3-Morning Routines for Happiness and Work Productivity

We've all heard that a morning routine is crucial to a successful life.

Scientists and CEOs have lauded the benefits of creating an early morning practice for decades; some individuals rise at 4:30 a.m. daily and complete a workout before the sun rises, and others relish the calm of mornings by drinking coffee and reading. ‍

However, mornings are hard. During the rainy season, when mornings are colder, darker, and gloomier, the temptation to push "snooze" on your alarm might be overwhelming.

There are scientifically proven benefits to having a morning routine: a prior study has shown that consistent morning practice can reduce stress, increase energy levels, and enhance work productivity.

If you want to develop a pre-work morning routine but don't know where to begin, psychologists suggest the following three practices: 

 

Set a daily objective

Your to-do list may be more harmful than helpful.

You check your email, calendar, and a to-do list as soon as you wake up. It starts the day on a tense note and triggers the brain's terror response.

It is suggested that you begin your day with an intention meditation:

• Taking a few moments to sit quietly.
• Taking a few deep breaths.
• Selecting a single word or line to serve as your "north star" for the day.

Tell yourself, "My objective for today is to feel accomplished" or "I want to feel comfortable today," and consider what you can realistically achieve in the next twenty-four hours to achieve those feelings. It can simply be a single, potent phrase such as "thankfulness" that guides how you respond to and reflect on the day's events.

Setting an intention each morning before work will help you better connect your actions with your beliefs, focus on your priorities, and, most significantly, get enthusiastic about the day ahead, as opposed to meditating on all the tasks you must perform that day.

 

Select and adhere to a non-digital practice

Disconnecting from technology in the morning is the best reset you can do for your brain.

Examining your phone or computer as soon as you get up primes your brain for distraction and can trigger your stress response if you view or read something terrible.

Find an offline activity that recharges you, such as reading, journaling, strolling, or taking an exercise class. The benefits of engaging in a calming offline activity in the morning will persist throughout the day because you begin the day feeling "more grounded and reenergized."

It provides long-lasting energy to help you get through the day and manage your stress.

 

Make mornings fun

Important but underestimated component of the well-being equation is fun.

Find anything that will make you laugh or happy as part of your morning routine to increase endorphins and establish a positive tone for the day, whether it's a three-minute dance party while getting ready for work or texting one of your best friends to say, "good morning."

Self-care in the form of enjoyment is equally as vital as other forms of self-care. For instance, spending a few minutes before work watching inspiring nature documentaries can positively affect your attitude.

You are responsible for generating your enrichment opportunities to do something enjoyable or creative and add colour to an otherwise dull day.

 

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