Article: Don't be tempted to settle back down under the covers when your alarm goes off. As soon as you wake up, swing your feet onto the floor and get out of bed. Here's what you can do to get moving. Get the blood flowing. Exercising stimulates the production of endorphins, which reduce stress and anxiety, and improves blood circulation, making you feel more awake. Try high-intensity full body exercises like jumping jacks, push-ups or squats, which can be done in your bedroom as soon as you wake up. Experts also suggest getting outdoors and taking a morning walk or a morning run to wake up. Concentrating on taking a few deep breaths when you wake can improve focus and make you feel energized. Try some diaphragmatic breathing exercises or yogic breathing exercises, both can boost blood oxygen and energy. After sleeping all night the body is often dehydrated, so you may feel tired and low on energy. As soon as you wake, drink a glass of water. Some experts believe that drinking water first thing kick-starts the body's metabolism and can even help you lose weight. The most important meal of the day, eating a healthy and nutritious breakfast in the morning can combat tiredness and improve your energy levels throughout the morning. Pick something with protein and fiber. Experts suggest a breakfast with a good combination of fiber and protein to boost your energy. For example, nuts are a particularly good breakfast item because they contain both fiber and protein. Avoid too much sugar. A sugary breakfast may give you immediate results, helping you feel awake, but it causes your blood sugar to spike rapidly and will ultimately leave you feeling more tired for the rest of the day. Complex carbohydrates. Although carbohydrates supply our bodies with much-needed energy, simple carbohydrates found in many breakfast foods such as donuts and pastries are quickly used up by the body and can leave us feeling fatigued. Opt for complex carbohydrates (found in whole grains and fruits) instead, as these release energy slowly, preventing that mid-morning slump. A breakfast of complex carbohydrates combined with protein will also make you feel fuller for longer. Use your senses of smell and touch to feel revitalized and energetic in the mornings. Smell the coffee. Scientists have found that just the aroma of coffee can reduce the effects of sleep deprivation. Essential oils. It's not just the smell of coffee that can wake us up, research suggests that essential oils like peppermint, eucalyptus and rosemary can also improve subjective feelings of alertness. Take a cold shower. Taking a cold shower improves circulation and can make you feel wide awake.
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Get moving. Breathe deeply. Drink water. Eat a healthy breakfast. Stimulate the senses.