Experts share 13 ways how.

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Or maybe you passed out easily but still woke up feeling unrested.

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If you feel sluggish and want to feel energetic and cheerful, start byactingenergetic and cheerful.

Gretchen Rubin, happiness expert

That same malleability applies to your mood, too.

Even better, though, would be to step out into the sunlight.

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scientist and the founder of Dr. Weiss Sleep Education

Make it a point to hydrate

The act of sleeping is dehydrating by nature, says Dr. Breus.

That alone makesthe case for a glass of water first-thingonanyday.

But if youre feeling particularly sluggish, consider it all the more necessary.

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And if the lethargy creeps up later in the day?

Hop into a cold shower

The jolt of cold water can bring you right to your senses.

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Not to mention, the act of eating breakfast has apowerful impact on the circadian rhythm.

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scientist and the founder of Dr. Weiss Sleep Education

As your digestive system whirs to life in response to your meal, so will you.

Just be mindful that the safe recommendation is 400mg daily, says Dr. Weiss.

When somethings off your plate early, you just feel lighter, Rubin says.

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On the one hand, youre likely to want sugar more than you usually might.

Butthe occasional bad nightis normal and happens to all of us, she says.

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