There’s a reason why it’s often called “the most important meal of the day”. Eating breakfast helps replenish nutrients, gives you a boost of energy to conquer the day and can even help with weight loss.

For a more nutritious option, why not have a bowl of yummy overnight oats (try our healthy Bircher Muesli recipe)? The fibre will aid bowel movement and keep you full for longer, plus eating oats has been shown to reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

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After washing your face, remember to moisturise and put on some sunscreen to fend off environmental aggressors like UV rays. Trust us, your future self will thank you. Maintain healthy skin on a daily basis means less money spent in future trying to deal with issues that could have been prevented.

To simplify your makeup routine, try these non-sticky tinted sunscreens or spray-on versions. Those with oily skin will love these non-greasy sunscreens.

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We aren’t talking about killer HIIT workouts (though you are welcome to give them a shot!). It’s good enough to start your day with simple stretches and easy poses like these yoga moves you can easily do in bed. They’ll help you relax and improve your blood circulation.

It might be tempting to scroll through your Facebook news feed on the way to work, but leave the online stalking to later in the day if you often get FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). The same goes for reading the news. You don’t need to be bombarded with negativity and anxiety so early in the day. Instead, use your travel time to reflect or catch up with a friend via text.

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Being grateful isn’t just good for your state of mind, but it has physical benefits too – research by the American Psychological Association shows that giving thanks and expressing gratitude can improve your heart health. “It was associated with better mood, better sleep, less fatigue and lower levels of inflammatory bio-markers related to cardiac health,” says lead author Paul Mills.

Beat midday sleepiness by plugging in to your favourite tunes. It’ll keep you calm by decreasing your cortisol levels, plus it also helps to lower your blood pressure and heart rate.

Eating fruits are good for you, but be careful not to overdo them as they are high in sugar. Instead, try to incorporate more vegetables into your diet for a nutrient boost. Here are some of our favourite veggies to start with.

In our fast-moving society, sleep sometimes feels like a luxury. Be intentional about winding down and hitting the sack for at least seven to eight hours before your alarm rings. Sleeping less than five hours a night makes you 82 per cent more likely to catch the flu, pneumonia or an ear infection, says a study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. If you have trouble putting the kids to bed first, try these tips. Make sure your bedroom is dim and cool, and think about all the things you’re grateful for before drifting off. Check out even more tips and tricks to get better sleep!

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Text: Dawn Chen/Shape, Additional reporting: Cherrie Lim