Your 90-Minute Morning Reset

A 5:30 am alarm can feel like a punishment, especially if you're not a natural morning person. But what if you could reset your day in 90 minutes, without relying on coffee?

It all starts with a glass of water.

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Step 1: Water Before Words (5:30–5:40 a.m.)

Before you reach for your phone to check emails or scroll through social media, reach for a glass of water. After seven or eight hours of sleep, your body is mildly dehydrated. Even a small drop in hydration can leave you feeling sluggish and unfocused.

A 2019 study confirmed that dehydration can impair short-term memory, but once participants rehydrated, their cognitive function bounced back.

Whether you prefer it warm with lemon or chilled, that first gulp helps kickstart your metabolism, digestion, and brain.

Step 2: Move Before Excuses (5:40–6:20 a.m.)

Next up is movement. A morning walk isn’t about burning calories; it’s about syncing your body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, with daylight and activity.

Research shows that morning exercise can improve hormone regulation, insulin sensitivity, and mood.

This means you’ll be better equipped to handle stress throughout the day. Early sunlight also helps regulate melatonin, the sleep hormone, which sets you up for a more restful night.

If you can hit 10,000 steps before breakfast, you unlock even more benefits:

• Heart Health: Walking strengthens your heart and improves circulation.
  
  
• Mood Boost: Movement triggers the release of endorphins and serotonin.
  
  
• Sharper Focus: Increased blood flow to the brain improves memory and creativity.
  
  
• Weight Management: Exercising in a fasted state encourages your body to burn fat for energy.
  
  

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Step 3: A Breakfast That Works for You (6:20–6:50 a.m.)

After hydrating and moving, it's time to refuel with a breakfast that provides sustained energy, not a sugar crash. Focus on a balanced meal that includes:

• Protein: (e.g., eggs, Greek yogurt, tofu scramble)
  
  
• Healthy Fats: (e.g., avocado, nuts, olive oil)
  
  
• Complex Carbs: (e.g., oats, whole-grain toast, fruit)
  
  

Pair your meal with another glass of water to continue setting your body up for hours of stable energy.

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Step 4: Mind Before Madness (6:50–7:00 a.m.)

Use the final ten minutes to align your mind before the day's demands begin. This is the perfect time to:

• Journal: Clear your head by writing down your thoughts.
  
  
• Meditate: Even five minutes can make a difference.
  
  
• Plan: Set your top priorities so you can start your day with intention.
  
  

By now, you've hydrated, moved, fueled, and focused. You’re ready to take on the day before the emails and notifications even start.

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The Real Secret Is Water

This entire routine is powered by proper hydration. Every cell and organ in your body depends on water to function correctly.

It delivers nutrients, flushes toxins, and regulates body temperature. While coffee provides a caffeine kick, water provides essential life support without spiking your stress hormones.

So tomorrow, try skipping the coffee machine. Grab a glass of water, lace up your shoes, and give yourself these 90 minutes. You might just find that the sunrise tastes better than a latte.

Source: gulfnews

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