Sun yourself in the morning. Sunshine helps wake you up, nourishes your body, and improves your mood. While too much sun can damage your skin, too little sun can cause vitamin deficiency and illness. Put on some sunscreen if you are a fair-skinned and head outside in the morning.[1]
- Take a brisk walk.
- Eat breakfast outside if the weather permits.
- Get out of the sun if you feel dehydrated, dizzy, or disoriented.
- If you are prone to sunburns, stay out of the sun from 10am-3pm, when the sun is strongest.
NOTE: We easily fall into habits. Most of our habits help us to navigate the day. Our habits, however, can get us stuck in a rut. Think about how you start your day. Same old, same old, right? What if you got up 15 minutes earlier and went for a brisk walk? The slight change in a habitual routine may make your day a great one.