Fun Ways to Start Your Day in the Mornings

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Fun and mornings may not seem like they belong together. You're not alone. Nearly 95 percent of Americans hate mornings. Well, the following are a few ways you can make your mornings fun and enjoy waking up.

Get Your Groove On

One thing that'll make a difference is skipping those annoying alarm sounds and replacing them with a playlist. Add your favorite songs, and let that be your alarm. It's a little more pleasurable than having a loud buzz alarm waking you up. It'll be harder to hit the snooze on a song you like.

Reading Your Horoscopes

You've heard of this in a movie, or maybe an aunt in your family is into horoscopes. For some reason, you've never been interested in them, but none of that matters. Reading your horoscope in the morning can be really fun and motivating. Maybe you'll spend the rest of your day proving it wrong or seeing if you'll become a believer. Either way, it's a fun way to start your day.

Cold Showers

It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you can handle a cold shower, then try it. Starting your morning with a crazy challenge like that can get the heart pumping. You don't have to do it too long, maybe just a few seconds after a warm shower. This will help you start your day off better. Besides, cold showers help close your pores, so your skin will look great.

Start the Night Before

This may not seem like such a big deal, but it is. If you start your morning the night before, then waking up is going to feel better. Just pick out your outfit by checking the weather. Write down what you're going to be doing the next day. Making your brain anticipate the next day makes the day more exciting. Plus, you get to reduce the time you spend getting dressed.

Open the Windows

The body loves the sun. It may not seem obvious, but somehow sunlight makes the body feel good, and that puts you in a good mood. You may initially want to stay in darkness to keep sleeping, but force yourself to open those windows to start your day off right. If you want to make things fun, invest in smart blinds that'll automatically open in the morning.

Make it a Contest

Those who live with a partner or family can consider making each morning a contest. Maybe the person that wakes up early gets a prize. Perhaps that person gets to skip chores or there's a gift card waiting for the winner each week. Making it a contest makes everything a bit more exciting. The brain loves these things, and no one likes to lose.

Smile in the Morning

Yes, that's all you have to do in the morning. This is helpful because a smile helps release neurotransmitters that make the body feel good. It doesn't have to be a genuine smile because it happens naturally. This should make you feel happier when you wake up. You could also watch some stand-up comedy to make the morning even better.

Remember Your Dreams

You should try to remember your dreams as soon as you wake up. This can be challenging sometimes, but that's part of the fun. Try to record some of what you remember on your phone, or draw some of the images you remember from your dreams. Doing this activates your imagination and creativity. This is a good thing. It helps you feel better in the morning and gives you a reason to wake up, which is sometimes all you need. You can try to have your dreams interpreted too, which could be fun.

Make a Delicious Breakfast

Maybe all you need to make each morning perfect is a delicious breakfast. Consider making pancakes or something you like. If you can't make this yourself, that's okay. Look for a good local breakfast restaurant that you can look forward to if you wake up early enough. It's all about giving your brain a reason to be happy, and your mornings will be fun.

Conclusion

These are some things you can do to start your day better. If other things bring you joy, then add those things to your morning routine, too.