Rise and Shine: The 6 Morning habits of happy people

ashley

09 Sep 2017

updated the Saturday, September 9, 2017

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Practice gratitude
Take a leaf of out of Selena Gomez's book! Gomez revealed in an interview that 'gratitude' was her favourite word. And we know why! Gratitude makes you appreciate all the little things you take for granted. When you practice gratitude first thing in the morning, it fills your day with positive vibes and sets a precedent for the rest of the day! Ergo, be it your pet or that wonderful hot chocolate you drank last night, be grateful for all the pleasures in your life!
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Don’t ghost on breakfast!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it nourishes and gears up your body to kickstart the day with a bang! When you miss a meal, especially the FIRST meal of the day, there are adverse effects on your concentration and productivity levels throughout the day.
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Make a spiritual connection
Prayer, meditation, journalling-it is vital to establish a spiritual connection every day as this aligns your sense of purpose and helps you to discover yourself. By honing your spiritual connection every morning, it further grounds you to your beliefs and reminds you of your values. This is decidedly potent in the morning as these key lessons linger in your subconscious throughout the day.
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Exercise
'Who in their right mind would willingly sacrifice sleep to exercise?'. Yes, we know that's what you're thinking now. But hear us out! Exercise has wonderful effects on the body (duh) as it releases hormones that boost your mood! When you exercise in the morning, not only does it improve your focus and metabolism, it also does wonders for your sense of discipline! After all, waking up to exercise is no easy feat.
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Forego distractions
Mornings are sacred times dedicated to personal growth and self-indulgence. In other words, mornings are supposed to be you-time. However, concentrating on yourself can be a tad difficult when your phone keeps exploding with texts, calls and emails. Try to avoid distractions like your phone early in the morning, as it negatively affects your health and even has been linked to serious ailments like high blood pressure!
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Set daily goals
Humans are goal-oriented. When we achieve our objectives, our mood lifts and we feel reassured in ourselves.This is why successful people are happy people! Therefore, creating a list of daily goals in the morning helps to keep you focused and purposeful all day.

Start the day right with these mood-boosting and invigorating morning habits employed by happy people!

There are two types of people in the world: morning people and those who want to shoot morning people. It is a universally acknowledged truth that mornings just aren’t for everyone. Be it those blaring alarms that just won’t shut up no matter how many times you hit snooze, or the intense dread you feel every morning thinking of everything that needs to be done, indeed, not everyone is a morning person. But is it possible to become one? According to scientific research, one’s quality of life is linked to their early morning habits. Evidently, morning individuals lead more stress-free and successful lives than night owls. Steve Jobs can attest to that.

While the general consensus is that early risers = morning people however, the time you wake does not entirely determine whether one is a ‘morning person’. Rather, it is the your morning habits and daily routine that does. Why is a morning routine crucial, you might ask? Well, it sets the mood for the rest of the day and is intended to bolster your spirits and energise your body. So, if you’re thinking of changing up your morning routine for a better and happier you, head to the gallery for 6 helpful guaranteed tips to kickstart your morning with a jolt!

Ashley Anand

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