10 Steps To Wake Up With Energy

Want to wake up refreshed and energized in the morning? I'm going to lay out for you five simple steps to start your day with a bang.

Do you feel sluggish when you wake up? Do you sit around in bed watching tv for half an hour before you even set foot on the ground? Do you feel that waking up this way affects the rest of your day? I can tell you that it certainly does.

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I have a few tricks that will help you wake up with energy every morning. These tips are simple and easy, but they work wonders when it comes to getting yourself going in the morning.

So here's what you do to wake up with energy in the morning

First– A great day actually starts the night before. About half an hour before you go to bed, pull out a piece of paper (a journal is even better) and write out your goals for the day.

Prioritize what you want to get done in order of importance. Think about all the things you accomplished today and use that as motivation to get even more done tomorrow.

This is your success primer. Then, right before bed drink a small glass of water, and put a pair of sneakers and light, loose clothing on a chair next to your bed.

Second– When that alarm goes off, roll out of bed. No hitting the snooze button. No laying there to “gather your thoughts”, and no turning on the radio or tv. These are simply excuses to sit around longer.

The problem with turning on tv or the radio is that they drag you in and you need completion. When they tease you with “coming up next after the commercial”- now you've got to stay for another 3 or 4 minutes of commercials, THEN you watch that segment.

The bottom line is you've now laid in bed for an extra 15 or 20 minutes and killed your momentum. Again, your job when the alarm rings is to get up!

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Third– Head to the kitchen and drink a big glass of water or some red tea detox. No coffee or soda. Just pure, fresh clean water. I suggest getting a PUR or Brita water filter so you always have fresh water ready to go.

Over night your body has been digesting and metabolizing, repairing and regenerating, and can use fresh water to clear out the bloodstream. On top of that, most people don't get enough water through the day anyway, so you may as well get a head start.

Fourth– Brush your teeth and use the bathroom. Self explanatory.

Fifth– This is going to depend on your fitness goals and what your current level of fitness is. If you're on a program, this is a good time to get it on.

If you're just starting out, have a small piece of fruit, take 5 minutes to read over your goals and priorities list from the night before and head out the door for a 20- 30 minute walk.

You can listen to music if you're in a busy part of town, or simply listen to nature if you live in an open area. Plan out your day in your mind and use the previous day's successes as motivation to be even better than yesterday.

When you get back from your walk, you'll be raring to go. Write down any new thoughts and ideas you've had during the walk. The water will have helped flush your system, the walk will get your body's energy going, and your brain will have the juices flowing from your success primer.

If you truly are a beginner to exercising, I highly recommend body weight burn, which is a simple program you can do at home.

It takes the guesswork out of exercise and lays out a simple plan. You don't even have to wait for anything to be shipped to you, it's all online. You simply log into the site and voila!

If you find yourself waking up with low energy every morning, try these tips to wake up with more energy and start your day off right.

10 Ways To Wake Up With More Energy In The Morning

1. Stretch Yourself Gently When You First Get Up

Stretching your body gently first thing in the morning helps wake you up because it stimulates your muscles and joints.

You should stretch both your arms and legs for about 30 seconds and repeat the process a few times. Your body will gradually feel more limber as you do this every day.

2. Breathe Deeply When You First Get Up

Taking deep breaths first thing in the morning helps wake you up because it stimulates your nervous system. It also helps regulate your breathing while you are still lying down.

3. Drink Lots of Water When You First Get Up

Drinking lots of water first thing in the morning gives you plenty of energy throughout the day. It also helps cleanse your digestive system and form new cells.

4. Do Some Exercises When You First Get Up

Doing some simple exercises when you first get up helps improve blood circulation throughout your whole body. Then, your heart and lungs will beat faster and your cells will produce energy more efficiently to fuel all of your movements for the day.

5. Make Your Bed When You First Get Up

Making your bed when you first get up is important because it will show you that you have finished with one task and are ready to move on to the next thing for the day.

6. Have a Healthy Breakfast When You First Get Up

Eating a healthy breakfast full of proteins, carbs, vitamins, and minerals is important because it gives you more energy for the day.

7. Read Fiction Books Or Watch Comedies When You First Get Up

Reading fiction books when you first get up will help your mind stay alert and active while you are still lying down. Watching comedies when you first get up helps distract your mind from worries throughout the day because you will be laughing more than worrying about things that happened yesterday or that might happen tomorrow.

8. Avoid Screens When You First Get Up

Watching TV or looking on the computer when you first get up will stimulate your brain cells. The blue light from screens stimulates your brain cells and makes you stay awake longer than you should be.

9. Do Yoga When You First Get Up

Doing yoga when you first get up will strengthen your muscles, increase your energy flow, release tension, and improve blood circulation throughout your body all day long.

10. Listen to Music When You First Get Up

Listening to music when you first get up helps improve your mood all through the day because it increases dopamine levels in your brain.

For you to be able to use these tips most effectively, make sure that you have a schedule of what you are going to do with your day ahead of time.

Write this schedule down or keep it in your head so that nothing will interfere with the way you would want your day to go. Make sure that you're also getting enough rest, exercise, and outdoor time during the day. Also, keep hydrated and drink lots of water throughout the day to keep your energy levels high.

Now that you know what you can do when you first get up in the morning, try doing all or some of these tips for a few days and see how it will improve your day.