NOVEMBER 6, 2014 BY AGENCY REPORTER
The key to a happier, healthier, less stressful day could lie in your morning habits. Make these changes and reap the benefits all day long.
Don’t multitask
Brushing up on notes for your 9am meeting, making breakfast, watching the morning news, and getting your kids ready for school all at the same time? You may think it’s the only way to get everything done, but it turns out that only two per cent of us can actually multitask without dropping the ball. For the rest of us, our brains only get more overwhelmed than if we stuck to one thing at a time.
Instead embrace monotasking!If you’re trying to get through your to-do list, complete one thing at a time and do it without also checking your phone or watching TV. And don’t forget to take a breather—short breakswill actually help improve your focus.
Stop skipping breakfast
Gulping down a cup of coffee and flying out the door every weekday could save you some time in the morning…but it’s not good for the rest of your day. By morning, your body’s burned off the previous evening’s meal—skip refueling with breakfast and you’re setting yourself up for a sluggish start to the day. In fact, one study found that people who ate after waking up had an 89 percent reduction in anxiety when dealing with a challenging situation—and dealt with the dilemma faster than when they skip breakfast.
Instead eat a breakfast that’s good for your mood and stress levels. Can’t handle a big meal? Try adding a source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein like eggs.
Don’t fret about traffic
Traffic is bad for your health and your happiness—it can add stress, put a damper on your social life, and even lead to higher cholesterol, blood pressure, and BMI (if you’re commuting by car or train).
•Source: WebMD.com
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