Exercises are great but for most of us– especially the beginners, we have those mornings where we just want to curdle the pillows and embrace the duvets, not letting anything steal the last moment of sleep from us.

Where sluggishness and sleepiness set in, there are some amazing hacks that can certainly help us at this point. Consider a few:

A Minute Silence On Sleep

Take the next one minute and overcome sleep. Give yourself a minute for your body to get the signal  that you indeed want to wake  and start your day.  Resist the urge to lay back down and get a blanket on— that can be a hurdle sometimes but it works. This is a hack that can get you to begin your day and get into your exercise mood.

Take a Glass of  Water

The essence of water early in the morning is one the hacks that cannot be overrated. When the feeling of lethargy comes, let a glass of water sprinkle some dust of magic for you. Drinking water first thing in the morning can increase your metabolism by up to 25%. The trick is that it can make the body feel more energetic, having awakened all the systems to be ready for the day’s exercise and activities.

Also, the water which the body has stored up before bed time has been used up during sleep, so your body needs to rehydrate. By drinking water as early as possible, you can be sure to invigorate your system for any exercise.

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Stretch That Already Tired Body

Sleep is such a serious business— the reason your body seems tired. What to do? Give it a good stretch! Yes, stretching makes you feel refreshed, reduces tension and pains while getting your body ready to deal with the day ahead.

More so, it aids in the flow of blood to the muscles and the brain. We can only truly be ready for any exercise when the body and the brain is fully awake, so give your body a refreshing stretch to start  a ‘fitful’ day!

Splash Splash Splash!

For a sleepy body who has refused to be awakened to daily tasks and exercise, a good splash of water will  pull some tricks. If you don’t want a full shower, some splash on your face will go a long way.

Fuel your Day with Some Healthy Breakfast

Consider taking breakfast, especially now that your body isn’t responding to your calls. Starting the day without it can further weaken your system, preventing optimum functioning and it can also reduce alertness. Food is fuel, make it a fitful day with some healthy calories.

However, if you’re still considering a workout, be sure to eat after it, not before, as it is easy to burn some calories that way. This may also help you prevent unwanted rumblings in the stomach as well.

Take in Less Sugar

Do not take more sugar in the morning. Reason is that it may result in the classic blood-sugar-spike-and-drop which may not be healthy for you. You don’t want to be so active during the day, when you have consumed enough sugar, only to get home drained of all energy to function for the rest of the day. In place of sugar, you can do honey- a good deal anytime.

Take a Walk and Embrace Nature

Now that you have cut the dirty hands of sluggishness and fatigue, take a stroll and enjoy the beauty of nature. Let the birds sing some sweet symphonies and let the trees and shrubs dance a nature dance to welcome you- a great hero, into their midst. After all, you are not a vampire so let the sunlight dance to a melodious tune on you.

Spike Your Day with Some Motivation

Another reason your body does not want to wake up just yet might be as a result of lack of motivation to do so. Therefore, everyday, it’s important to get motivated for the next day. With this, your body has something to look forward to.

Practice Good Sleeping Habit

Lastly, it’s extremely important for you to maintain a good sleeping habit. Staying awake most nights will result in tiredness or sluggishness the next day. Finish up your schedule on time and hit the bed to get a good amount of sleep so you wake up refreshed and ready to handle the day in a boss way.

Put these super hacks to work and see yourself ready to beat every feeling of laziness, carrying on with your morning routines without  a struggle.