Some Habits In The Morning Can Wreck Your Day

So many things can make for a less-than-ideal morning: like hitting a traffic jam in the middle of your commute or realize that you forgot an umbrella as a storm results. Some things are out of your practice, but other little habits in the morning you could start on the wrong foot.

You Drink Coffee Too Early

Is there really a bad time for coffee? Yup. Energy levels naturally increase when you first wake up, so drinking coffee then causes an additional boost of energy that can leave you nervous, You will reap the most benefits of coffee if you save it for an hour after you received the bed. This is when your energy levels begin to fall, if the coffee prevents good in the afternoon.

Your Breakfast is Too Small

A handful of berries mixed into a container of Greek yogurt may sound like the perfect healthy breakfast, but it can set you up to binge in the afternoon. Not only is it just not enough food, but it’s also lacking in some nutrients that are key to ensuring you feel full until your next meal . A filling breakfast should consist of around 15 grams of protein, 2.5 grams of fiber, complex carbs, and some healthy fat . A morning meal that contains all of those isn’t going to clock in at less than 450 calories it’s just impossible so you’ll want to make sure your breakfast’s at least that big.

You Check Your E-mail First Thing 

This is one nasty habit you should break ASAP. Checking your inbox the moment you open your eyes in the morning can set you up for stress all day long founder of Too Much on Her Plate. Instead of worrying about work first thing, focus on starting your morning with an activity that calms you exercising, sipping a cup of tea, or talking to a roommate. This will actually help boost your productivity and get your creative juices flowing which will pay off at work way more than checking that e-mail from your boss would.