Wouldn’t it be nice if every morning looked just like they did in the movies? You know, the ones where you wake up to morning light spilling through your windows as you stretch, smile, and start your day — all without an alarm. Yeah right. While this simply isn’t how mornings go for most of us, it is possible to improve how you feel once you finally roll out of bed.
To help you wake up feeling refreshed, radiant, and ready to kick-start your day on a positive note, we’ve got a few suggestions to try ASAP. They even involve putting a few surprises from this month’s POPSUGAR Must Have box to good use! From sleep accessories to simple lifestyle tweaks, you’ll be one step closer to your most refreshing mornings ever.
Keep the Light Out
For a night’s worth of sleep that truly feels restorative, kill the lights completely. While shutting your blinds or pulling the covers over your head can accomplish this, we suggest opting for a comfortable, cushioned sleep mask. This will not only ensure that you’re able to sleep in total darkness but that you can make it through the night without worrying about the mask shifting thanks to a handy strap on the back. To add a cheeky touch to your nighttime look, the mask in this month’s Must Have box is adorned with a playful graphic phrase to get you prepped to fall into a deep, refreshing slumber.
Power Down Early
We know this isn’t the first time you’ve heard this, but that’s because it’s actually effective! A few hours before you’re planning to tuck in, shut off your technology or store it in another room. Replace those aimless minutes of scrolling through your phone with relaxing activities, like curling up with a good book by candlelight or hopping in a warm bubble bath. It can be difficult to part with your beloved tech accessories, but this nightly digital detox has rewarding payoffs when it comes to feeling calm and de-stressed.
Treat Your Skin
What’s a nightly routine without showing some much-needed love to your skin? In addition to your go-to skincare cocktail, we suggest using these Patchology Restoring Night Eye Gels from our Must Have box. Just slip them under your eyes right before bed and let them work their retinol and peptide-infused magic for five quick minutes. Because skin does its most diligent repairing work during the night, using these will give your skin the boost it needs to help you look well-rested and free of under-eye puffiness in the morning. You can even take this nighttime ritual on the road since they come individually packaged — perfect for travel!
Get Moving
Beyond mastering your pre-bedtime steps, what you do after waking up is equally important. It’s no secret that endorphins have the power to significantly boost your mood, so find a way to get your body moving as soon as you get out of bed. Whether it’s living room yoga for those who prefer to take it easy or a full-blown run to seriously get your blood pumping, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how great you feel after.
Already eager to try these tips? Our POPSUGAR Must Have box will help you get started! Must Have is a subscription service that brings the products our editors are buzzing about straight to your door. Available in monthly and quarterly Limited Edition versions, the Must Have box is full of covetable surprises curated by our ultratrendy team. This month’s box includes two of the goodies we teased above, plus four more totally useful products.
