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Here’s the thing: your comforter doesn’t want you to have more energy during the day.
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(Spoiler alert: almost everyone starts the day off with a glass or 2!
Try out these tips and you’ll be saying “Hello, Sunshine,” in no time.
A hard workout helps me feel on top of my game all day.
Boxing in particular is a great outlet for any stress I might be feeling after a busy week!
Before I get out of bed, I think of three specific things for which I’m grateful.
It also just puts me in an awesome mood!
I find this helps me stay focused on the task at hand that day."
My go-tos are an in-shower moisturizer and a Beachwaver curling iron that literally curls my hair for me.
These simple steps help me feel gorgeous in a hurry and start my day strong!
“Rachel Jacoby, SELF’s web features editor
HYDRATE UP!
I find this small step makes a dramatic difference in my energy level over the next 4 hours!
Your core is the powerhouse of your body.
“I give a shot to play 5 or 10 minutes of guitar.
It helps reinforce things that I’m trying to learn and it makes me happy!
Some people may think this is a pretty stinky sort of morning (literally!
), but I actually cherish these one-on-one moments with my boy.
I need this special time before a long day on the line in my restaurant, Maude.
And by run, I mean sprint intervals!
Then I take a look in the mirror and embrace the day.
“Suki Kramer, founder, formulator, and president of suki?
skincare
H20 + COFFEE = GO, GO, GO!
I completely buy into the idea that you should hydrate before you caffeinate, and I caffeinate a LOT.
“Marissa Stephenson, SELF’s fitness editor
ACT LIKE A KID!
Hectic, but that time with my three kids helps me keep work stress in perspective.
Mom is definitely my most important role.
to become a morning person, but I just couldn’t make it happen.
Nothing worked until I tried meditation using this app called Calm.
“Devin Tomb, SELF’s associate lifestyle editor (and author?of this post)
