We all know it: hitting "snooze" at least 3 times for another 15 minutes of dozing, then falling into the morning stress: shovelling in cornflakes, pulling on something half clean and dragging yourself to the bus stop at a snail's pace. This morning routine is certainly not ideal, but every morning routine is also individual. In other words, what helps one person doesn't necessarily help you. So in today's post we give you tips on how to put together your morning routine, so you can have your very own Miracle Morning.
How can you wake up quickly in the morning?
The snooze button we mentioned at the start no longer exists from today! You really don't need it: go to bed early so you're well rested, and get up when the alarm goes off. So simple, and yet sometimes so hard. If you really struggle, a light alarm clock might be just the thing for you: it doesn't rip you abruptly out of your dreams, but wakes you slowly with your own personal sunrise. When the sound signal goes off, you're then no longer in deep sleep. Want an energy booster and top concentration in the morning? Then work out first thing! That way you've ticked off the effort before your actual work begins and don't have to drag yourself to it in the evening. Bonus: early in the morning, gyms and the like are pleasantly empty and quiet. As energy boosters, we can also recommend dry brushing and hot-cold showers. They stimulate your lymphatic system, train your blood vessels and so help build a strong immune system.
What should you do first after getting up?
This question can only be answered individually! Many people lay out their sportswear next to the bed the night before, to get their workout done right after getting up. Some like to sit at the breakfast table, drink a warming tea and browse the news in the paper. By the way, we've developed the perfect blend for that: our Re-Charge tea with green and white tea, açaí and guarana wakes you up gently! If you'd rather have something sharper, reach for one of our ginger shots!
Should you have breakfast in the morning?
Breakfast on weekdays divides opinion: some prefer to skip it, while others need their daily porridge. If you want to take our tips to heart and try exercising in the morning, you should definitely have a little something afterwards. But even regardless of your morning workout, a balanced breakfast can give you energy for the day ahead! Thanks to the high cortisol level right after getting up, your body can metabolise carbohydrates very well in the morning. So porridge, muesli and a smoothie made with oats, protein powder, berries and nuts are just right: these dishes give you fibre, protein, high-quality fats and secondary plant compounds that keep you full for a long time!
Of course, fluids in the morning shouldn't be missing alongside food. As mentioned, our Re-Charge tea works just as well as one of our ginger shots. Diluted in warm water with the juice of a lemon, it also tastes great!
What is healthy in the morning?
This question also depends largely on your personal preferences! It's healthy for you if it does you good. Besides the tips already described, in winter you can also use a daylight lamp with at least 10,000 lux. It simulates daylight and supports your natural day-night rhythm even on dark mornings. That way you'll be much more awake in the morning!
Also try to spend little time on social media in the morning, and focus on yourself instead: what do you need for your perfect start to the day?
Why am I so wrecked in the morning?
Morning tiredness can be a sign that you're not sleeping long enough. So for a week, keep an eye on when you go to bed. 7 to 8 hours is ideal on average, although competitive athletes and very physically active people may well want up to 10 hours. Needing less than 6 hours of sleep is rare. If your sleep duration is fine, also think about your sleep quality: do you sleep through the night or wake up regularly? Poor sleep quality is influenced by several factors. These include the temperature in the room, what you did right before going to bed, how dark the room is and other disturbances. Try to minimise them as much as you can!
Conclusion
You decide what your Miracle Morning looks like. Someone who has a motivated, organised morning has a successful day ahead of them and the energy needed to get through it. And even if you have to be at work at 8, a 15-minute stretching workout will do the trick too.
We all know it: pressing "snooze" at least 3 times to doze for another 15 minutes, then falling into the morning rush: shovelling in cornflakes, putting on something halfway clean and dragging yourself to the stop at a snail's pace. This morning routine is certainly not ideal, but every morning routine is also individual. In other words: what can help one person doesn't necessarily help you. So in today's post we give you tips on how to put together your morning routine so you can have your very own Miracle Morning.
How can you wake up quickly in the morning?
The snooze button we mentioned at the start no longer exists from today! You really don't need it: go to bed early so you're well rested, and get up when the alarm sounds. So simple and yet sometimes so hard. If you really struggle, a light alarm clock might be exactly right for you: you won't be torn abruptly out of your dreams but woken slowly by your personal sunrise. When the sound signal goes off, you're then no longer in deep sleep. Want an energy booster and top concentration in the morning? Then work out first thing! That way you've ticked off the effort by the time actual work starts and don't have to drag yourself to it in the evening. Bonus: early in the morning, gyms and the like are pleasantly empty and quiet. As energy boosters, we can also recommend dry brushing and hot-and-cold showers. That stimulates your lymphatic system, trains your blood vessels and so provides a strong immune system.
What should you do first after getting up?
This question can only be answered individually! Many lay out their sports clothes next to the bed the evening before so they can do their workout right after getting up. Some like to sit at the breakfast table, drink a warming tea and browse the news in the paper. By the way, we've developed the perfect blend for that: our Re-Charge Tea with green and white tea, acai and guarana wakes you gently! If you'd rather have something sharp, reach for one of our ginger shots!
Should you eat breakfast in the morning?
Opinions differ on weekday breakfast: some would rather skip it and others need their daily porridge. If you want to take our tips to heart and try exercise in the morning, you should definitely have a little something afterwards. But even regardless of your morning exercise, a balanced breakfast can give you energy for the day ahead! Because of the high cortisol level right after getting up, you can metabolise carbohydrates very well in the morning. So porridge, muesli and a smoothie made from rolled oats, protein powder, berries and nuts are just the thing: these dishes provide you with fibre, protein, high-quality fats and secondary plant compounds that keep you full for a long time!
Of course, liquid in the morning shouldn't be missing alongside food. As mentioned, our Re-Charge Tea is just as good a fit as one of our ginger shots. Diluted in warm water with the juice of a lemon, it tastes great too!
What is healthy in the morning?
This question also depends largely on your personal preferences! It's healthy for you if it does you good. Besides the tips already described, in winter you can also reach for a daylight lamp with at least 10,000 lux. It simulates daylight and supports your natural day-night rhythm even on dark mornings. That way you're much more awake in the morning!
In the morning too, try to spend little time on social media and focus on yourself instead: what do you need for your perfect start to the day?
Why am I so shattered in the morning?
Tiredness in the morning can indicate that you're not sleeping long enough. So for a week, pay attention to when you go to bed. On average, 7 to 8 hours is ideal, although competitive athletes and very physically active people may well want up to 10 hours. Needing less than 6 hours of sleep is rare. If your sleep duration is fine, also think about your sleep quality: do you sleep through the night or wake up regularly? Poor sleep quality is influenced by several factors. These include the temperature in the room, the activities you did right before going to bed, the darkness in the room and other disturbances. Try to minimise them as much as possible!
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Conclusion
You decide what your Miracle Morning looks like. Because anyone with a motivated and orderly morning has a successful day ahead and the energy needed to tackle it. And even if you have to be at work at 8, a 15 minute stretching workout will do the trick too.
