How to build a morning routine for maximum energy and productivity

A morning routine for maximum energy is about syncing or aligning ourselves with a natural circadian rhythm, forming the foundation for the whole day. Starting your day on a good note will make your routine flow freely, giving you ample time to fit in all you need to have a complete day without the complexities. A few things that can be done to kickstart the day:

1. Washing your face: Splashing cold water on your face will instantly bring down he stress hormones down. Washing your face with cold water helps you to freshen up in the morning.

2. Hydration: Have a glass of water; be it any way you like; it can be cold, warm, etc. It replenishes your body and hydrates it preparing it for the day.

3. Exposure to natural sunlight: According to Mitushi Ajmera, Nutritionist & Senior Master Fitness Trainer, “Opening the doors and windows to let in sunlight, taking a stroll on the balcony for a few minutes, or even stepping outside for a walk. This light illumination helps produce melatonin towards this evening, and that's a big factor working with the circadian rhythm because eventually when you sleep well at night, you wake up fresh in the morning.”



4. Having a good breakfast: A person who can eat in the first hour of waking is able to manage hunger throughout the day with lesser sugar cravings and the feeling of being famished is reduced to give full energy to the body. Breakfast high in protein is beneficial in this process so that energy doesn't crash throughout the day.

5. Mindfulness activities: Chanting religious mantras, meditation, reflecting on your own thoughts, journaling, and more help in connecting with your inner self.

6. Physical activities: Activities like walking, jogging, running, and light exercises in the morning help us be more energized in the morning

It is highly recommended that food intake at the right time benefits your maximum energy throughout the day. As we know, energy is not produced. Instead, it is exchanged, so food plays a very important role in providing maximum energy. The sooner you eat, the better functionality you will have throughout the day. Also, sleeping at the right time and especially waking up at the same time every day instead of at random times so that the body can follow a specific routine.

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