1. Oil pulling
Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy
where oil is swished or held in the mouth. Ayurvedic literature states
oil pulling is capable of improving oral and systemic health, including a
benefit in conditions such as headaches, migraines, diabetes mellitus,
asthma, and acne, as well as whitening teeth.
All you have to do
is, first thing in the morning, put a tablespoon of cold-pressed sesame
or coconut oil in your mouth and swish it in your mouth for 10-20
minutes, then spit it out and brush your teeth as per normal.
Studies
show that it makes your teeth and gums healthier. On top of that, it
whitens your teeth which will hopefully encourage you to smile more!
2. Warm lemon water
This morning ritual, when done regularly, also does
wonders to your skin - makes it youthful and glowing due to the amount of antioxidants and vitamins it contains.
3. Jump
The
lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system, containing a
network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph,
which is essentially recycled blood plasma. The lymphatic system plays
an important role in removing the toxins from the body. However, it's
not pumped by an organ, unlike a heart pumps blood. So we need to move
in order for our lymphatic system to be moved, so we can benefit from an
efficient detoxification process.
Simply do 50 jumping jacks as
soon as you get out of bed! It will wake you up and will start pumping
your lymphatic system. Jogging, aerobics or dancing is also a great way
to achieve this.
4. Classical music
Listening to classical
music reduces stress which is very important for your overall health and
well-being. Studies show that listening to classical music also
improves cognitive / mental capacity, which sets you up for a productive
and creative day. Known as the "Mozart effect", a set of research
contends that listening to Mozart's music can make you momentarily
smarter, raising your IQ by a few points while you're listening.
Set
your alarm clock 15-30 minutes earlier than usual and listen to Mozart,
Bach or Beethoven, etc. while you're still in bed and trying to wake
up. Maybe even do your oil pulling during this time!
5. Move
There's
no doubt that exercise is beneficial for your physical and mental
health, mood, productivity and longevity. If you don't exercise on a
regular basis already, then what are you waiting for? If you don't do it
because you dread exercise, then it's important to find some activity
that you really enjoy. Do you love yoga, dancing, hiking, tennis,
swimming, spin classes, Pilates, cycling or lifting weight? When you're
having fun, it doesn't feel like work. So instead of calling it "working
out" you can rename it to "fun out"!
You intend to make sure you fixed your goals and results for the
day in your morning ritual. You are able to do this in your undertaking
management system, or within a journal entry, or nevertheless, you like.
There is the assumption that you've got longer-term goals written out
without a doubt (go ahead and write them when you don't).
