Waking up early in the morning especially during weekends could be troubling for some, particularly those who consider themselves a ‘night person.’ Obviously, in order for us to wake up early, we also need to sleep early: Health experts recommend adults to have at least 7 to 9 hours of good night sleep. Other than having enough sleep, having a daily morning routine before starting the day (whether on a weekday or weekend) undoubtedly contributes to a person’s productivity. Aside from increased productivity, we believe that it is important for people to have a daily morning routine especially those who have an active or busy lifestyle in order to be efficient. Doing a morning routine could range from fixing your bed after you wake up, eating a healthy and complete breakfast, doing a little bit of physical exercise like yoga or simply walking your dog outside and many more. It all depends on how much time you have during the morning, your interests and what equipment you have at home. For instance, if you want to do yoga as part of your morning daily routine, it’s a good idea to have a yoga mat. That being said, we provide you below a list of our 5 suggested products to help you to improve your daily morning routine.
Alarm clock
This first product, which can simply be a clock with a buzzer or can also be the alarm clock of your cell phone, might not be attractive to some people. Who wants their sleep to be cut short by a beeping (and possibly a loud) sound anyway? But scientific studies show that successful and productive people start their day early and are able to maximize the time in accomplishing their tasks.
Products for good hygiene
It is important to observe proper hygiene in any given time of the day, and mornings are not an exception. Brushing your teeth with toothpaste, washing your face with a good facial cleanser and then putting a lightweight moisturizer do wonders! Simply put, being clean and feeling refreshed could give any person positive vibes.
Healthy breakfast
The definition of eating a ‘healthy’ breakfast may vary depending where you are in the world. But having a meal packed with proteins and vitamins such as those found in eggs and fresh fruits are common in many countries. Breakfast is the first meal of the day which we eat before going to work or doing our task, so it is only logical that in order for us to start the day right, we need to eat a healthy and complete breakfast to fill our stomachs. Drinking water before eating your breakfast should not be forgotten as well. Adding a slice or a pinch of lemon to your drinking water aids in digestion apart from being a good source of Vitamin C.
Daily journal
This might not be for everybody as not all people are into reading and/or writing first thing in the morning, but jotting down a few words about your ‘to-do’s in advance helps you to be more efficient when doing your daily tasks. In today’s era of modern technology, writing down your daily entries can be done not only on a notepad or journal but can now also be written down on your laptop’s notepad software or on your mobile app.
Good shoes for walking or jogging
If you’re planning to jog or to simply walk outside with your pet or with your child every morning as part of your daily routine, you should invest in good running or walking shoes. It doesn’t have to be branded or to be an expensive pair of shoes, as long as the shoes are comfortable enough for you and are appropriate to the physical activity you would like to do, then, that should be enough.
