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A few simple changes to your morning habits can make a big difference in your overall well-being.
A good morning routine is a foundational part of self-care, affecting everything from your energy levels and productivity to the state of your skin.
But it is easy to fall into less-than-ideal habits without even realizing it ― particularly during a global pandemic when we are collectively coping with much bigger issues and routines have long gone out the window.
Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to get back on track. We asked experts for some of the most common morning routine mistakes and easy fixes to try instead.
January 26, 2021
SHOW TRANSCRIPT I know a lot of people have the urge to stick their head in the sand and pretend this could never happen to me. But all that does is leave us open to not being prepared, Dr. Abigail Hardin, a rehabilitation psychologist with Rush University Medical Group said.
And that is exactly the last thing Dr. Abigail Hardin says she wants to see as a rehabilitation psychologist during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our brains do not function well under immense stress. And when it s time to go to the hospital, you re going to be under immense stress. So it s much smarter to prepare in advance, Hardin said.
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