HERE ARE 12 THINGS TO DO EVERY DAY BEFORE 12 PM
1. MAKE THE BED
It seems like something small and inconsequential, but doing a task as simple as making your bed is a great way to start the day. This is because it gets your momentum going. Essentially, completing a small task like this one kickstarts your brain into wanting to do more tasks.
No one can deny that getting out of bed in the morning is a difficult task, and motivating your groggy brain is harder. If you get your bed tidy and prepared for later, you’ll be able to wake yourself up in an easy, routine way that lends itself to better routines. Even small accomplishments can give you the motivation you need.
Plus, at the end of a long, tough day, you’ll be able to crawl into a comfortable, well-made bed. It’s the perfect way to close the day’s chapter in a positive way.
2. HAVE A BATH OR SHOWER
Personal hygiene is crucial to mental health. If you’re home all day, you might think hopping in the shower in the morning is unnecessary, but it can make all the difference. Jump in and just take a quick one, or take a dip in the bathtub to help get rid of residual sleepiness, sweat, and dirt.
Washing and cleaning your body can be revitalizing and even give you a boost in energy. It helps to refresh you, so you’re not just cleaning your skin – you’re cleaning your mind, too.
3. EXERCISE
Even a little bit of physical activity is good for you, and it’s best to do in the morning or early in the day. It can be hard to convince yourself to get your butt going, especially if you’re feeling not-quite-awake, but you don’t have to hit the gym for an hour or go for a several-mile run in order to reap these benefits.
There are plenty of simple forms of exercise you can perform for this purpose, including:
-- Stretches
-- Yoga
-- Walking
-- Jogging
-- Running
-- A selection of workout moves
-- Swimming
-- Dancing
-- Anything that gets your heart pumping!
Early day exercise boosts positive thinking, gets your creative juices flowing, and gets your body ready and pumped to tackle the day. It’s a wonderful habit to start doing and it can change your day entirely, all while making your body that much healthier.
4. DRINK WATER
The average person needs around 8 glasses of water daily. As you approach the halfway mark of your day, you should be making good progress on getting to this goal. This doesn’t mean you should force yourself to drink; if you usually barely drink at all, it can take a while to get used to increased water intake.
Drink two glasses of water in the morning, one before and one after breakfast. Then, drink another glass between then and 12 pm, or two if you had an early rise. Not only will this keep you healthy and hydrated, but it will also help you to stay more full, especially if you have a bit of snacking problem!
5. HAVE BREAKFAST
Many people choose to skip breakfast, but it’s the most crucial of all the meals you’ll eat in a day. It gives you strength and nourishment, providing your body with the energy it needs to tackle the rest of the day. Without it, you’ll feel hungry before lunch and snack on unhealthy foods. Either that, or you’ll feel exhausted and incapable of positive thinking.
If you’re not used to having breakfast in the morning, you still need to fuel your body, but you can go a little lighter. Here are some simple, healthy, and often light breakfast ideas.
-- Cereal
-- Porridge
-- Omelet
-- Toast
-- Fruits
-- Smoothie
Don’t let lunch be your first meal of the day. If you really want to start your day off right, eat a good, nutritious, balanced breakfast.
6. LISTEN TO MUSIC
Music soothes the soul, and it touches the heart in ways that few other things can. It provides all sorts of positive benefits to the body, including mood improvement, better creativity, and energizing power.
There are a lot of different kinds of music you might like, and there’s no one “best” type to listen to every day before 12 pm. Go for songs that make you happy! If that happens to be something perky and upbeat, well, even better.
If you tend to like sad, dark songs, it may be best to save those for later. Slower songs can drag you down and make you feel bad. Still, we’re not here to judge, and if nothing makes you smile like a tearful piano ballad or some screaming, fatalistic rock, go for it!
7. READ
We know not everyone has time to read, but making room for a short skim through something before 12 pm on the daily is absolutely great for you. You can read just about anything and it will give you something positive in return. Here are some options:
-- A newspaper
-- A chapter of a book
-- A magazine
-- An article online
-- A reading assignment for homework
-- Study notes