Many Americans start their day with a cup of coffee every morning. When the effects of caffeine wind off, their back to their local Starbucks for another cup. While coffee may help many people get through the day, others are highly sensitive to caffeine so this isn’t an option. But what is an option is waking and baking. That’s right. Start your morning off with a sativa or hybrid strain of flower or edibles that won’t make you sleepy or low on energy. Many of these strains also induce relaxation, stress-relief, tension relief, mood enhancement, and creative stimulation.
Need help staying focused? Perhaps your motivation has been in the toilet lately? And what about your creative projects? Have you put them on the shelf? Starting your day with the right sativa or hybrid strain can change all of this. Read on to learn about the best cannabis strains that will keep you focused, productive, creative, and in a great mood all day long.
Golden Goat
This hybrid strain is known for its calming, yet energizing effects, a combination you simply can’t get from a cup of coffee. When you wake and bake with this strain, you’ll feel more energized and find your mood improved. Pair it with a cup of herbal tea, like chamomile, and feel the stress of burn-out slip away.
Super Lemon Haze
This wonderful strain looks, smells, and tastes great. It’s filled with terpenes that increase your energy, improve your mood, and give you a big kick of motivation. The medicinal benefits of Golden Goat include boosting your immune system, which helps to curtail inflammation caused by sitting in front of a computer all day.
Sour Diesel
Are you a creative person? Perhaps a writer, a painter, or other creator? With Sour Diesel, you can expect to feel uplifed by this sativa. It will motivate you to create happily. This strain is great for people with early morning anxiety and need calmness before starting the day. Sour Diesel will, in fact, make you feel less overwhelmed about the day ahead of you.
AK-47
This powerful strain will mellow you out and give you mental clarity. However, you need to be careful not to overdo it with AK-47, especially if your tolerance is low. A hit or two will do just fine and have long-lasting effects. For those with a higher tolerance, however, more can be consumed for the same effects.
Green Crack
Do you wake up feeling tired and in a bad mood? If so, Green Crack should be your go to strain for a ritual wake and bake. This strain gives users a euphoric feeling that lasts for a long time. As with AK-47, however, you don’t want to overdo this strain or you’ll feel like your floating away.
Candyland
Your morning starts off just fine, but then something irritates you. No worries. Candyland is a fast-acting strain that improves your mood to help you get through all the unpleasantness. It’s a great strain for being social so use Candyland before a work meeting or other social gathering.