Are you starting your day with so much mental clarity, energy, inspiration, and motivation that your whole day is brought together to be more productive?
The answer is most likely not if you landed on this article.
But rest assured that all can be changed because you’ll soon learn that it’s all about having the right attitude.
That having the right PMA (positive mental attitude) nearly always has a domino effect on the start of our day.
When we have this positive attitude, especially in the mornings, that’s when we usually feel the most confidence to leave our comfort zones and truly have the chance to live our best lives.
So, today we will uncover how to become that positive morning person (that has loads of extra energy) so that you can feel good just after you first open your eyes and conquer the rest of your day without feeling tired and sluggish.
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8 strategies to help you wake up in a better mood
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1. Know how much sleep you really need.
First, how much sleep do you usually get? And did you know that you can actually get too much sleep?
Studies show that getting to much sleep will actually result in feeling even more tired throughout the day and that sticking to your best and most optimal hours each night is key to feeling really great in the mornings.
The best and most optimal amount of sleep is between 5-9 hours.
So you have to see what hours (between 5 – 9 hours) that your body really needs between those prescribed times and find your sweet spot.
The only way to test this out is to keep a sleep log.
By evaluating how much sleep you had the night before, especially before any of the days that were the most ideal for you, it will really show you how much sleep you need.
To find out what days were you feeling the most energy and were in a great mood, keep track of those days, and evaluate them.
You can’t leave this to chance. You have to commit to getting to know how much sleep you really need in order to start feeling your best come morning time.
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2. Start your day off with gratitude.
After you’re up and out of bed, the next best thing that sleep experts suggest to start retraining the brain is to start thinking about one thing that you’re extremely grateful for.
Ideally, this should be one of the first thoughts that enter your mind just after opening up your eyes.
It could be something tiny or very important, it could be anything from your infancy or something great that happened for you this week!
It doesn’t really matter what you choose to be grateful for, just as long as you are feeling the gratitude each morning.
So try your best to recall your most favorite memories and savor them for the morning time.
Activate your senses and really feel the joy within it.
By doing this you can actively retrain your mind to start focusing on the good in your life and not the bad.
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3. Count backward if the snooze button is making you sleep in.
This is for the snooze button addicts out there because if you really want o to feel great in the mornings, don’t ever hit that snooze button — ever!
Sleep experts suggest if you would like to take charge of your mornings and truly win back your days and enhance your overall happiness, that hitting the snooze button multiple times will take away your joy.
We always do it, we press the snooze, but when we do, we have great remorse.
So come morning, let your alarm know who’s boss by counting backward from five to zero and then getting straight-up afterward.
You will discover that this is extremely basic but once you have reached zero and you are up fully up within five seconds, you will quickly realize how disciplined this skill is and much happier you will be for it.
4. Eat healthy fats.
The best way to start feeling better in the morning is to make time in the morning to eat something healthy. Healthy fats have a great way of giving your body the longevity it needs for the remainder of the day, they include:
- Avocados
- Cheese
- Dark Chocolate
- Whole Eggs
- Fatty Fish
- Nuts
- Chia Seeds
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
These good healthy fats, listed above, will really help you conquer your day ahead. Plus they are the best mood and brain-enhancing foods your body can get!
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5. Say 3 positive things you like about yourself.
Did you know that research shows that washing your face will wake you up faster than coffee?
And on top of that, did you know that you can also trick your brain into thinking happy thoughts if the only thing you do is smile?
We all know that getting out of bed in the morning is not always easy.
So that’s why going to the bathroom, washing your face with cold water, and then saying three nice things that you really like about yourself, will really start your day off well.
make sure to choose your words wisely and be kind to yourself and don’t forget to smile as you do it.
This little trick will help you go from grumpy to happy in a splash.
6. Create a simple morning exercise routine.
We all know that fitness and happiness go hand in hand. T
hat working out in the morning will also strengthen and release those extra endorphins that we need.
So if you do some sort of training – anything – in order to get your cells going, you’re really going to be starting your day off to a good start.
Anything from yoga, stretching, weight lifting, ab workouts to taking a brisk walk around the neighborhood are all good ways to start the day off in a better mood.
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7. You must have a compelling reason.
Now here’s a question… Do we not all want to wake up like we were children on Christmas morning?
Well if you answered yes, then did you know that that excitement we had as kids, is something that we can create for our adult selves?!
There must be a reason for you to wake up with enough energy every day.
And now is the best time to think about a passion project that you are putting off — and start it!
Just understanding what our motives are, all stems from having a compelling reason to wake up to go after it.
So if you are aspiring to wake up and really succeed in life, know that it will only come after you have a compelling reason to wake up for it.
8. Create a master checklist.
Lastly, the design and implementation of a master checklist are extremely important if you want to achieve your goals.
And you’ll rarely see a successful person without one.
The good news is it’s pretty basic and rather simple to create one.
All you need to do is create a list of your most important tasks (hopefully the night prior) and leave it right beside your alarm so you can grab it first thing upon waking up.
Remember, that humans thrive off of routines and if it’s already outlined for you, then you’ll be much better equipped to knowing what you need to get done.
Plus you’ll be a little bit more in control of your destiny.
Waking up feeling great can be done but you can’t just leave it to chance.
You can’t just hope that you’re going to wake up smiling and in a good mood — you have to actively try!
That’s why implementing one of these tips is a good starting point for making your mornings just a little bit more joyful.
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Author: Rebecca
Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am the face behind Everything Abode! I am a lifestyle and wellness writer based out of Vancouver Island. When I’m not writing or exploring mountains and beaches with my furry rescue, I love spending time learning creative ways to manifest a healthy home. Thanks for stopping by!
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