Morning routines that work

28^th June 2021

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The editorial unit

28 June 2021

There are many morning routines that work well: raising your legs and promoting blood flow to your head, brushing your teeth to get a refreshing menthol kick, doing jumping jacks, push-ups, cold showers and the list goes on and on.

For some, having a wake-up schedule could mean spending the first 15 minutes of the day on Facebook, chatting or playing a game. Now, one might say there are better ways people can spend their time, but no one shouldn’t be judged for their lifestyle: texting or gaming can be a good way to relax and brighten up each day.

To stay honest and responsible, try the following strategy

1. Set the snooze time to 15 minutes
2. Hit snooze in the morning
3. Use the phone until the 15 minutes are up

This gives each person additional motivation to wake up very quickly. Alternatively, if one finds themselves falling back to sleep, the snooze alarm will get them up and they will spend the rest of the day wondering if they missed their shot at relaxing. That’s a good motivator to rouse on time the following day.

In theory, all this sounds perfect, but in reality, it requires some real restraint. If the 15 minutes are up mid-game the user should stop. One is advised not to skip showering in order to use their phone. Most importantly, people shouldn’t get mad if “Lady Luck” doesn’t grace them with her attention and carry a bad mood around all day!

Games can be fun to play: they are easily accessible and can provide everyone with many hours of entertainment. Try to segment this into 15-minute intervals and have a bit of enjoyment every day. 

Be that as it may, don’t play chasing a record. Chase a fun-filled day with the possibility of something great. A fisherman doesn’t throw a line expecting to catch a 600-pound sea bass at the first try, but when he eventually catches one -he takes a picture to remember the rare moment. 

This started off as a story about how to begin each day, so the key is not to expect too much out of it. Check Facebook or get to a coffee machine in the process. Enjoying life involves weaving in a personal touch of any good idea. One could sit in the garden, relax on the porch in their pyjamas, open a window and sit on the balcony or get in front of the stove and put some eggs to boil. 

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