Exclusive | 6 easy ways to set your day up for peak productivity and avoid the morning crash

Here’s a crash course on the best — and worst — ways to start mornings.Most people check their phones shortly after waking up.While scrolling social media can provide a rush of feel-good dopamine, the instant gratification leads to constant cravings for more stimulation.Exposure to blue light from electronics instead of natural sunlight also disrupts melatonin production, making it harder to fully wake up and setting the stage for a morning crash that threatens your focus and productivity.“The morning crash is that sudden drop in energy and focus that hits a few hours after waking, often caused by unstable blood sugar, too much caffeine, poor sleep quality, dehydration and hormonal imbalances,” Rea Frey, a bestselling author of nonfiction and fiction, told The Post.Frey and her husband, Alex Holguin, started the “Unreachable” movement to help others unplug from digital distractions and create space for rest, play, joy and conscious connection.Their platform includes the recently launched Unreachable Journal, a podcast and a free newsletter.“With Unreachable, we are creating something simple but necessary,” Frey said.

“Every single tool we offer, from the power of subtraction, to the power of breath, the power of creativity, and the power of choice, uses your body as the mechanism for change.”Frey and Holguin, parents to a 12-year-old daughter, share their secrets for breaking free from unhealthy habits and avoiding the morning crash.Six simple steps can help pave the way for better sleep, reduced stress and increased productivity.Start your day with herbal tea or hot lemon water with sea salt — not social media.Eat a protein-rich breakfast instead of carbs or sugar to stabilize blood sugar levels.Delay caffeine for 60-90 minutes after waking for optimal hormone regulation, and hydrate immediately with a glass of water and a pinch of sea salt.“Many of us breathe through our mouths at night, which contributes to dehydration,” Frey ...