Like most people, I am so excited to jump out of my bed and start my day! That was a good one...I wish it was that easy! I decided to take action and find some new ways to help me start my day out right. I wanted to share some tips I use to feel more energized in the morning. Hope you find them helpful!
- Go to Bed and Wake Up at the Same Time - Yes, what you've always heard is true. Sleeping, like every other bodily function, is a habit. In fact, your body has circadian rhythms, which control your biological "clock."
- The sunlight is actually a strong biological cue, so going to bed early and waking early is natural for your body.
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Wake Up Gently - Good news: time to trash your alarm clock - because waking to a jarring alarm actually causes stress to your body. There are better ways to wake up.
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Pick a gentler options for waking up, like the Zen Alarm Clock. The Zen Alarm Clock has a gentle series of beautiful Tibetan bell-like chimes to gradually wake you up - on time - and in a much better mood!
- If you can, plan to stay in bed for 30 minutes upon waking. Read an inspiring book, listen to soft music or even better, meditate. This brings your body gently into the day, supports your adrenal health and gives you time to become more grounded and focused.
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Re-hydrate - Your body needs to re-hydrate, especially after being without fluids all night. Re-hydrating in the morning is an age-old way to add peristaltic action to your colon.
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Try to have at least half your water intake by mid-morning, it really revitalizes your system. Upon waking one glass of water could contain lemon juice. The sour tastes stimulates parastalic action in your digestive tract.
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Replace Cereal with Soup for Breakfast - You'll notice a difference in your energy and health if you choose a hydrating, nutritious soup for breakfast.
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A Body Ecology soup eaten along with our recommended grain-like seeds and sea vegetables is a satisfying breakfast that provides your body with liquids and important nutrients.
- Try Claire's Creamy Curried Carrot and Cauliflower Soup with your favorite Body Ecology grain-like seed dish (like quinoa.)
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Focus on the Positive - Our thoughts create our experiences. If we are waking up tired to the sound of a jangling alarm clock, hitting the snooze button and then rushing to work, it's hard to have positive thoughts about the day ahead. And yet, just the act of focusing with gratitude on the fact that you are alive and then using those positive thoughts to create a happy, productive day could calm your mind and create energy for your day ahead.
http://bodyecology.com/articles/how_to_wake_up.php to learn more!
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