Habits to start your day with
How you begin
your day sets the tone for the rest of the day. Incorporating a few good and
effective habits helps you have a more positive and productive day. Here are a
few habits that help you with the same. One size doesn’t fit all, so find what works
for you and incorporate them into your lifestyle.
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Connect with nature - Open the blinds and look outside on waking up.
Connect with the peaceful morning hours, letting in the fresh air and natural
light, weather permitting. Resist the urge to grab your phone.
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Prayer – Whisper a prayer of gratitude. Be thankful for the big and small
blessings in your life. Repeat positive affirmations to motivate and boost your
confidence for the day.
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Make your bed – Making your bed sets your tone for the day. It is
the first task of the day that you have accomplished which in turn will help
you with other tasks. A well-made bed gives your room a neat, clean and relaxed
look.
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Hydrate – Drinking water the first thing in the morning, refreshes you. Reach for
water before you can reach for your cup of tea or coffee. Water also flushes out accumulated toxins and
aids digestion.
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Exercise – Getting on the treadmill, early in the morning might not suit
everyone. You need to do just 5 minutes of stretches and bends to get yourself
moving. Something is better than nothing.
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Meditate - - Practice meditation or mindfulness. Meditation
reduces your stress levels and calms your mind. It takes you to a place of peace.
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Wake up at the same time every morning – Everyone is not an early bird but find a time that
suits you and try waking up at that time every morning and going to sleep at a
set time every night. The body gets into a rhythm that impacts your health
positively. Waking up at different times will throw your day into disarray.
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Reading – Reading is a great way to start your day. You could be inspired or
informed thus boosting your creativity levels.
