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Get the first thing done.

Get the first thing done.

Make your bed.

Do not be lazy. If you can do it, you will feel satisfied because it is the first thing that you did in that new day.

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Lights on.

Lights on.

If you are surrounded by darkness, you will not get energy.

After you click your alarm, you need to turn your lights on or open your windows to let the light filter.

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No snooze, get up.

No snooze, get up.

At the first alarm, just jump from the bed. 

Do not wait until you are finally awake because that will never happen; it is better to get up and turn your alarm off.

Advice: Set you phone or clock far from the bed to make you get up to turn it off.

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Exercise.

Exercise.

No matter how much, just do it. Even if it is only a stretching 5-min-routine, you need to do something to help your body.

And after that, a refreshing shower will make you feel as new.

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Early bird.

Early bird.

Even if I work until 9 AM, I decide to wake up at 6:30 AM.

But I slept at 10:30 PM to have my 8 sleep hours, which are the most important base for starting with energy in the morning.

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Meditation.

Meditation.

Find you perfect position. Sitting, standing up, laying down, or stretching, do as you prefer. Then, breath deeply and keep a short period of only breathing, cleaning your thoughts.

You can use a guide meditation if you need.

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Morning routine, time to live.

Morning routine, time to live.

After falling in one of the worst periods of depression in my life, I realized how perspective and habits are helpful tools for our days. Take one or various activities and adapt at your own routine; and if you do not have one, then it is time to create it.

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Be grateful.

Be grateful.

After getting up, I appreciate three things aloud. No matter how simple those are, sometimes we forget we have it.

Example: I am grateful for having the opportunity to move, I am greateful because I still have a job, etc.

If you believe in a religion, you can pray to thank for all tho...

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Drink water.

Drink water.

Avoid coffee as first thing in the morning.

Better to drink half cup of water to wake up your mind.

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Eating breakfast.

Eating breakfast.

Do not skip any meal. At least eat something light, but your body needs energy and the best source is the food.

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Let's be grateful, spread knowledge, and enjoy our lives

Hello. Let's talk about morning routines and the best activities you should do at the beginning of your days. Believe me, this routine has helped me a lot. Hope you find interesting. Cheers!

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