12 Ways to Supercharge Your Morning Routine

Seize the morning - seize the day! 

Here are some ways you can improve your morning routine utilising biohacking style tools and strategies:

〰️ scrape your tongue first thing before you consume any water - this helps remove built up bacteria that accumulates in your mouth over night 

〰️ fasting - this is why its called breakfast - its the meal that breaks your fast. Many people can find benefits from intermittent fasting such as improved digestion, mental clarity and energy levels, however, this is not for everyone 

〰️ lemon water or detox tea (over coffee first thing). It’s important to hydrate as soon as we wake as we have been without water for 7-9 hours. Lemon water or a herbal detox tea aid in liver cleansing and wakes up your metablisiom 

〰️ exposure to morning sunlight - a morning technique to support your sleeping patterns. This can aid circadian rhythm regulation

〰️ don’t check your phone as soon as you wake - our brain is in theta waves when we wake, which means our neuroplasticity is high, this is the best time to rewire your brain - see next point 

〰️ listen to positive affirmations (specifically when your brain is in theta wave activity) 

〰️  move your body - exercise boosts dopamine and endocannabinoids that support energy, mental clarity and gives you a natural high 

〰️ breath work + meditation - breath work can support clearing the lungs and improve lung function over time and meditation improves memory and focus as well as regulates your nervous system by lowering heart rate and blood pressure and increasing your HRV 

〰️ get out into nature - and go bare foot if possible - barefoot on land decreases inflammation 

〰️ cold shower/cold plunge - to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, support muscle recovery, increase circulation and will certainly wake you up for the day ahead 

〰️ add medicinal mushrooms to your coffee - caffeine is amazing at the right time of day (at least 1-2 hours after you wake) - supercharge it with some medicinal mushrooms like Lions Mane for improved cognitive function and creative flow or Cordcepys for natural, sustained energy levels 

〰️ set intentions for the day ahead - don’t go into your day blind, set yourself up for success with a to do list, a schedule and a vision of how you want the day to pan out 

Have a beautiful morning 🌞 

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