5 things that should be a part of your morning routine

Mornings are important because they set the tone for the day. I have noticed that a bad morning has a domino effect on everything that happens to me during the day; likewise, a happy morning makes my entire day fruitful and satisfying.

Here are five things I do as I wake up every morning, holidays included, to make sure that my day is happy and productive.

The human body has a natural inbuilt clock, known as the diurnal cycle or circadian rhythm. Exposing your eyes to natural light in the morning helps to reset this body clock. I allow natural light fall on my retina as soon as possible in the morning. You could just stand at the window and look skyward. Or go outdoors and soak up the sun to expose your eyes to natural light — vitamin D is a bonus. Exposure to natural light increases the secretion of serotonin, a hormone that makes you alert, awake and feel good. And it’s free!

In this era of hyperconnectivity, guess what is the first thing we reach out for as soon as we wake up? You’re right: It is the smartphone. Turning on the phone wifi/data [I turn it off before sleeping] results in a barrage of notifications, causing my attention to scatter and bring on a feeling of overwhelm. So I have made it a point not to check my phone till at least two hours after waking up — longer if possible. This also helps me avoid checking my email, social media, WhatsApp messages and news first thing in the morning. It is an entirely avoidable stimulus that is known to engage my mind in unproductive ways. I make an exception to this rule only if I am expecting an urgent email or message, and then too keep my focus only on business at hand.

Try the above suggestions for four weeks and notice the difference to your sense of purpose and your energy levels.

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