7 keys to start the day with vitality

Throughout the day it is inevitable to have to carry out different tasks and obligations. On many occasions we face them by letting ourselves be carried away by negative emotions, generating this that we adopt a pessimistic, complaining, apathetic attitude ...

However, the problem does not lie in the tasks or obligations that we have to face, but in the negative emotions with which we sometimes start the day for different reasons; snoozing, not having time to enjoy a nice shower or preparing a full and energizing breakfast, rushing the rest of the day, running from one place to another...

These among many other reasons affect our productivity, personal energy, and interpersonal relationships. And is that depending on how you start the day, it is easy to know how the rest of the day will pass.

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How to start the day right?

There are numerous studies that indicate that the most successful, happy and productive people have good habits to start the day. That is, they put into practice different healthy rituals every morning. These rituals

configure the attitude with which they will cope for the next 12 hours.

If you want to face the day with positive energy and after finishing the day think "it has been a great day", continue reading because then I propose healthy habits to start the day with positive energy and vitality.

1. Waking up early without snoozing

Waking up early just when the alarm goes off allows have time to start the day calmly and being able to breathe deeply while you fill up with energy, prepare a full breakfast and enjoy every sip and bite.

In addition, it allows you to organize your thoughts and the day and choose carefully the clothes that will make you feel good, for example. In short, it makes it possible for us to adopt a more confident and confident attitude that will accompany us the rest of the day. Waking up without postponing the alarm clock will allow you to fulfill your obligations at the scheduled time without having to postpone them.

2. Drinking water

The first thing we have to do when getting up is to drink water, since this activates the body, helps eliminate toxins the day before and puts into operation our digestive system, which is closely related to our emotional state.

Another option is to drink water with lemon fasting, since provides the following benefits:

• Helps digestion.
• Cleanses the urinary tract.
• It stimulates the immune system since the ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) found in lemon has anti-inflammatory effects and also helps the body better absorb iron.
• Cleanses the skin.
• It gives energy and improves the mood.
• Hydrates the lymphatic system.

3. Do not check social networks - Email - television

Check your mobile phone or computer to check social networks or email, or view the television right after waking up directly interferes with the emotional state, in addition to being a thief of time. It is advisable to connect with the outside through devices an hour after we woke up.

4. Stretch back and legs

It is important to stretch your back and legs with gentle and simple exercises, since promotes and stimulates circulation and relaxes the muscles.

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5. Inspire and expire

Another healthy habit is breathe in and breathe out deeply three times on the window, terrace or balcony. In this way, apart from feeling that we are alive and connected with the outside, we will feel the following benefits;

• Increases oxygenation of the blood.
• It improves digestion, since the stomach receives more oxygen and its functioning is more efficient.
• It favors mental and corporal relaxation.
• Increases the elasticity of the lungs and chest.

6. Think and affirm positive phrases

Think and affirm phrases like "I am capable", "I am going to achieve it", "Today is a fantastic day" or "Today is a new opportunity and I am going to take advantage of it". There are studies that show that we generate 50 thousand thoughts throughout the day; of most of them we are not aware, but our emotional state yes and it is suffering. It is very healthy to start the day generating positive thoughts, as they affect emotions and these affect attitude.

7. Eat a healthy breakfast with energy foods

To face the day with vitality at breakfast you cannot miss:

• Eggs: they provide vitamin B and D, they are a good food for breakfast.
• Nuts: rich in protein and healthy fats.
• Whole grains: they are satiating and provide sustainable energy
• Fruit: improves mood and provides a wide variety of vitamins.
• Sunflower seeds: fortify bones and relax muscles.

With these simple healthy rituals you can start the day with positive energy and vitality and, throughout the day, be a more successful, happy and productive person.