Fight the urge to press that snooze button—your body will thank you. Hitting the snooze button in the a.m. may do more harm than good. Experts share what to do instead. Hydrating before coffee, exercising, and getting outside in the morning. Not getting enough sleep means the mornings can be rough, leaving you tempted to hit the snooze button. But falling back asleep for a few extra minutes of slumber could be doing more harm than good. Sleeping in might sound like the ultimate fix when you’re tired, but it can backfire. Our bodies thrive on routine, especially when it comes to sleep. Oversleeping disrupts your natural circadian rhythm, which can leave you feeling groggier and less energized, almost like a ‘sleep hangover Move Your Body Exercise is not only good for your physical health—it can affect your mood and energy levels for your entire day. Jaeger and Cording recommend fitting in a form of movement first thing in the morning to fight off fatigue and reenergize your body. Science supports this, too. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 81 studies found that individuals who adopted a moderate-intensity fitness program noticed improvements in their energy levels and vitality with decreased feelings of fatigue. Take Time for a Mindful Moment. There’s power in making time for a mindful moment in the morning. It may seem impossible, but when you set aside even a few minutes, it’s worth it. A meta-analysis explored how mindfulness-based stress reduction interventions (think: yoga or meditation) affect sleep quality and mental health for patients with insomnia. Researchers found that when implemented as part of a routine program, incorporating these interventions supported mental health and improved sleep quality.
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