Living Magazine doTERRA Spring 2018 Living Magazine | Page 6

WAKE UP EARLIER
Being rushed in the morning can
hinder your mood the rest of the day.
Waking up earlier allows you to have extra time
in the morning, so there’s no need to rush. If
you have a hard time getting up early, try going
to bed earlier. The average adult needs about
seven to nine hours of sleep per night for proper
cognitive function. According to sleep.org, the
best way to figure out when you should go to
sleep is to count backwards eight hours from the
time you need to wake up. However, the optimal
bedtime is between 8:00pm and 12:00am.
In other words, as Benjamin Franklin put it,
“Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy,
wealthy, and wise.”
LET THE LIGHT IN
MAKE-OVER
YOUR MORNING
Having the sunshine light can make
the waking up process a little easier and more
natural. Open the curtains to let the light be your
natural alarm clock. The Dawn Simulation Theory
states that early morning light signals have a much
greater effect on the body’s biological clock than
light signals given at other times during the day. If
you wake up before dawn, try using a sunrise alarm
or smart LED light bulbs.
EAT A HEALTHY
BREAKFAST
Do you have a hard time getting out of bed?
Do you often feel rushed, unproductive, and a bit cranky?
Here are a few ways to help you start your day
in a positive way.
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Start your day off right with the most important
meal of the day. You might consider making
a Slim & Sassy ® TrimShake smoothie
bowl for breakfast. A healthy diet of fresh
whole fruits and vegetables, and healthy proteins
provides your body with the resources needed
for energy production, growth, and other
metabolic functions. And don’t forget to take
your vitamins! dōTERRA Lifelong Vitality
Pack ® is formulated with scientifically backed
ingredients and potent levels of essential
nutrients for long-lasting energy, mental clarity,
and optimal health.
AVOID SCREEN TIME
Checking your phone the moment you
get up can hijack your morning routine.
You may be tempted to check updates, but
refrain. Checking one media outlet can trigger
stress, as well as loss of time, and productivity.
Instead of checking your phone first thing,
consider more uplifting activities such as
personal study, exercise, or fixing up a nutritious
breakfast.
EXERCISE AND
STRETCH
Your body and mind have been booted down
all night. Wake up your body by taking a few
minutes to stretch while diffusing your favorite
essential oil blend. In addition, morning exercise
can increase energy and overall productivity
throughout the day not to mention starting your
day with physical activity is a good way to keep
your stress level down throughout the day.
START YOUR DIFFUSER
Prep your diffuser the night before
with a few drops of Citrus Bliss,
dōTERRA Motivate, or Elevation. When
you awake in the morning, turn on your diffuser,
take a few deep breaths, and allow the aroma of
essential oils to energize and uplift your mood for
a new day.
MAKE YOUR BED
Start your day by accomplishing
at least one goal: making your
bed. This one action will provide you with the
adequate motivation to continue achieving
your goals throughout your day. And if the day
doesn’t go as well as you’d hoped, at least you
come home to a made bed.
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