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10 Simple Solutions to Waking Up in the Morning with More Energy
Getting up in the morning is probably one of the most difficult things to do, especially if you haven’t had a good night's rest. However, apart from taking proper rest at night there are some other habits one can inculcate that can give you a lot of energy in the morning and help you start your day more energetically. Here are some simple ways to feel more energised in the morning.
Updated Jun 12, 2023 | 12:57 PM IST
Wake up in the morning with more energy
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Drinking water first thing in the morning helps provide your body with the hydration it needs to start the day. It can also ward off any sleepiness from mild dehydration. A common symptom of dehydration includes fatigue.
When a person drinks water, it stimulates other organs and systems in the body, and helps a person be in a wakeful state.
Some people prefer a glass of warm water, or water with lemon and cinnamon, to further stimulate the body.
Do stretching exercise
Doing some mild stretching exercises in the morning helps warm up your muscles and promote circulation in the body, which could aid waking up in the morning. Many people stretch instinctively, such as moving their arms over their head, or extending their legs in bed.
Quick exercises
Exercise while tired may not sound appealing, but they can stimulate the body, get the blood flowing, and help make a person feel more awake and energised. The workout need not be intense.
Simple activities, such as a short brisk walk, dancing to music, or even a few jumping jacks, can help get the heart and breathing rate up, which can wake the body up faster.
Breathing exercises
Breathing exercises can stimulate your body, as it raises oxygen levels within the circulation, which could make a person feel more awake.
Long, deep breaths, or guided breathing meditation techniques may help someone feel more awake and alert.
Avoiding the snooze button
When someone wakes up to an abrupt alarm, the temptation to snooze for a few extra minutes is very appealing, but it could make them feel more tired when they wake up after a few minutes.
Falling asleep after switching off the alarm may not make you feel rested and you may instead experience sleep inertia, which is likely to make you feel confused and fatigued after waking up.
For many people, it may be better to immediately get out of bed and start their day when the alarm clock goes off.
Cold showers
Taking cold showers in the morning may energize and invigorate you. While warm showers tend to relax the body and mind, cold water may do the opposite.
A study suggests that an increased norepinephrine concentration occurs from having a cold shower.
Research notes that cold water causes the deeper tissue blood vessels to dilate, which increases heart rate, blood flow, and circulation. Therefore, cold showers may stimulate the body to wake up and be more alert, causing a person to feel energized.
If you do not wish to have a cold shower in the morning, they can splash cold water on their face. This may produce a similar stimulating effect.
Inhale energizing fragrance
Some scents can quickly make a person feel awake or brighter, though effects can vary from person to person. Simple smells such as brewing coffee, fresh peppermint, or lemon zest may help energize someone almost instantly. Some smells that can help reduce fatigue, including essential oils of:
- rosemary
Eat a light breakfast
While breakfast is important to energize the body, it may have the opposite effect if someone eats a large meal. People who consume a heavy breakfast may feel more sluggish as the body digests their meal. They may also rely on stimulants, such as caffeine, to give them energy during the day. They could try porridge, cereals, eggs, fruits, and vegetables.
Avoiding stimulants
Stimulants are a simple way to get an energy boost in the morning. Caffeinated drinks, such as coffee and tea, are popular breakfast choices because they are effective.
However, some people can experience a caffeine crash after a few hours, and subsequebt drop in their energy levels even lower than before.
Get some sunlight
Taking a walk in the morning under the sun will give you a lot of energy. This is because the short wavelength blue light found in sunlight stimulates the brain.
This short wavelength light is important to suppress melatonin in the brain, which is a hormone that makes a person sleepy.
Good sleep habits
The best way to ensure that you get up feeling energetic in the morning is to have good sleeping habits. People who wake in the morning and feel tired may wish to look at their nighttime routines and make the necessary changes to help them get better rest.
Some general sleep tips include:
- sleep for 7-9 hours every night
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