6 Morning Habits to Boost Your Energy

Do you envy people who can spring into action just after getting out of bed? While not everyone can be a morning person, there are ways to boost energy so you too can be more productive – whatever that means to you.

According to the University of Michigan Health, one reason you might be feeling less than 100% in the morning is cortisol. This stress hormone is at its highest level in the morning, and when it doesn’t go down, you can wake up anxious and unable to focus. Following a routine when you wake up reduces cortisol and makes you feel better when it’s bright and early.

Your morning routine should start the night before. During the day, your face is exposed to dirt and pollution. When you don’t wash your face, these can bind with your sweat and sebum, and clog your pores. You know what that means: breakouts. Meanwhile, washing your face in the morning can awaken your senses and mark the beginning of the day – telling your body that it’s time to get moving.

If your skin feels extra lagkit after a long day, swipe it with Master Deep Cleanser Oil Control Max with Zero Oil, which provides eight-hour protection from oil and gets rid of deep-seated dirt.

In the morning, use POND'S Men Facial Wash Energy Charge to rejuvenate haggard, tired-looking skin. It has antioxidant-rich coffee bean extracts, which help repair skin damage from stress, UV exposure, and late nights.

Here are a few more reasons to up your water intake. Hydrating upon waking up nourishes your body and stimulates your organs to put you in a wakeful state. It fires up your metabolism and helps your body flush out toxins. Feeling tired in the morning can also be a sign of dehydration, so drink up to improve your mood.

A study by the American College of Sports Medicine reveals that your body burns more fat when you exercise first thing in the morning, before eating. While it may sound counterproductive to expend energy too early in the day, working out can boost energy and helps you sustain it longer. Besides, heading straight to your workout upon waking up can help keep you from getting derailed from your routine.

Skipping breakfast when you’re in a rush or not feeling hungry can be unhealthy. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it “breaks the fast.” When you miss it, your body shifts to energy conservation mode, making you feel weak and tired. Understanding your body, how much energy you need for the day, and the types of food that keep you going are key. And if you don’t like to eat a heavy breakfast, toast with a small side of scrambled eggs should be enough.

Showering in the morning is one way to reduce anxiety and boost energy. A study reveals that a shower stimulates the brain to release oxytocin, known for its anti-stress effects.

Aside from being energizing, regular morning showers also promote better scalp and hair health. Dove Men+Care Refreshing Clean Shampoo is a shampoo and conditioner for men in one formula, designed to deeply clean and invigorate hair. Its caffeine and sparkling menthol will wake you up and prepare you for the day ahead.

Try adding these to your morning routine to boost energy, improve your mood, and be more productive. Eventually, you may not even need to hit snooze.