{"id":2638,"date":"2021-02-10T10:53:36","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T10:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/?p=2638"},"modified":"2021-02-10T10:53:36","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T10:53:36","slug":"waking-up-in-a-good-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/waking-up-in-a-good-mood\/","title":{"rendered":"Waking Up in a Good Mood: Simple Ways to Freshen Your Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Every day is a gift, but sometimes they do not seem like it. It is not always fun waking up. You feel tired, lousy, and not wanting to do anything or see anyone. Sometimes you have a good reason to wake up in a bad mood; sometimes, you do not. So what can you do?<\/p>\n<p>Well, here are a couple of ways to waking up feeling fresh in the morning.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Summary<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb3b42cb4ce\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb3b42cb4ce\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/waking-up-in-a-good-mood\/#1_wake_up_naturally\" >1 Wake Up Naturally<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/waking-up-in-a-good-mood\/#2_wake_me_up_music\" >2 Wake Me up Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/waking-up-in-a-good-mood\/#3_engage_all_five_senses\" >3 Engage All Five Senses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/waking-up-in-a-good-mood\/#4_today_is_a_special_occasion\" >4 Today is a Special Occasion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/asianfriendly.com\/blog\/waking-up-in-a-good-mood\/#5_always_eat_breakfast\" >5 Always Eat Breakfast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_wake_up_naturally\"><\/span>1 Wake Up Naturally<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try to wake up naturally, without an alarm clock at least once a week. Waking up naturally helps the body to adjust from deep sleep to a calm awakening slowly. Let the sunshine through open curtains or shades wakes you up.<\/p>\n<p>If the light floods in early, use the extra time to plan your day mentally. If it is winter, Sun Alarm can be the right solution. Combining the features of a traditional alarm clock, Sun Alarms have a special built-in light that gradually increases in intensity, simulating a natural sunrise.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_wake_me_up_music\"><\/span>2 Wake Me up Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the morning, play some music while having a hot, steamy shower. Never have the music playing too loud. Choose a piece that starts very quietly and builds up slowly to higher volume. Try an Indian raga specifically created for morning playing. Inspired by nature and reflecting the sounds of birds, rivers, and winds, Indian raga produces a meditative mood and relieves stress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_engage_all_five_senses\"><\/span>3 Engage All Five Senses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each morning is truly a gift. The sight of the sunshine, the sound of traffic outside, the feel of the towel, the taste of fresh juice, the smell of toast &#8211; engage each sense in turn as the brain-signals flood in.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_today_is_a_special_occasion\"><\/span>4 Today is a Special Occasion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Often the way we dress reflects our mood. Put on something nice, do not save it for a special occasion, today is a special occasion. Add a splash of color to your day. Pick a color that resonates with your mood or goals that day: red is associated with courage and passion, yellow with sunlight and optimism, blue with openness and calm, green with balance and tranquility, and white with purity and spiritual peace.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_always_eat_breakfast\"><\/span>5 Always Eat Breakfast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A generous, healthy breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, sets you up for the day, and replaces lost fuel after the night&#8217;s &#8220;fast.&#8221; Drink fresh fruit juice for breakfast to provide you with a concentrated supply of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to enhance your body&#8217;s immunity and general well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Try to limit yourself to one coffee in the morning if you cannot break the habit entirely. Consumed in excess, coffee over-stimulates the adrenal glands, leaving you irritable and nervy.<\/p>\n<p>Planning your mornings using these tips will help you boost your mood naturally. It does not take much to boost your mood and start your day stress-free. Your call!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every day is a gift, but sometimes they do not seem like it. It is not always fun waking up. You feel tired, lousy, and not wanting to do anything or see anyone. Sometimes you have a good reason to wake up in a bad mood; sometimes, you do not. 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