Healthy Morning Routine for College Students!
- SSF_I
- Oct 27, 2022
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Healthy Morning Routine for College Students!
October 27th, 2022
By Small Steps for Improvement
We all know that a healthy morning routine is key to having a fun and productive day. A good day can be made right when you wake up. So why do so many of us decide to stay in bed super late, watch tik tok, or scroll on Instagram for hours before we get up? The simple answer is that doing that is fun and enjoyable in the short term, but will not help us achieve our long-term goals. Most people say that they would like to improve themselves or the world around them but in reality, their actions do not demonstrate this. If you have taken the time to read this then it means that you might want to make a few changes. So in this blog post, I am going to lay out the things that I strive to do every morning to set myself up for success and a productive day.
A productive morning starts the night before
Before I go to bed, I always make sure that all my school stuff is ready to go for the next day, my devices are charging, my water bottle is filled, and all more sports gear is ready to go. This way when I wake up early in the morning, I don’t have to think. By putting my running shoes by the door, I am telling myself that when I wake up I don’t have a choice; I am going to go on a run. Preparing the night before saves time in the morning and makes decisions a lot easier.
Setting alarms and getting out of bed
This is by far what I struggle with the most, I am always snoozing my alarms and not getting out of bed, much to the annoyance of my roommates. However, even though this is a personal issue I have, I know that it is still important to try and get up as soon as you can after your alarm goes out, and DON’T HIT SNOOZE! This will allow you to get up at the exact time that you want and getting out of bed as soon as possible will help you fight the urge to go on your phone. Getting out of bed as soon as you wake up is a must for a productive day.
Hydration: start it early
Right after I get up I always wash my face and go into the kitchen and drink a big glass
of water. As you sleep you become slightly dehydrated, so it is important to drink water
as soon as you can in the morning. This might sound strange but starting with a small
amount can help and work your way up from there. Personally, I drink about 20ounces
of water right after I wake up. Drink water as soon as you get up to rehydrate.
Journal/Read
This is another one that can be a struggle for me, but I think that it is important.
Writing down some goals for the day, affirmations, or collecting your thoughts at the start
of the day is very beneficial and can have a huge impact. I know that I see a big
difference in my day when I take the time to do this. Another thing you could try is
taking the time to read a chapter of a good book. I am currently reading Atlas of the Heart
by Brene Brown and am really enjoying it. Learning something new every day is a great
practice to start, and this is one great way to do it. Start the morning right by reflecting
or learning something new.
Exercise: one of the best medicines
My day will just be better if I start with exercise. It is good to sweat at least once a day
and I like to do that in the morning. Getting outside for a run or going to the gym can really
make you feel better, reduce stress, help you sleep better, and make your day more
productive. There are so many benefits to exercise it's crazy! Get out outside and move,
your body will thank you!
Breakfast: the most important meal of the day
I know it is different for everyone and this can vary but I find eating breakfast to be super
important. I have found that when I don’t eat breakfast, I tend to be hungry throughout the
day and I eat more as a result. My mood levels are also lower and I tend to get more upset
with people. I recommend finding a quick breakfast that is easy and you can eat every day
before class or work. I personally enjoy eating overnight oats because it is delicious, quick,
and easy. Figure out if you are a person who needs breakfast or not, and find a
quick and easy breakfast you look forward to eating.
Fun YouTube videos for more resources
Example morning routines from productivity YouTubers
Starting to exercise? Give this a try.
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