For millions of Americans, the most stressful part of their day comes right after their alarm goes off. The combination of being forced to get dressed, eat some form of breakfast and get to work on time can easily push a person stress level into the red zone.

However by making a few simple changes to your morning routine you can take a lot of pressure and anxiety out of waking up, and consequently, make your workday feel less stressful overall.

As this blog post explains, the first step in making your mornings more peaceful starts the night before. By picking out the outfit you plan to wear to work the night before and staying away from any and all digital devices that our proceeding bedtime, you not only ensure a more restful sleep, you’ll also have one less thing to do in the morning.

It’s also recommended that you include a brief workout in your morning routine. While it might not seem like much, a quick jog around the block will burn away all of your mental cobwebs and it’ll pump a bunch of endorphins in your bloodstream which will make you feel more optimistic about the day ahead.

Click the link below to learn more about how you can de-stress your mornings.

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