical activity releases your feel-good hormones, as do the sights, sounds and smells of an early morning.
Activity 4: Controlled Breathing/Meditation
An activity that helps you focus, calm down, and beat depression.
Experts suggest practising deep diaphragm breathing for about twenty minutes in the morning. Aside from its mental health benefits, controlled breathing also helps your heart function well, and boosts immunity.
Activity 5: Put A Smile On Your Face
You might feel a little silly trying to smile while looking at yourself, but embrace the absurdity of it all. There’s a good reason: smiling has been known to help make you actually happy.
Reason enough, we think.
Practise these simple activities, and you can gear up for a brighter start to the day. With just a little bit of help, you can fight the morning blues away.
No more dreaded sleepy mornings!
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