Do you fathom waking up every morning feeling energetic to soak in some sunlight and kickstart the day on a positive note? Well, many of us dream of starting our day feeling fresh, hearty and healthy. Unfortunately, for most of us, the reality is far from this dream. We’ve all had our mornings when are unable to shake ourselves out of immobility and fatigue. It is hard to perk up on such days, and we always end up reaching out for that mandatory cup of coffee to freshen up. We get it, you must be tired of saying “I never wake up feeling refreshed”. If that’s your morning ritual, then you do need to do some makeover to get back that spark and high energy. There are many ways to overcome laziness and wake up energized.

Health Shots got in touch with senior psychologist Dr Kamna Chhibber to understand tips on how to wake up energized every morning.

How to wake up with energy and motivation?

If you are tired of waking up exhausted and sore every single day, then read what our expert suggests to help you wake up feeling pumped up every morning.

1. Develop a good sleep schedule

Developing a good sleep schedule and following a healthy sleep hygiene practice will take you a long way in building a successful, healthy life. The expert suggests that you should always try to maintain a fairly regular sleep-wake cycle to wake up feeling healthy and fresh. Here are some tips to improve sleep!

2. Say no to gadgets at bedtime

Our expert says, “Avoid being on gadgets till too late into the night. Instead read or listen to some light music so that you can relax and unwind and get good quality sleep”. The blue light from the gadgets keeps us awake till late and also decreases the secretion of melatonin, the sleep hormone.

3. Make a to-do list for the coming day

“Line up things you would look forward to during the course of the day,” suggests the expert. Making a list of to-do things would make you feel empowered and motivated for the coming day, and you will tend to sleep in a light mood knowing that you have an orderly plan for the next day.

4. Start your day on a calm note

Having a healthy morning routine is non-negotiable so that it sets the mood and good intentions for the entire day. You can try yoga/meditation, even for 15 minutes, or you may consider having some fitness regime in the morning that would invigorate and energize you. Come what may, but stick to that routine to see the best results in the longer run.

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5. Do the tedious-looking tasks first

“Try and solve for the challenges you may perceive may be coming up in advance. Having some sort of a plan in place is helpful,” reckons our expert. When you solve tedious tasks first thing in the morning, you will end up feeling motivated and empowered, and held in a place mentally.

6. Don’t press snooze

The most beloved button on our alarm clock does more harm than good when it comes to trying how to wake up energized. If you spend the last half an hour of your sleep in “fragmented sleep” can have grave consequences on your ability to function through the day. Try the 90-min sleep cycle hack by setting the alarm 90 minutes before your waking time and an alarm when you want to wake up.