5 Delightful things to do before 8 am

Life can keep you so busy that it feels like a big challenge to move towards your dreams. It gets even more complicated if you have a full-time job and kids – you would have to wake up as early as 4 am to prep the children and beat the notorious Lagos traffic.

However, no matter how busy your schedule is, there are a few productive things you should do daily before the day’s activities start and Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal outlines five of these important things.

Get healthy sleep

Sleep is as important as eating and drinking water. Despite this the high rate of awareness surrounding this topic, millions of people still do not get enough sleep daily and the consequence of that is that they easily lose concentration. Advantages having a great sleep regimen include increased memory, reduced stress, and decreased risk of depression. So sleep as much as you but do not slumber all day.

Take a cold shower

Taking your bath in the morning is already a tradition. A cold shower in the morning relaxes the body and improve your metabolism. The result of this is that it enhances your quality. Of course, a quality life is guaranteed to have a positive impact on your general well-being.

Listen to or read motivational content

A warm morning after having a cold shower is always an opportunity to motivate yourself by listening or reading to motivational contents. You can spend 15-30 minutes to do this. Aside from motivating yourself, it will expand your horizon.

Prayer

Nearly everyone recognizes that there is a Supreme Being who exists. No matter your religious affiliation(s), it is important to spend quiet time in meditation and interacting with the Being in the morning for guidance and peace. It is worth it.

Light Physical activity

Despite countless evidence of the need for exercise, few Nigerians engage in it. Light physical activity like push ups’ will keep the body fit throughout the day and if you make it a part of your routine you will notice a considerable difference in your physical appearance.