Mornings can be a pretty hectic time for everyone. For many, they tend to consist of getting up quickly to get dressed for work, prepping the kids for school, cooking and eating breakfast (if even), and then rushing out the door to get to work on time.

Wouldn’t it be better if we could have a calmer morning routine? One that clears the mind, fuels creativity, and staves off stress? Consider these three things that might just help you take back your mornings.

Don’t Hit Snooze, Stretch Instead

At the moment, hitting snooze sounds like a great idea. Until 10 minutes later when our bodies are feeling even more groggy. Instead of hitting snooze, use this time to stretch.

Stretching helps awaken the body and release any built-up tension from sleeping in the same position all night. There’s also research that shows stretching helps to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps release those feel-good chemicals called endorphins. Stretching not only helps to get the blood flowing and muscles moving, it may also be great for feeling happy in the morning.

Prep the Night Before

If mornings are feeling chaotic, it’s time to try something new. Instead of dealing with small tasks early on, prep key things that will help make mornings a more pleasant experience.

Begin by making a to-do list for the next day. Next, set out your clothes and prep your bag with essentials and any extras needed (like your work laptop). Then, prep your lunch and set the coffee maker to brew right as you wake up. Prepping these small things will help mornings run more smoothly and feel calmer.

Don’t Skip Breakfast, Fuel with Zhou Superfoods

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Why, then, is it the meal we tend to skip most? Making time for cooking and eating breakfast may seem near impossible, but with Zhou’s NEW line of Superfoods, you can get some fuel in to start your day.

Zhou has three NEW Superfood powders: Daily Greens, Daily Reds and Daily Blues. Each daily powder offers potent superfood support. Featuring nutrients from antioxidants in Daily Reds, two servings of fruits and vegetables in Daily Greens, and mind & mood support in Daily Blues, these superfoods may help support whole-body wellness.* Zhou’s Daily Superfoods line is USDA organic, vegan, non-GMO and lab-verified for quality and potency. Simply add one scoop into a glass of water, juice, or, even better, a smoothie for delicious superfood support.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.