{"id":60142,"date":"2024-05-17T12:15:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T12:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"\/auefzr8\/how-to-start-your-day-video\/"},"modified":"2024-05-17T12:15:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T12:15:25","slug":"how-to-start-your-day-video","status":"publish","type":"product-content","link":"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/auefzr8\/how-to-start-your-day-video\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Energize Your Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ew-video\" data-videosource=\"embed\" data-videotranscriptkey=\"transcript-593f0533-585e-470e-9e58-95e5a8b7e39a.txt\"><div class=\"ew-video-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" scrolling=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/players\/cJpBlUTX-5WSyalpf.html\" title=\"How To Start Your Day\" width=\"640\"><\/iframe><\/div><a class=\"ew-video-transcript\" href=\"https:\/\/nova-live-content.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/public\/transcript-593f0533-585e-470e-9e58-95e5a8b7e39a.txt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download transcript<\/a><\/div><p>Even dedicated, conscientious people struggle to &#8220;get going&#8221; in the mornings.<\/p><p>Research shows that biology determines whether you&#8217;re a &#8220;lark&#8221; or an &#8220;owl.&#8221; [1]<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re more of an owl than a lark, don&#8217;t worry. Here are six simple strategies to put a morning spring in your step!<\/p><p><strong>1. Wake Up at the Same Time Every Day<\/strong><\/p><p>Are you constantly hitting the snooze button on your alarm? Help your body to fall into a natural sleep routine by setting a fixed wake-up time. You&#8217;ll likely <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"\/aexkfti\/energizing-yourself\" href=\"\/aexkfti\/energizing-yourself\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feel more energized<\/a> and won&#8217;t dread the sound of your alarm!<\/p><p><strong>2. Eat Breakfast<\/strong><\/p><p>If you&#8217;re not a &#8220;morning person&#8221; then you may require more energy. A healthy breakfast can give your body the fuel it needs to get you through the day.<\/p><p><strong>3. Invigorate Your Mind and Body<\/strong><\/p><p>Whether it&#8217;s going for an early run, walking to work, or listening to music, a great way to ditch morning grogginess is to get fresh air and stimulate your brain.<\/p><p><strong>4. Ease Yourself Into Work<\/strong><\/p><p>Give yourself time to get into a &#8220;work mindset.&#8221; Simply making a hot drink or a <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"\/aug8p7g\/to-do-lists\" href=\"\/aug8p7g\/to-do-lists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to-do list<\/a> can be enough to kick your brain into gear.<\/p><p><strong>5. Know Yourself<\/strong><\/p><p>Make the most of your natural energy levels and plan your day accordingly. For example, if you don&#8217;t hit your stride until the afternoon, <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"aapjeck\/is-this-a-morning-task-video\" href=\"\/aapjeck\/is-this-a-morning-task-video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">save intensive tasks<\/a> for later in the day.<\/p><p><strong>6. Catch Up With Your Team<\/strong><\/p><p>If you&#8217;re struggling to stay energized, connect with your co-workers. Tuning into their energy can give you a much-needed boost!<\/p><p>Having a routine that works for you is essential. With the right strategies in place, you can turn even the most unwelcome mornings into a highly productive part of your day!<\/p><p>For more tips on <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"\/az2zjmk\/how-to-start-your-day\" href=\"\/az2zjmk\/how-to-start-your-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Start Your Day<\/a>, read the article that accompanies this video.<\/p><div class=\"ew-reference\"><span class=\"ew-reference-title\">References<\/span><div class=\"ew-reference-body\"><div>[1] Merikanto, I. et al. (2012). &#8216;Relation of Chronotype to Sleep Complaints in the General Finnish Population,&#8217; Chronobiology International, 29(3), 311-317. 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