Top 5 Morning Routines for a Healthier You:

Hydrate First Thing

Begin your day by drinking a glass of water — it is best warm with lemon. When you wake up, your body is dehydrated from going hours without water, and rehydrating can jump start your metabolism, help flush out toxins and give your body a boost of energy.

Move Your Body

Just do some kind of exercise, even if it’s a 10–15 minutes. This can be stretching, yoga, a brisk walk, a short workout. Morning movement not only increases blood flow, improves mood and brings focus for the impending day.

Try Mindfulness or Meditation

Take a few minutes of silence, meditation or deep breathing. This relieves tension, clears the mind, and creates good energy for the rest of the day. Journaling, or practicing gratitude, can be powerful accompaniments.

Eat a Nutritious Breakfast

Feed your body a good, well-rounded breakfast: Think protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs. This helps keep your blood sugar levels stable, reduces the hunger pangs and gives lasting energy for the morning.

Plan and Prioritize Your Day

Spare a few minutes to look at your goals, intentions or write a to-do list. And it helps you to feel organized, focused and productive – which in turn helps you to feel less overwhelmed and more in control.

Adding these habits into your morning routine can help improve your physical health, mental clarity and well-being. Small steps always add up to big changes!