Did you know that it is possible to take care of your well-being first thing in the morning? Establishing a morning routine would help you improve your mental health. Here are ten tips to follow and put in place… starting tomorrow!
Eat a healthy breakfast
Start with a healthy breakfast to get your day off to a good start: your body, as well as your brain, will thank you. To do this, choose to eat foods rich in protein, fiber and good fats so as not to increase your blood sugar and avoid the famous 11 a.m. rush.
Expose yourself to natural light
Sunlight boosts our mood and energy, and helps ward off seasonal depression. To benefit from mental health, it is good to expose yourself to sunlight for ten to fifteen minutes a day.
Cut yourself off from emails and social networks
Avoid picking up your phone when you get out of bed in the morning, reading your emails… In short, doing a “digital detox” in the morning, when you get up, allows you to focus on yourself and your goals. This increases the feeling of well-being and reduces stress. This also helps improve your attention span for the rest of the day.
Do breathing exercises
Taking time to do breathing exercises is essential in the morning. This reduces stress because these exercises stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn works to reduce the body's production of stress hormones. These exercises also improve concentration.
Do physical exercise
Doing a little physical exercise in the morning helps release endorphins, neurotransmitters that boost mood and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
Do meditation
Starting your day with meditation allows you to refocus on yourself, having clearer ideas for the rest of the day. During this break, focus on your breathing, the sensations in your body, and the present moment, in order to connect with your thoughts and emotions.
Have gratitude
Every day, take a few minutes to write down the things you are grateful for. This allows you to make a list of all the blessings you have on a daily basis and to be grateful for them.
Stay well hydrated
Dehydration leads to fatigue, irritability and difficulty staying focused. To stay well hydrated throughout the day, it is important to consume 1.5 L of water per day and this starts in the morning.
Repeating mantras to yourself
Being positive in the morning, telling yourself that your day will be successful also has an impact. This helps boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. We start the day in a positive way, ready to face the challenges that will have to be met.
Visualize your success
Along the same lines, it is important to take a few minutes to visualize your success and clarify what you want to accomplish during the day. This helps you concentrate and complete your task.
