Good mornings

Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, try out these energising morning habits.

- CAMILLA FOSTER

NEW research has found that mornings are when people generally feel their best, and report the greatest feelings of wellbeing.

Researchers analysed data from more than 49,000 adults as part of the University College London (UCL) Covid-19 Social Study, which tracked participants from March 2020 to March 2022.

Published in BMJ Mental Health journal, the findings revealed that people generally woke up "feeling best" but, by midnight, they were "feeling worst".

Here are eight simple habits to incorporate into your morning routine to boost your wellbeing...

Don't hit snooze

"When you hit snooze, you disrupt your sleep cycle, which can lead to grogginess," says E.M. Austen, author of Smarter, 10 Lessons For A More Productive And Less Stressed Life. "Instead, place your alarm out of reach to encourage yourself to get out of bed immediately.

"You could also set your alarm for the latest possible time you need to rise, allowing yourself to wake up feeling more refreshed."