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Some say writing a to-do list, either literally or mentally, is a good way to start the day. But it doesn’t work for everyone. Dannielle Haig, a psychologist, says: “The most effective time to plan your day is the night before, because it enables you to park your work for the day enhancing a positive work-life balance.
“If you write your list whilst everything is fresh in your mind at the end of the day and then you can rest knowing you have tomorrow set to handle whatever you need to get done. It gives you a sense of control and contentment making your recovery time effective.”
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Breakfast not only sets you up mentally for the day but physically as well, says Sarah Campus , a wellbeing coach and founder of LDN Mums Fitness. “It kickstarts your metabolism, and it regulates your blood sugars,” she says.
“By avoiding breakfa...
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We often have lots to do in the morning, says Somia Zaman, a psychotherapist, from deciding what to wear, to making packed lunches, packing school bags, and making breakfast. “Many of us are guilty of leaving everything we need to do until the morning, when we could plan ahead and do some prepara...
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Tee Twyford , a coach and founder of hustle + hush, says: “One of the biggest mistakes we make in the morning is to allow external sources to influence our day before we’ve had a chance to listen to our own inner voice. I’m not even talking about our pa...
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Sorry, but this will probably make you feel foggy – and actually more tired, says Campus. “It throws you off your circadian rhythm, interfering with your body’s natural sleep-wake rhythms,” she explains. “Regularly relying on it to sneak in more sleep will mess with your body’s internal clock, wh...
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No surprise here. Most people reach straight for their phone when they wake in the morning. “This can have a negative impact on a person’s mood for the rest of the day because you aren’t allowing yourself to wake up naturally,” says Zaman. “You’re also likely to feel more anxious reaching for you...
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For those who suffer with anxiety, it’s often much worse in the mornings. The stress hormone cortisol is released as a response to stress, and science shows cortisol is highest in the first hour of waking for those experiencing stress.
Often when stressed, people make the mistake of reachin...
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“You’ve not drunk anything for six to nine hours straight, you are dehydrated,” says Laura Connor , a life coach. “Do not reach for the coffee first, it’s a diuretic and will dehydrate you further.
“Drink a large glass of water, at room temper...
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We’ve all heard of those crazy long morning routines that start at 4.30am – that’s not the end goal, here. We have to be kind to ourselves and create our own morning routines that work for us.
“Everyone’s different: if you’re a morning person, maybe 7am sun salutations are a good thing. If ...
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Many people identify with the experience of waking up already worrying about all the tasks and stressful things that are upcoming. All the things we worry about fall into one of three categories: unimportant, unlikely or uncontrollable.
When you start the day in a negative thought loop, the...
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If you get to your work desk and have no idea where to start, it can lead you to work on low-impact tasks (such as checking email) or other worse forms of procrastinating.
Put together a plan or to-do list before starting work or any project. The night before is a good time to do thi...
Successful people often make a to-do list or schedule their tasks for the day, either the night before or in the morning. This helps them stay organized, prioritize their tasks, and avoid wasting time on trivial matters.
"Plans are nothing; planning is everything." - Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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