Never be a morning grouch again: 10 things for a good start to the day

Of course, every person is different and naturally there are owls (night people) and larks (morning people) among us - but unfortunately, our everyday life rarely takes this into account. Owls, who are genetically programmed to stay up late in the evening and sleep in late in the morning, are constantly at a disadvantage because of this. These tips will help you have a successful start to your day in the morning.

1. A better start to the day begins the evening before

Going to bed at 9 pm today, but not until 1 am tomorrow: Strongly differing bedtime hours disrupt our internal clock. That's why it's important to establish a certain sleep routine and try not to interrupt it, even on weekends.

Unfortunately, this tip is only applicable to people who do not have to work shifts. Further reasons for poor sleep and tips on how to combat it can be found here.

2. Forget about the snooze button

The snooze button on the alarm clock, which gives us five more minutes of sleep in the morning... and then another five... and another. For many, the snooze button is indispensable, some are downright addicted to it. But by doing so, we are not doing our body any favors, as it cannot cope with the hastily interrupted five-minute naps. As a result, despondency can spread throughout the entire day.

And programmed snoozing has another disadvantage: By pressing the alarm clock away, the resistance to getting up is strengthened. We are constantly negotiating with ourselves for a further reprieve. This not only leads to negative feelings before getting up, but also increases the risk of getting into a time crunch and unnecessarily stressing ourselves out.

How to break the habit of hitting the snooze button:

Set your alarm clock to the time you usually actually wake up, so to the latest possible time. Then, place the alarm clock on the other side of the bedroom so that you have to get out of bed when it rings. As a final step, before falling asleep, firmly decide to get up positively and cheerfully at the first ring - the last thought in the evening is the first thought in the morning - it really works!

3. Stretch and reach out

A somewhat gentler transition from the dreamland to the morning is offered by the following method: Set your alarm clock for two wake-up times with a two-minute interval. However, do not use the two-minute break to go back to sleep, but to wake up. Wiggle your toes, move your feet and hands, and then stretch thoroughly. You can learn a lot from dogs and cats in this regard. Instinctively, after each nap, they stretch and flex, making them more alert more quickly. Muscles and brain are better supplied with blood, making you automatically more awake.

4. Not too short, but also not too long

Not only too little sleep, but also too much sleep makes you tired. Someone who regularly sleeps longer than eight hours feels just as refreshed as someone who has slept "only" seven hours.

In contrast, excessive long sleep seems to pose an increased risk for obesity, elevated cholesterol levels, and thus a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases.

5. Getting up early - as hard as it may be

Do you also regularly find that the time from getting up to leaving the house is too tight? Then do yourself a favor and get up ten minutes earlier as a rule. Those few extra minutes will already reduce a lot of rush in the morning.

And if we are honest, an extra 10 minutes of sleep cannot save us during the day if we have gone to bed too late. Getting up half an hour earlier also gives you time for a healthy breakfast.

6. Ventilate properly

Those who sleep with closed windows are familiar with the stale air in the bedroom in the morning. Ensure fresh air in the morning and supply your body with plenty of oxygen that it needs to wake up and start the day. Opening all windows for five minutes should be sufficient.

7. Water provides momentum from within

While we sleep, our body loses up to a liter of fluid. To stimulate metabolism, digestion, and kidney activity in the morning, a lukewarm glass of water is ideal right after waking up.

Tip: An extra boost of energy is provided by a shot of apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of honey in water (tastes better than it sounds).

8. Having a proper breakfast - simply important!

With breakfast, it is important to fill the body's empty energy stores in order to start the day well-prepared. Especially the carbohydrate stores are empty in the morning. Instead of filling them with overly sugary cereals, healthy alternatives should be on the breakfast table.

9. Every morning LaVita as a healthy foundation

Supplying the body with all important vitamins and trace elements in the morning is the best basis for a successful day. This is particularly easy and delicious with LaVita. Many people drink a tablespoon of LaVita mixed with still water as juice for breakfast. Or try mixing LaVita into yogurt, buttermilk, or muesli.

Vitamins in LaVita such as vitamin C, B2, B12, and B6 help reduce fatigue. Iron, selenium, and zinc support the immune system, while biotin, folic acid, and niacin contribute to a healthy mind. Make a glass of LaVita part of your morning routine - for a great start to the day!

10. Soaking up the morning sun

If you want to boost your metabolism before work, you should treat yourself to a morning walk after breakfast. A US study showed that morning light particularly stimulates metabolism. The subjects who went for a walk in the morning had a lower BMI after just one week compared to those who did not.

Tip: 20-30 minutes of walking is enough to have a positive effect. This is good news, as morning exercise is not right for everyone - whether you are a morning person or not.