A simple question, yet many people don't have a system for how they start theirs. I for one don't have any appetite before 10AM, but I do notice that I often do a lot better when I find a way to eat in the morning.
Let's start off by determining the types of fuel:
You have the caloric, food, and literal energy.
You have the coffee, tea, and other caffeine sources.
Supplementation, from Nootropics to your daily Vitamins/Minerals.
Finally, I think the last fuel to think about is mental energy.
How do you get in your calories?
I am a drinkie, as in I like my liquids, and so I often have a coffee/caffeine beverage with an additional drink. Those are usually how I get started, but need to start getting more nutrient dense caloric options. Like a smoothie or something of that nature.
A lot of people use carbs as their sources, and I really think that has to do with your genetics. Depending on where you are from, your preferred option will change.
You gotta be careful with carbs, at least in the sense of breakfast, as they are not always made in healthy ways for breakfast food.
How do you consume your caffeine?
I am something of a caffeine nut, and I have tried all of the ways you can think of:
Coffee, tea, dozens energy drinks, pre-workout, teacrine, supplement form, or going without caff altogether. Although with my addiction level going that cold turkey would be really painful literally.
Notice how I don't mention soda in the above listing, as it truly is not that big of a source of caffeine. Honestly it has the same amount as something of a decaf coffee would have. If you didn't know decaf doesn't mean without caffeine, it just means significantly less.
What supplements do you take?
These are really hard to deal with sometimes as you often need to eat with your taking of certain supplements. Not to mention having enough water in you too. People don't realize this with Caffeine for example, which is one the most common supplements.
I take mental supplements for focus.
What are some ways to maximize your mental state?
Given the amount of sleep you had the night before, that is probably the number one thing to account for. Make sure you get enough rest.
The other thing is the factors outside of your control, i.e. bad weather, external situations like a breakup, clinical depression, etc. Those will all have an impact on your mind, often as soon as you get up.
Know where you are starting, and try to find a way to maximize what you CAN do.
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