18 Feb 2008 04:38:05 | Johann Erickson
Morning can often be a hectic time. Dragging yourself out of
bed, making breakfast and getting ready, all in a short amount
of time, is sometimes a stressful feat, but it doesn’t have to
be. These simple tips will help you de-stress and enjoy your
mornings a lot more... even on Mondays.
Some days it’s
next to impossible to get out of bed. Give your body an energy
boost first thing in the morning by keeping a chilled glass of
juice by the bed. A few sips of fresh-squeezed orange juice can
give you a boost and get you moving.
Do a few easy
stretches to get your blood flowing and ease morning stiffness.
A simple stretching routine every morning will not only make you
feel better, it’s also a great way to start the day.
Set aside a few minutes in the morning just for pampering
yourself. Give yourself a quick massage, use a revitalizing face
mask, or treat your skin with your favorite lotion. One great
product for really pampering yourself is the Roll-A-Lotion
massager and loti
on applicator. It massages all over while applying your
choice of lotion.
Or treat your feet and hands by
applying an intense conditioning cream. Your nails and cuticles
will benefit too.
Keep morning stress to a minimum by
making things easy on yourself. Choose your outfit and do any
ironing or other preparations before going to bed, so you can
quickly get dressed in the morning. Lay out matching jewelry and
accessories as well, so you aren’t frantically searching for
that matching earring or stocking without a run.
Keep
your makeup and other accessories in a divided organizer so you
can quickly grab just what you want. Free up your hands and save
some time by investing in a hair
dryer stand so you can style your hair quickly and easily.
Hair dryer stands such as the one Seen on TV, are easily
adjustable so you can use your hands to keep getting ready while
your hair dries.
You’ve heard it before - breakfast is
the right way to start the day. Well, it’s true. Eating a
healthy breakfast isn’t just good for your body, it keeps your
blood sugar levels even and helps reduce stress. Even if you’re
having a difficult morning, it will be much easier to handle if
you’ve had a good breakfast.
It’s easy to incorporate
breakfast into your routine. You can eat cereal, yogurt or even
a boiled egg while drying your hair. Or add a few extra minutes
into your morning routine to sit down and enjoy a bowl of
oatmeal.
Don’t let the rush and demands of life steal
away the beauty and peace of the morning. By taking just a few
extra minutes in the right places, such as with a short massage,
and saving a little time in other places, such as putting on
makeup while drying your hair, you can make your mornings a lot
less stressful and a lot more enjoyable.
About Author :
Johann Erickson is the owner of Online Discount
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