Slow down your morning
Now that youve gained those extra minutes you would have otherwise spent snoozing, you can take some time to ease into your morning. Cohen starts her day by sipping a coffee while she sets one positive affirmation, thinks about three things shes grateful for that day, and writes them in a journal. Mornings are often one of the busiest, most stressful times of the day, but Cohen credits her simple soothing routine with putting her in a state of calm that helps her prevent burnout later on. I find when Im not spiking cortisol levels in the morning, that leaves me with more energy throughout the whole day, she says.(Here are more ways to become a morning person.)
