Morning habits that will keep you awake without coffee
Coffee has many health benefits, but drinking it every morning can wreak havoc on your overall energy levels. Replace it with healthier habits.
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| Don't use "snooze alarm":Many people have the habit of hitting the snooze button and trying to get a few more minutes of sleep. But this can be counterproductive. Alarm clocks increase stress levels and make you feel agitated when you have to hear it over and over again. One effective way is to keep the alarm clock far away from your bed, so that if you want to turn it off, you have to get out of bed and wake up quickly. Photo:Independent. |
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| Don't use your phone right after waking up:Checking your phone while still in bed is a habit of many people as soon as they wake up. Don't do it. According toHuffington Post, when you start your day with bad news, stressful work emails, your stress level will increase immediately. The brain starts producing stress hormones and the body reacts, gets agitated, blood pressure increases. Get out of bed immediately, do some light exercise, take time to shower, eat breakfast. It is best to keep your phone away from your bed. Photo:Inc-asean. |
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| Never skip breakfast:According toBustle, starting the day with a healthy breakfast will help you be full of energy, improve concentration. At the same time, eating breakfast also helps you feel full, control overeating later, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. A healthy breakfast should combine healthy starch, fiber and protein. Photo:Brightside. |
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| Too much exposure to sunlight:To help you start your day in a positive mood, you need to get some sunlight. Light tells your brain that it’s time to wake up. It helps regulate and keep your body clock on track. A study in the journal PLOS One found that sunlight not only affects your sleep-wake cycle but also helps lower your body mass index. Health experts also recommend going for a light walk in the morning. Photo:Brightside. |
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| Chewing gum:Many studies have shown that chewing gum has a positive effect on alertness. If you feel sleepy in the morning, try chewing gum because it is effective in improving memory-related functions of the brain. Photo:Wmsmile. |
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| 90-second shower method:If you have a habit of taking a warm shower in the morning, you should think again. In fact, taking a warm shower is what doctors recommend people do when they have trouble sleeping. Therefore, to reduce fatigue and sleepiness, you should do the 90-second shower method. That is: take a shower under cold water (the coldest possible) for about 30 seconds; in the next 30 seconds, take a shower under the hottest water you can stand; then, go back to the coldest shower for the last 30 seconds. This method not only helps you wake up completely but also provides many health benefits such as reducing stress and improving the immune system. Photo:Researchdigest. |
