You want the water to be warm so that it\u2019s not a shock to your system first thing in the morning. The lemon will help get your digestive system ready for the coming meals and makes the water tastier. You can add a bit of honey to it as well if you want to cut down on some of the tartness.<\/p>\n
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The Rehydration Process<\/h4>\n
When you wake up in the morning you\u2019ve just gone without water for about 8 hours, so it\u2019s important to turn things around and start up the flow of water again. What you don\u2019t want to do is leave out the water and go along with your day, having breakfast<\/a> and other beverages before addressing your need for water.<\/p>\n This is priority one because in order to fit in a fantastic morning you\u2019re going to need some extra time compared to your current routine.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve turned into a night owl because of the peace and quiet it affords, you\u2019ll be equally satisfied by the same peace and quiet an early morning provides, and it\u2019s simply a matter of shifting your personal time to the wee hours of the morning rather than late at night. The difference with your body is noticeable.<\/p>\n Wake up in conjunction with circadian rhythms if possible. Civil twilight is a great time to wake up because there will be enough light to see, the birds are chirping, and you still have time to catch the sunrise if you\u2019re keen. Since this time varies by the time of year, it may be more feasible during some seasons than others.<\/p>\n Give yourself an hour and a half before you have to be out the door.<\/p>\n Taking time to scrape your tongue is the one-morning routine you won\u2019t want to give up once you start it. It helps get rid of morning breath, and also is in line with the rejuvenation process you need to do to make the transition from sleep to wakefulness each day.<\/p>\n As a bonus, you\u2019ll be able to taste your food better without the film that\u2019s on your tongue even after brushing your teeth<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some toothbrushes come with a built-in scraper on the back of the head. If yours doesn\u2019t have one you\u2019ll want to invest in one. You can find some that are literally just a plastic triangle-shaped scraper, and others that feature special bristles that are designed to get into the grooves of your tongue. You can also go with the type that is stainless steel and U-shaped to get the job done.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a great\u00a05-minute stretch\u00a0that you can do in the morning to wake your muscles up and get them ready for the day ahead. You should always modify any workout to your own abilities, and search until you find one that resonates with you.<\/p>\n You can also use this time to do a yoga routine, or an exercise routine if you feel so inclined or are trying to lose weight<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, if you currently aren\u2019t exercising regularly we recommend starting off with just some morning stretches until that becomes a habit, and then transitioning into yoga and other exercises<\/strong> when you organically start to feel like you could do more than just stretch.<\/p>\n When first starting out it doesn\u2019t matter how long you stretch, just as long as you do it. If you only have a few minutes for it, just do a few minutes. You\u2019ll find that as you develop the habit, you\u2019ll end up stretching for longer periods of time, and it will naturally expand on its own without the need to force yourself to do it for a set time.<\/p>\n Rebounding on a mini-trampoline is the perfect morning exercise. It\u2019s zero impact, and perfect for any physical fitness level. You don\u2019t even have to get any air on it for it to be effective. Just lightly bouncing on it is effective for stimulating lymph movement and drainage as well as\u00a0helping your thyroid.<\/p>\n You can repeat this process a few times per day, whenever you feel like you need a pick-me-up. It helps keep you energized without the use of energy drinks or other sugary or caffeinated beverages.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll notice that when you first start bouncing you\u2019re kind of going with the flow, but by the time you hit your 100th bounce your body has tightened up considerably, in a good way. This is working each muscle in your body, your leg muscles, core, and upper body. A great way to start the day, get your juices flowing, and just plain feel good!<\/p>\n Dry brushing the body is an Ayurvedic practice that helps improve your circulation and slough off dead skin cells.<\/p>\n Brushing towards your heart is essential, and you\u2019ll want to start at your extremities and work your way in, covering all of your parts before hopping in the shower.<\/p>\n Dry brushing will help leave your skin feeling smoother, and you\u2019ll notice the difference after you\u2019ve dried off. Apply a moisturizer afterward to retain that suppleness.<\/p>\n Choose a brush that is good at exfoliating, but not one that is so rough you don\u2019t look forward to using it. A dry loofah or other brush designed to scrub the skin works best. You don\u2019t want it to be too soft on your skin or it won\u2019t do the job, but if you opt for a softer brush you can apply more pressure so that it works.<\/p>\n Starting your morning with music you find beautiful, or a book you find inspirational or motivational, is the perfect way to set yourself up for success. It can give you something to look forward to in the morning and sets you up with the right mindset to greet the day. The mind is hungry for new tidbits of information it can go to work on, and you should feed it every day, the same way you feed your body.<\/p>\n Whether you pick a group of songs or an audiobook that inspires you, is up to you. Choose your songs carefully though, as they can get stuck in your head, and if this sort of thing drives you crazy you might be better off listening to a book.<\/p>\n Now that we\u2019ve woken up with the sun, brushed our teeth and scraped our tongue, rehydrated, stretched, rebounded, dry brushed the skin, showered while listening to pleasing music, it\u2019s time to nourish the body with a refreshing green smoothie.<\/p>\n The green part of the smoothie is what\u2019s really going to help boost your energy levels this morning. That\u2019s because it will likely be spinach, kale, or some other leafy green providing phytonutrients, fiber, and minerals. Set a timer for 30 minutes after you drink it and notice how much better you feel.<\/p>\n Right now you should be in a really happy place, a green smoothie coursing through your digestive system, and all of the helpful things you\u2019ve done should all be having a cumulative effect. There\u2019s no better time to sit and clear your mind for a few minutes.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also no right way to meditate, so if you\u2019ve tried specific methods and didn\u2019t really like it, it\u2019s time to develop your own personal style. Choose a position that you find comfortable, and decide if you\u2019d like music or not. Just sitting and listening to the silence can be enough for most.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to go into a trance or spend an hour in the lotus position to meditate. You can get the benefits from just a few minutes and you\u2019ll see a marked improvement in the upward trend your days start to take. We\u2019re being intentionally vague here because \u201ca few\u201d can mean whatever it means to you, and however you feel in the moment (or what the clock allows in the morning<\/em>).<\/p>\n This is a can\u2019t-miss way to boost your self-esteem, and once you get into the habit you\u2019ll wonder how you ever got along without it. It\u2019s basically just a matter of designating some time as true \u201cme time<\/em>\u201d and seeing a happy you reflected back in the mirror.<\/p>\n This works on a number of different levels, but at the core is the ability it gives you to talk right to the bigger part of yourself, the part that is running in the background and getting the important things done.<\/p>\n Make sure you\u2019re smiling, it doesn\u2019t have to be a big goofy grin, just the hint of a smile works like you\u2019ve got some tricks up your sleeve and you\u2019re ready to show the world what you can do. You\u2019ll be surprised at the positive thoughts<\/a> this exercise inspires.<\/p>\n What you\u2019re doing here is basically checking in with yourself, giving yourself that look of determination that you\u2019ll need to make it through the day and accomplish all of your goals. No matter what happens the rest of the day, you\u2019ve at least said hello to that deeper part of yourself and given words of encouragement.<\/p>\n If you lead busy life chances are things fall through the cracks on a daily basis. To help stop this from happening you should list the three things you really want to get done today, and above all else, make sure they get done.<\/p>\n Once you establish the habit of getting the most important three things of the day done, you\u2019ll be able to build up confidence and go for bigger and bigger things. A funny thing also happens, all of the smaller stuff that you thought needed to get done either does get done without being on your list of three or fades away because it wasn\u2019t that important, to begin with.<\/p>\n If you start getting carried away and adding more than three, you\u2019ll find you won\u2019t get to the fourth and fifth and so on, and then you\u2019ll get discouraged. Force yourself to come up with three good ones, even if your day is largely unstructured. You\u2019ll feel better at the end of the day knowing you at least got 3 important things done.<\/p>\n2. Wake Up Earlier<\/h3>\n
The Ideal Time to Wake Up<\/h4>\n
3. Scrape Your Tongue<\/h3>\n
The Right Scraper<\/h4>\n
4. Do a Stretching Routine<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHow Long Do I Have to Stretch?<\/h4>\n
5. Rebound 100 Times<\/h3>\n
Firms Up Your Whole Body<\/h4>\n
6. Dry Brush Your Body<\/h3>\n
Which Brush to Use?<\/h4>\n
7. Listen to Uplifting Music or Audiobook<\/h3>\n
\nYou can adjust your music for the type of day you want to have, whether you need something that gets you pumped for an action-packed day, or something more soothing so you can handle a stressful day<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"listen](\"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/listen-to-music.jpg\")
<\/p>\nChoosing the Right Audio<\/h4>\n
8. Green Smoothie Time<\/h3>\n
9. Meditate for a Few Minutes<\/h3>\n
Why Just a Few Minutes?<\/h4>\n
10. Smile at Yourself in the Mirror for 30 Seconds<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMorning Validation<\/h4>\n
11. Write Out Your Top 3 for the Day<\/h3>\n
Just 3, No More No Less<\/h4>\n
4 Things to Avoid That Can Send Your Day Off Course<\/h3>\n