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Let in natural light and fresh air: extra oxygen kick-starts your body. Enjoy a luxurious stretch. Allow your favourite music to ease you awake.
A little light exercise will stimulate your breakfast appetite. Keep it fast and easy e.g. 10 sit ups or press ups. Other vigorous exercises include knee hugs, forward lunges, cycle obliques, squats and more. You’ll find diagrams with a quick web search.
Enjoy birdsong, a soft towel or whatever else you notice. Get yourself gently into gear. The quality of the first moments sets your day’s agenda.
This will boost your brain and build a nutritional “shield” against stress. So why do 25% of people skip breakfast entirely? You’ll get good impetus from low-fat, high-protein foods or slow-release carbs like porridge, muesli or wholegrain cereal and bread. Get calcium from milk or yoghurt. Include fruit/vegetables.
Close your eyes and relax your breathing. Follow your breath as it slowly travels in and out. Empty your mind of worries on each out-breath. Repeat several times. You’ll feel revitalised and ready for the day.
If rushed, get up earlier. Relaxed mornings propel you with stress-free momentum. Sing in the shower for an energising oxygen boost to the brain.
Being well turned out gives you extra confidence. Studies suggest that dressing for comfort can significantly reduce workplace stress.
Morning laughter gives you a flying start. Play funny recordings or encourage your loved ones to amuse you. As you laugh, harmful stress hormones disappear. You burn calories and reduce your blood pressure. Laughter also improves your immune system.
What’s more heavenly than freshly-squeezed orange juice, a tasty breakfast smoothie or a vegetable juice rich in vitamins? Juice what’s in season and vary it daily, or stop off at a juice bar. Your natural healthy buzz will last for hours.
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