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7 things not to do when you first wake up

Shana LebowitzMar 17, 2016, 22:38 IST

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There's no one morning routine that works for everyone.

Maybe yours involves reading the news, or guzzling water, or dancing to pop music in your underwear. No judgment.

But there are certain morning mistakes that can set the stage for an unproductive, unenjoyable rest of the day.

To find out what those mistakes are, we checked out what scientists and other experts had to say about making the most (and the least) of the first few minutes after you wake up.

Below, we've rounded up seven common wake-up behaviors that you'll want to avoid.