Master Your Morning: 5 Tiny Techniques For A Brighter Start

Early dusk and late dawn with colder temperatures make leaving the cosy comforts of your bed even harder. If you find yourself walking up feeling groggy, foggy, flat or anxious, then you need to add some extra ammunition to your early morning arsenal.

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Start a Singalong

If you are one of the 86 per cent of Brits who love singing in the shower, you are stress-free. According to scientific research, there is a shred of evidence to suggest that signing releases important mood-boosting like endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, which promote the feeling of well-being.

Endorphins are released from the physical impact of oxygen pumped into the blood when you sing in the bathroom. and it's not hard to see why it's such a euphoric exercise. When you sing it means it's good for tor improving memory and overall cognitive function. A key reason why singing often features heavily in dementia therapies.

A morning humming or sing-song can be a potent stress reliever too and helps to beat the street and relax. Also, creates a great sense of internal balance. So, if you had a bad day, give singing a go.

Prep A Playlist

If you prefer a more passive start to your morning, listening to your favourite music has been shown to provide a psychological boost to your well-being. What you listen to when you wake up matters, though; energising tracks, usually with a tempo of 50 to 80 beats per minute, stimulate the subcortical area.

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Most people prefer to listen to songs in the morning. Listening to your favourite music boosts your mood and is best for stress relief. What you listen to energising tracks, usually with a tempo of 50 to 80 beats per minute, stimulates the subcortical area in the brain that controls motivation.

A quick tip: if you have woken up feeling anxious about the day ahead, try some classical music instead. As well as releasing calming dopamine, which inhibits the production of stress hormones, it can also impact heart health by lowering blood pressure.

Try A Cold Plunge

The power of cold water on your wrist. Can't brave an early morning swim or a frigid shower? Fear not. Cold water exposure benefits include strengthening immunity, boosting mood and improving metabolism. It is like a swift jolt of vitality, reducing stress hormones, revving up endorphins, and giving your mood a major lift. Dive into the quick, refreshing world of wrist therapy.

Opt For Oranges

If you are constantly dragging your body from bed to work, swapping your morning cup of tea or coffee for a glass of orange juice can help you elevate your mood. A person who drank a glass of orange juice every morning for eight weeks showed an improvement in cognitive function over the day. What is that so?

It contains high-quality flavonoids in orange juice, and phytochemicals that help improve brain function by activating signalling pathways in the hippocampus, where learning and memory are processed.

Scent Your Space

According to the studies, scent can have a powerful neurological impact connected between smell receptors and the limbic system---our mood and memory HQ. While lavender's calming aura is best reserved for bedtime, citrus scents become your morning champions. Research shows that inhaling lemon fragrance perks up alertness levels.

For a greener zest, consider rosemary essential oil, known to fuel mental energy and enhance memory. Pine essential oil isn't just for holiday candles—it fights mental fatigue, sharpens focus, and clears the mental fog. The easiest way to infuse your space? A diffuser. Neom offers remote-controlled options for ultimate convenience, while Aromatherapy Associates' The Atomiser Connect is a chic ceramic diffuser that effortlessly fills your space with fragrance, with no wires or heat required. Plus, it lets you switch scents with ease.