Wake Up Happy: 6 AM Wake Up Call
Waking up at 6 AM is a great way to feel better and achieve more success! Starting your day off right will bring you energy, health, and longevity.
Starting Your Day With The Morning Sun
There is something special about starting the day with the morning sun. The world tends to be quieter and more peaceful at 6 AM. Instead of feeling rushed, rising early can give your body the time it needs to wake up.
Waking up early enough allows you to get out of bed and begin to prep for your day. Take a few moments and appreciate the morning sun. Perhaps go for a run or drink some coffee out on the porch. There are endless possibilities as to what you can do with the extra time in your day. Oversleeping is no longer an option!
Exercise In The Morning
Exercise is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Working out at any time in the day is commendable, but it is even better to start your day with a good workout. Exercising in the morning allows you to start your day with endorphins and energy. Exercising in the morning will kick-start your appetite and set you up for burning calories all day. It can be a difficult habit to form but once you start, you will be hooked.
Have Breakfast (without rushing)
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Often times we get caught up in rushing to work and arriving on time that we miss breakfast altogether. It is important to make the time for a healthy breakfast in the morning. Also, the type of food counts. For example, oatmeal or a green smoothie, has been linked to weight loss. Eat and lose weight? Sign me up!
Meditate
It is often said, successful people meditate early in the day. The reasoning behind the meditation is to calm the soul and mind. Liberate any negative thoughts and focus on positive vibes. Meditating is a powerful mind exercise which may help train one to organize daily tasks in a stress free manner.
Enjoy More Daytime
We have all heard it and probably said it, “there is just not enough hours in a day.” Actually there is. Waking up at 6 AM will give you the time to realize you can do more. Making the extra time is key. Organize the extra time and make sure to fit in some “me” time.
There is beauty in seeing the sun rise and telling yourself you got this, you have the whole day ahead of you!
About the Author
Audrey Lefebvre, RN is a holistic lifestyle nurse in Florida, and has been practicing holistic healthcare and natural medicine for the past 5 years. She has experience with organic healthcare regimens, natural medicine, and Assisted Living. Audrey loves to care for the elderly and gives back to our community. On her spare time, she blogs about lifestyle regimens, healthy living, and her pet-dog Snooki.
Jenna
May 26, 2016Good tips but working late and 6 am don’t always go well together 🙁 I do love my coffee and a workout in the morning though!
View Commentalison
May 26, 2016I so need to do all of these because I believe they really do help you be successful and have a great day! It is just so hard when that alarm goes off!
View CommentCecilia
May 26, 2016I feel more relaxed and motivated just reading your article. Great job!
View CommentCourtney
May 25, 2016I am so not a morning person but I am really trying to change that. I always feel so much more productive and motivated on days I wake up early, it’s just getting out of bed that kills me.
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May 26, 2016Hi Courtney:
Yes – it’s very hard at first (like most things) but becomes progressively easier. Good luck & thank you for sharing.
Audrey
View CommentJoan
May 25, 2016These are excellent tips for waking up happy! Awesome share ?
View CommentAudrey Lefebvre
May 26, 2016Thanks Joan – I’m glad you think so.
View CommentSharon Beauty Prime
May 25, 2016I’m also a morning person. It feel so good to wake up to enjoy the morning sun. Thanks for the great tips.
View CommentSophia
May 25, 2016That breakfast looks so good. I really need to start drinking those green smoothies if they are linked to weightlost.
View Commentrebecca
May 25, 2016With my other half not getting home from work until 2-3 am, it makes it hard to be up early in the morning. However, we do always have a healthy high protein breakfast.
View CommentSarah Ella (Mumx3x)
May 25, 2016I usually wake up around 6am, my trouble is not motivating myself! I should start off by working out, that would truly help, I know this because it was part of my routine last year! This is a great post and so inspiring, thank you for sharing. 🙂
View CommentAudrey Lefebvre
May 26, 2016Sarah:
Thank you for letting us know! Keep up with your workouts as they help stay motivated 🙂
Good luck!
Audrey
View CommentJemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
May 25, 2016I’m such a morning person and generally wake up happy. These are great tips!
View CommentAudrey Lefebvre
May 26, 2016Yes – it feels wonderful to get up early – like you have a head start on your day.
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