"You might take some time to cultivate awareness through meditation. (One simple strategy: Close your eyes and focus on the act of taking 10 breaths.) Or you might be intrigued by the research that shows incorporating exercise into your daily routine can help boost happiness. Maybe you'd like to spend a few seconds every morning simply focusing on whatever nature you see outside your window, whether it's the grass in your yard or the sky over the city."
"There really are so many different wellness habits that can help you, according to psychiatrist Murray Zucker, chief medical officer of the health care platform Happify. The key is simply to start with one - whatever it is- then attach it to a routine that you already have. You're linking habit to ritual, he explained. So maybe every morning you get up, go to the bathroom, then make your bed."
Many people feel sleepy and irritable in the morning, which harms mood and daily functioning. Small, simple morning habits can have a profound influence on overall mental well-being. Start by choosing one evidence-backed wellness behavior, such as brief meditation, exercise, nature observation, or reading. Attach that habit to an established morning routine to increase the likelihood of consistency. Linking a new habit to an existing ritual creates behavioral cues that support long-term adoption. Consistent practice of even a short, simple wellness habit can improve mood and resilience across the day.
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