What's the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Do you turn around instead of standing up? Or perhaps lazily head to the kitchen to enjoy an aromatic coffee? So many people, so many rituals. However, one thing is certain - most of us start the day with a serious mistake.
The first "deadly sin" we all face is living in a rush and running. We start racing right from the get-up, usually sleep-deprived. Then it can only get worse. How we start the day is very important. Read what Dr. Mihal Domaševski advises on his YouTube channel. There are several ways that can make it easier to get started. Find out what you should do in the morning to enjoy energy for the rest of the day, reports mondo.rs.
First mistake: Five more minutes...
What do you do when your phone alarm starts ringing? Turn it off and...? Most of us do not get out of bed immediately after waking up, but take a short nap. "Five more minutes" sounds very harmless, but in fact we take a lot of energy at the start.
As sleep expert Timothy Morgentaler points out, most sleep scientists say that extra sleep makes us sleepy. Why? Because during these few or ten minutes we are not able to go through all the stages of sleep and wake up in the stage of deep sleep. The effect is the opposite of what was intended. Napping after waking up makes us more tired.
Second mistake: Coffee
When we get out of bed, we naturally look for "help". In such a difficult moment, we like to reach for caffeine to wake us up and get us on our feet. Unfortunately, drinking coffee after waking up is pointless and we don't physically need it. Moreover, it can even have the opposite effect than expected.
According to research, drinking coffee after waking up can reduce the level of cortisol, the stress hormone responsible for excitement. In the morning, cortisol levels are high and do not need additional stimulation. The best time for coffee is ten o'clock in the morning, that's when the level of stress hormones starts to drop and we could use a little help.
What to do after waking up?
It is best to drink a glass of water, even better with lemon. This is always a great idea since we haven't had any fluids for at least a few hours. The body will always thank us for good hydration at the beginning of the day. According to body language researcher Amy Cuddy, the best way to have a successful day is to stretch in the morning. You can do it in bed. Why is it so important?
According to her research conducted at Harvard, most people spend the night in the fetal position, which affects the level of stress they feel. Although the position that resembles a curled up ball seems relaxing, after waking up neither the body nor the mind are satisfied. It turns out that people who sleep curled up wake up under more stress than those who lie freely in another position.
The best plan to get up
To make getting up pleasant, it is good to stick to a set ritual that will introduce habits that stimulate you. According to experts, plan your morning activities in detail.
Open the windows - the availability of daylight increases the secretion of serotonin. Darkness, on the other hand, causes increased sleepiness.
Drink a glass of water - after a whole night, your body needs hydration.
Eat breakfast - no later than half an hour after waking up. Thanks to this, you will get energy and you will ensure the appropriate hormonal balance and metabolism in the body. Lack of breakfast is an ally of metabolic diseases.
Add what you love to your plan
For example, reading a newspaper or taking a shower. When getting up becomes a structured and regular part of your day, you will feel much better throughout the day. You will also avoid unnecessary stress caused by excessive sleeping and racing. Remember, your body likes routine.
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