If you wake up every morning with the idea that the day is "not going well," maybe the problem isn't the universe, but some small habits you're doing wrong. Psychologists say that some seemingly innocent actions can destroy your productivity.
Snooze your alarm: We know: it's the biggest temptation in the world. But when you fall back asleep, you enter a new sleep cycle that your body has a hard time getting out of. The result? You wake up more tired than before.
Stay on the blanket: No, no. Your brain needs the clear signal: “The day has begun!” Get up and give your body some oxygen.
Check your phone: Emails, texts, worldly problems, you don't need them the moment you wake up. Neither does Instagram. Leave 5-10 quiet minutes, just for you.
You leave your bed unmade: Since you'll be back in the evening, you may think you don't have to make it. But psychologists have discovered that this is linked to your productivity and your body during the day.
Drink coffee: Bad news for coffee lovers! The body naturally produces cortisol, which regulates energy levels, between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. Consume coffee after 9:30 a.m. for maximum effect.
Get ready in the dark: As comfortable as it may seem, it's problematic. Darkness tells your body that "it's still night," so you stay half-asleep for much longer. Open the curtains, turn on the lights, because light is the most natural alarm.
You don't have a consistent routine: Maintain an automatic schedule that you will do as soon as you wake up, so that you can save energy for unforeseen things for later. The fewer decisions in the morning, the more energy for the rest of the day.
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Source: The Independent
