Most of us spend our days cooped up in our office cubicles or hunched over a computer for a large part of our waking hours, be it for work or pleasure. The internet tends to suck you into a hole when you have any free time, luring you in with the latest trends and viral videos, news from around the world, your social media feeds or your favorite TV shows. All of this eats into your time and makes you compromise on exercise and rest.

Very often, you may wake up in the morning feeling exhausted and cranky as a result of being awake at odd hours. How you begin your day affects the rest of it. It is vital to make the most of your mornings; being mindful of your mental and physical wellbeing from the time you wake up will benefit you in the short term as well as the long term. Once you start really utilizing your mornings, you will find that adage on early birds will start to apply to you.

According to Billy Polson, CEO and co-founder of DIAKADI and the Business Movement, kick-starting your day right has a domino effect on the rest of your day, in terms of positivity, energy and mindfulness. You can train yourself to become a morning person, even if you feel you aren’t.

You can do whatever works best for you. Try to incorporate physical fitness routines that also include a state of mindfulness with them. Polson tries to ensure his morning routine is a combination of surf sessions, yoga, or strength training. Just focusing on the exercise means that the flow of blood through the body, as well as focusing on the routine, brings a sense of clarity and inner peace.

Aside from the many obvious benefits of exercise, maintaining a routine of well being affects every aspect of your life. Taking care of your health has positive effects on how your do your work and interact with people as well.

And all of this starts by waking up early in the morning and getting a jumpstart on your day.

Aside from the obvious methods of exercise and meditation, one can also kick-start their morning activities by using methods to commute to work that involves physical activity, like walking or using a cycle. These small steps will go a long way in improving your overall physical and mental health and happiness.