HOW TO MAKE YOUR MORNING
BEAUTIFUL
W
AKE UP TO SOOTHING SOUNDS
No one likes getting out of
bed. It may even be the hardest part
of your day. Playing soothing and
cheerful music, such as birds chirping,
instead of a blaring alarm can help you
wake up in a calm and relaxed manner.
S
ET YOUR ALARM TIME
based on what time you need to
get to school or work. You’ll also need
to figure in your morning routine. For
example, if you have to be at school
or work at 7:30 and it takes you an
½ hour to get ready and a ½ hour to
commute, you need to wake up no lat-
er than 6:30am. Try to have a cushion
of 15 minutes in the event you want a
few minutes to snooze or run late.
G
ET OUT OF BED IN A LEISURELY
MANNER
Instead of hopping right out of bed,
give yourself a few minutes to open
your eyes and let them get used to the
light. Then gradually work yourself into
getting out of your comfy bed to start
a good day.
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T
AKE A FEW MINUTES TO CUDDLE
with your partner or your kids before
getting up. A good hug or cuddle is a great
way to protect against stress.Stretch lightly or
do some yoga to get your blood flowing.You
could also take a few deep breaths by in-
haling through your nose and exhaling from
your mouth to further relax you.Sit up and
put your feet on the floor.
A
PPLY CARE PRODUCTS
Once you’ve dried your skin com-
pletely, apply any skincare you use
as well as deodorant. Lotion or other
skincare items can keep your skin soft
and smelling nicely throughout the
day. Deodorant also helps keep you
smelling fresh so that others want to
be around you.
W
ARM ANY LOTIONS OR MOISTUR-
IZERS between your fingers or
hands before you put them on your
body. Not only does this feel better
than cold lotion, but it may also ab-
sorb more quickly.