Mistake you're making in the morning that leaves you more tired

Getting going first thing in the morning can sometimes be difficult – especially in this freezing weather.

But sleep experts have warned there could be some things you are doing as part of your morning routine that are having the opposite to the desired effect.

Together with scientists and health experts, Joy Home Remedies shared a few things you may be doing in the morning that can actually have a negative impact on your day.

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Getting dressed in the dark

"The longer you keep yourself away from light, the longer you'll feel sleepy," experts explain in the video you can watch above.

It's all down to the sensitivity of our internal body clocks to light. So getting ready in the dark can signal to your body that it's still nighttime.

"Rather than feel awake, invigorated and in a good mood, you'll feel groggy out of it."

So before you do anything when you wake up, open those blinds and let the light in. Of course, if there is no sun yet then the lights will have to do.

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Taking a hot shower

Sleep experts recommend saving your hot shower for the evening instead.

"Heat signals your nervous system that it's time to relax your muscles and slow your heart rate, making you feel calm and sleepy," they say.

If you must rinse off, it is recommended to have a cooler shower in the morning. Though good luck with that at the moment!

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Leaving your bed unmade

Though this might not sound like it directly impacts your sleep or daily life, researchers have found that developing positive habits in the morning can really make a difference.

So something as simple as making your bed each morning, has been been linked to high productivity throughout the day.