30 Things Happy People Do Every Morning

Sticking to their morning routine

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Most happy people follow a morning routine in the morning. The reason they do this is so that they can focus on what they need to do, and ensure they have enough time to get it all done before their work day starts. It might sound a bit much, but you will really be much happier!

Making sure to get enough sleep

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Happy people always make sure they have plenty of sleep before the morning. This is so important because a full night's rest keeps the brain working at maximum capacity, and the recommended amount is 6-8 hours. Any less and you're really decreasing your chances of happiness.

Waking up early to seize the day

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Not only is making sure you get enough sleep one of the keys to happiness, but also the time you wake up is as equally important. People who wake up earlier tend to get more done in the day, and naturally the more productive you are, the happier you are overall!

Setting a friendly alarm tone

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One of the worst things you can do is set an annoying and terrible alarm sound as your wake up call. No doubt, that's gonna get you all riled up first thing in the morning. Instead, opt for something more melodic and lighter, and this will for sure set you up for the day.

Stocking up on water for the day

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Well, it's hardly surprising that water is one of the main components that makes up a happy person, considering our body is pretty much 60 percent water. It helps us feel refreshed and energized and avoids dehydration headaches, meaning all the happy people love it.

Making sure to get a healthy balanced breakfast

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Starting off your day with a healthy well-balanced meal can dramatically change how your day is going to pan out. For happy people, they always pre-plan what they're going to have, so they don't have to spend too much time preparing it in the morning.

Planning out their day

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Happy people do one thing really well, and that's organizing. What they love to do in their mornings is go over their plan for the day to make sure that they know they can get everything done so they're absolutely ready for anything the day ends up throwing at them!

Not being too hard on themselves

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One of the most important things that a happy person does in the morning is remind themselves that life can be tough, and they shouldn't be so hard on themselves. The harder you are, the harder you'll find it to pick yourself back up and carry on. Take a leaf out a happy person's book.

Read a book that makes them happy

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It's always good to do something you enjoy in the mornings, and for a lot of people, that's reading. Getting up and reading a few pages of a happy book (nothing too dark) will for sure put you in a positive mindset for the rest of the day. Just ask the happy people!

Spending time with their furry friends

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If you've got a pet, the best thing is being able to snuggle with these first thing in the morning. Happy people swear by it; the hugs release the same endorphins as they do with people. If you have a pet, get to hugging, and if you don't, get to buying!

They try to think about the bright side of life

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We've all been there; waking up to a fresh day at work, knowing full well that it's going to be full of a lot of nasty surprises coming our way once we get there. What set's the happiest people apart from the rest is that they remind themselves just how gorgeous life can be.

Hitting the gym

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It might sound like a little bit of a chore but, trust me, you're going to thank yourself if your start hitting the gym in the morning. Not only is it a little less busy than the night times, but you'll start noticing a difference in your mood when the endorphins hit.

Going on a brisk morning walk

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Similarly to the above, even taking a nice brisk walk outside can increase your happiness overall. A lot of people overlook the importance of taking a walk outside in the early hours, but the fresh air and exercise help our blood pump and endorphins rise, leading to a happier and more focused person.

Reading a self-help book

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Much like reading a light-hearted book, this can also be a great one for people looking to increase their happiness and positivity in life. Self-help books can be great to keep your mind on track and lend you affirmations you can repeat to yourself throughout the day.

Happy people shower in the morning

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This debate has gone on since the dawn of time; shower in the morning, or shower at night? Well, it seems that the happiest people tend to shower in the morning. It can help to regulate the body temperature and set you up for the rest of the day so you're more focused.

They do a bit of cleaning from the day before

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Houses can get messy in the evenings, that's a fact. So one of the best things to do in the morning is start clearing up the mess from the night before. In doing so, you're essentially cleaning your head-space as well as your living-space, keeping your mind free of clutter.

Remind themselves what they are grateful for

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Happy people tend to be grateful for what they have in life. That's not to mean that everyone else is ungrateful, but it can be easy to overlook all the good things that are happening in your life and only focus on the bad. Those that are happier remind themselves what there is to be grateful for.

Spend a bit of time writing in their journal

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Many happy people like recording their thoughts and feelings as it allows them to reflect on the days that have past and also the days to come. Jotting down your thoughts for the day, or from the day before, first thing in the morning can help get those cogs ticking and lead to a better day.

They're open with themselves about how they're feeling

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Happy people are happy because they know when they're not. When happy people don't feel happy, they're in touch with their emotions and can handle the dark periods relatively well. It's fine to have a few bad days, just as long as you're accepting that they're just bad days, not weeks or months.

They try to avoid the news first thing in the morning

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Listen, it's good to keep up to date with the news, but it doesn't have to be the first thing you check every morning. As we all know, most news stories posted are negative ones, which only means that they will negatively impact our days if that's how we plan to start them out.

They avoid drinking coffee

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We get it, people can't function without their coffee. Well, what if I told you happy people were just high on life? Well, that might be taking it a bit too far, but happy people tend to leave their coffee until the afternoon, and would much rather enjoy a cup of herbal tea in the morning.

They show their partner their appreciation

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If you have a partner, then showing them a bit of appreciation in the morning won't go amiss. Not only will it instantly make their day better, but yours too. A survey involving over 200,000 found that happiness derived from a strong, good relationship.

They reach out to their family to say good morning

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Family means a lot to some people, even though sometimes it's hard to express how much they actually mean to you. It's been found that happy people tend to express their gratitude and love for their loved ones by sending them morning texts, or giving them a phone call to check in.

They make sure to follow a skin-care routine

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While people might not realize the connection between good skin and a happy person, you'd be surprised. Happiness isn't just what's going on inside the head, but is also what's going on with your body. After all, both things are connected, and when you're confidence drops surrounding your body, the worse you feel.

A slight bit of meditation

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Meditation can help clear the mind and ascertain the most important things to be focusing on at one time. It's good to meditate, and let the thoughts revolve around your head until you've thought them over enough that they're not going to come back to you throughout the day.

Listing out their priorities for the day

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Happy people love being organized; that's a fact. One of their favorite things to do is make a list of tasks in priority order for the day. What chores need doing? What needs to be picked up from the shop? What needs to be done at work? Following these can really help with becoming a happier person.

They make sure to spend some time away from their screens

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We spend so much time glued to devices, whether that be our TVs, mobile phones, or laptops for work. Well, it doesn't always have to be that way. Research shows that if we just take some time out each morning to be away from our phones then we might just end up being happier people for it.

They spend less time worrying about what to wear because they planned it yesterday

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It might seem a bit of a menial one, but planning really can help you out when it comes to being a happy person. Happy people tend to plan out their following days, and this can even come down to what they are going to wear. It will relieve any stress you might have the morning after about what you should wear for the day.

The morning is the best time for learning something new

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Learning a new hobby is great, and happy people tend to thrive when learning a new skill. Did you know, though, that the mornings are potentially the BEST time for you to start developing your skills as your brain is in the perfect mode for remembering.

If they have a partner, then intimate time is in the morning

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Everyone likes a bit of intimate time with their partners, but did you know that those that have the intimate time in the morning are generally happier? The reason is that they're able to have a good night sleep, and the increased heart rate sets them up for the day.