As we spring ahead again and adjust
our internal clocks for Daylight Savings, we must be prepared for those
mornings when sleep doesn’t come naturally – a condition is known as “Daylight
Savings Hangover.” The good news is that there is a way to look
refreshed and awake – even if your sleep schedule is in the dumps.
Tip 1:
Shut it down – electronics that is. Before going to
sleep, shut down all electronics – that means TV, computer, and, yes, your
blackberry. These all are stimulants for the brain, and if you’re answering
emails in bed at 10 p.m., you’re going to have a difficult time getting to
sleep. Hit the power switch at least an hour before bedtime.
Tip 2:
Get up … NOW! Once the alarm goes off, get
out of bed immediately. Snoozing is not sleep; it’s just prolonging the inevitable.
Tip 3: So
now that you’re up – do something. Try a morning
workout to get motivated and feel energized for the day. Take a quick run or
hit an early morning spin class. Be sure to challenge yourself first thing and
then see how much easier your morning commute feels.
Tip 4:
Hydrate. Great-looking skin isn’t just
about what you put on it, but also what you put in your body. Skip that morning
cup of coffee, which can be dehydrating, and drink a glass of ice water
instead. The cold water will not only give you a kick in the morning but also
help hydrate skin, leaving it looking and feeling refreshed.
Tip 5:
Wakeup and fake it! Use a hydrating and stimulating
makeup like Almay Wake-Up
Makeup – a favorite of celeb Kate Hudson. This product contains
essential minerals and ingredients, such as cucumber and aloe, which soothe and
hydrate skin. It also has first-of-its-kind encapsulated water technology –
once the powder touches your skin, it releases a cooling sensation that gives
you an added boost in the morning.
Tip 6: Do
NOT skip breakfast. You’ve worked out, you’ve
hydrated, you’re looking gorgeous. Why deny your body the nutrients it needs to
keep it looking and feeling refreshed by walking out the door without grabbing
a quick bite?
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