On the Day
Lay off the snooze button because every time you hit the snooze your body is so confused with the resetting and cannot adjust! Plus when your alarm does go off just lay in bed and do some stretching. Help yourself wake up those tired muscles, increase your circulation and improve your flexibility in less than 5 minutes. Feels Oh So Good Too!
Remember to get your 7 to 9 hours of sleep! When you are well rested it makes it just a little easier to jump start your day. I like reading for about 30 minutes before bed. Find what works for you to get a good, quality rest!
Give yourself some inspiration and motivation to get up, get out there and grab life! Think about something that gives you a burst of energy! Go . . .
Hitting the Beach (Photo by RSheridan)
Hitting the Trail (Photo by RSheridan)
Grabbing a Bite to Eat (Photo by RSheridan)
How do you get a jump on your day?
I usually jump start my day with a protein packed smoothie (low-fat, high fiber too)! Sometimes I am craving a strong cup of coffee and an egg breakfast. On the weekends I either hit the gym or hit the couch for a few hours of surfing. I am a morning person, but not before 6 am!
How do you keep going throughout the day?
Two words for me: Lunch Break! An hour to get away from my desk to recharge and reenergize. Sometimes I go for a walk outside and other times I like to enjoy a good read. Just depends on the type of day I am having!
How does exercise fit into your day during the week?
I prefer my sleep to exercise in the mornings, so good luck waking this sleeping bear to exercise in the A.M. I get a 2nd wind by 4 pm, so enjoy hitting the gym after work. I enjoy taking a brisk walk during my morning and afternoon breaks. The fresh air is so cleansing to your body, mind and spirit!
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May 13th, 2013 at 7:14 AM
Great advice, Rene. I needed that one on stretching in bed in the morning.
Have a great week! 🙂
xxx
May 13th, 2013 at 8:55 AM
Deb –
Happy to Help:) Strrreeetttccchhhh
Have a Great Week:) – Renee
May 13th, 2013 at 7:26 AM
It’s fun to wake up the humans sometimes… early in the mroning 😉
Purrs
May 13th, 2013 at 8:56 AM
You are such a love bug and purr machine Texas!
Have a Purrfect Week:) – Renee
May 13th, 2013 at 8:27 AM
Great advice. Now if only I would listen to it.
May 13th, 2013 at 8:56 AM
Audrey –
You will figure out what works best for you:)
Happy Week – Renee
May 13th, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Completely agree – I always prefer to exercise after work on a weekday (weekends I like to run in the am to get it out of the way.)
Beautiful, beautiful photos as always! x
May 13th, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Vanessa –
Thanks so much!
Here’s to Health & Wellness:) – Renee
May 13th, 2013 at 10:31 AM
Great post!!
May 13th, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Thanks so much!
Happy Week:) – Renee
May 14th, 2013 at 11:43 AM
I love beach photos – and those stairs are wonderful! I am so bad about hitting the snooze. Never did I do it until last year. Ugh.
May 14th, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Gretchen –
Thanks so much! It is about finding that balance works for you in starting your day!
Happy Tuesday:) – Renee
May 14th, 2013 at 5:28 PM
I also have been on to the healthy berry and banana smoothies to jump start my day. I agree a little fresh air and exercise makes my day so much better. If going for a walk have to do that early in the am before it gets too hot in hong Kong.
May 16th, 2013 at 9:21 AM
Bam –
Sounds like you have Getting a Jump on the day down:)
Take Care – Renee
May 15th, 2013 at 12:56 PM
I really needed to hear this today. I was completely drained by work and I need to get back motivated and ready to start a new day.
May 16th, 2013 at 9:25 AM
Kay –
Happy to Help:) That work can be a drain at times and you just have to stop, take a break and then get going again!
Happy Day – Renee