You roll over and press the snooze button, one-eye still shut. Even that harsh, bright phone light doesn’t help, you drift off to sleep again, before that rude ‘snooze’ wakes you up again. Okay, one step at a time, you think. Step one: sitting up.
We’ve all been there. Some days it just seems harder to get up than others. You could have had an unsettled sleep, racing thoughts all night or you simply don’t feel rested.
Everyone has these days every once in a while. Don’t fret if you wake up feeling like this. You just need to have a few tricks up your sleeve to get through your day.
Fake it until you make it… to bed again
Fool your boss, and maybe even yourself, by trying these things when you wake up dreary-eyed. Here are our secrets.
Open your shades
It’s such a simple thing to habit to introduce into your day but it works wonders. It tells your body that it’s time to wake up and welcome the new day. Make your bed and quickly tidy up your room so it’s neat.
Wake up your skin
Go straight to your bathroom and wake up your skin. If you’ve got time, take a cold shower to stimulate circulation. Use a gentle exfoliating cleanser in a slight scrubbing motion to encourage cell turnover. Try our new Double-Cleansing Face Wash. Once you get out of the shower, pull out your bottle of IllumaBoost to brighten your complexion.
Wake up your mind
Depending on how much time you have, a quick five-minute meditation can be a great way to start your day. It sets the tone for positive thinking and living mindfully. It can help prevent those mini-panics, especially on days where you’re running late.
Brew some coffee and don’t skip breakfast. Avoid sugary foods that’ll just result in a crash a few hours later. For lasting energy, start your day with healthy protein and whole-grain carbs. Try a whole-wheat English muffin with peanut butter and a sliced banana. Fresh smoothies are great if you’re on the go. You can even prepare them the night before and drink on your way to work.
Stock up your beauty cabinet
If you’re still looking tired after doing all these things, use our eye patches to take away puffiness. Put them in the freezer 20 minutes before applying. You can even do your meditation or stretches while the patches are working their magic. Follow it up with our eye serum to smooth out the eye area.
Napping during the day might not be an option, so get a good night’s sleep. Now, go smash this day until it’s home time.