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4 Secrets for Better Mornings & Less Stressful Days!

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Your morning routine can set the stage for your entire day. Too many people stumble out of bed after hitting the snooze button on the alarm several times, grab a quick shower, and race off to work with a cup of coffee in hand. And they often find themselves feeling stressed and running out of steam in the hours that follow.

There’s a better way. Incorporating a few simple and easy lifestyle changes into your morning can help you become more vital and productive throughout the day. And in the long run, it can make a world of difference in your mental and physical well-being.

Here are five great ways to start your day:

1. Begin with an extra half hour. With this small gift of time, you can ease into your morning instead of jumping in at full throttle, which can establish a better pace for your entire day. Set your alarm a half-hour early and, if you’re a chronic snoozer, place your alarm clock across the room so you’ll be sure to get out of bed when it goes off.
2. Take a good probiotic supplement. A good probiotic will deliver millions of live, healthy bacteria to your intestines where they’ll support healthy digestion and immune system function. That means less digestive distress, improved nutrient absorption, and more energy throughout the day.
3. Limber up with a full body stretch. Your mind and muscles have just come out of a multi-hour rest, so it’s a good idea to warm up gently. Stretch out tight muscles, loosen joints, and get your blood flowing with this easy “rise and shine” exercise.
   
   Stand as tall and straight as you can. Then reach high with both arms as you lengthen your torso and push your heels into the ground. Reach one hand slightly higher…and then the other—like you’re reaching for the clouds with your fingertips, one hand at a time. Continue this stretch for at least 30 seconds.
   
   Then, starting with your head and neck and working down to your toes, put every joint in your body through its total range of motion. Neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, spine, hips, knees, ankles, and toes…get your joints and muscles warmed up and ready for the rest of your daily activities.
4. Eat a hearty breakfast. Grabbing a bagel and coffee as you run out the door isn’t breakfast. It’s a jolt of carbs and caffeine that will give you a temporary boost and then lead to an energy crash a few hours down the road. I recommend a protein-rich breakfast instead. I enjoy eggs (often with smoked salmon or kippers and avocado), or a protein shake

Changes in your morning routine don’t have to be extreme in order to be effective. Just give these four simple ideas a try. They don’t take a lot of time, but can help you make the most out of each minute in the rest of your day.

Now it’s your turn: Do you have a morning routine that sets the tone for a better day?

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