1. Stop hitting the snooze button!

If you are determined to have time in the morning to rest, eat, exercise, and generally prepare for the day ahead, you should try to break the habit of hitting the snooze button on your alarm. Instead of hitting snooze multiple times, try to reduce the number of times you do so over the course of a week until you get used to getting up immediately when it goes off.

2. Move your body immediately

It can be tempting to lie in bed for a while and check your email or social media accounts. Instead, don't look at your phone for at least 15 minutes, and try to get up immediately when the alarm goes off. Moving around and stretching gets your blood flowing and stimulates your muscles.

3. Plan your routine the night before

It can be helpful to set a goal for your morning routine in advance, making the whole process easier. Before going to bed, write a list of the things you want to achieve when you wake up, whether it's exercising, wearing certain clothes, or eating a specific breakfast.

4. Lower your expectations

If you dream of fitting in a yoga session, a quiet breakfast, a walk around the neighborhood, AND a relaxing bath before work, you need to lower your expectations. It's best to only do two or three things in the morning to avoid rushing, which can negate the beneficial effects. One of the most important things you can do as part of your healthy morning routine is eat a nutritious breakfast! Browse our complete range of breakfast cereals, from fruity muesli and nutty granola to high-fiber oats, as well as packs of seeds that are perfect for delicious breakfast smoothies.