Day in and day out, the routine is always the same: hit the snooze button, dash into the bathroom and begrudgingly shower up before take on the rigors of the day. They challenges that occupy each day will undoubtedly vary, so it behooves you to consider adjusting your every day morning routine in order to mimic the dynamic nature of the day. How can you embrace the upcoming day when you dread the dull process of waking up? Sure, some people are morning people by nature; they’ll jump out of bed and have a brisk jog before showering up and having breakfast. Others might just need the aroma of a freshly brewed pot of coffee to raise them from their beds.

For those of us who aren’t early birds, waking up can be a trying ordeal. One way to make getting out of bed a tad easier would be to give yourself a breath of fresh air with a change in your routine. It can be something as minor as replacing your old dirty shower curtain with something that pops. A red shower curtain will make it so that your morning ritual is accompanied by a burst of color to help rejuvenate you from a weary evening.

Another great way to be more energized in the morning is to try out different fragrances for a change. So long as you aren’t prone to allergies, trying out new body washes, soaps, facial scrubs and cleansers can all be great ways to pep you up. The new smells are sure to tantalize your nostrils, giving you a bit of awareness in the early hours of the day. Whatever it is you decide to try, continuously making minor changes to your bathroom ritual will have you looking forward to each and every day.

Written by Asher Briggs