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5-minute morning routines that can make your whole day better

Shana LebowitzJun 19, 2017, 00:34 IST

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If you feel a twinge of jealousy each time you read about another successful person who wakes up at 4 a.m. to meditate, jog, read a novel, and eat two grapefruits, take heart.

You don't need to add that much time or energy to your current morning routine to be happy or productive.

In fact, plenty of the habits that can help you start your day take five minutes or less.

We found a bunch of those habits on the Quora threads, "What can I do in 5 minutes in the morning to make my whole day better?" and "How can I improve my morning routine?"

Below, check out some of the simplest routines to start your day feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever challenges come your way.