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5 positive ways to start your day

5 Positive ways or many of us, getting out of bed in the morning can be a real challenge, especially if we have to face work or chores.


Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be hard! We can take positive steps to feel refreshed, focused, and ready to jump out of bed and face the adventures the day may bring!


By taking control and creating some order in our lives, we can see the new day as an exciting opportunity to make progress and achieve our goals.


A woman drinking coffee while holding a phone in he left hand in an office

 

Consider these simple ways you can have a positive start to your day:



1. Make a list of goals.


Short Team and Long Term goals written in a notebook with a post it note saying goal setting

Our thoughts can race through our minds as we juggle our busy lives. We can become overwhelmed with tasks and plans that we need to accomplish before the day is over.


  • Keep a journal by your bed. When you wake up in the morning, make a list of goals you want to achieve by the end of the day. This allows you to maximize productivity.


  • Tick off your goals as you achieve them. You’ll feel more in control, calm, and energized!


2. Have a hearty breakfast.

Ensuring you eat a substantial breakfast is critical for firing up your body for your busy schedule


  • Try to have your favorite breakfast regularly. This will give you something exciting to jump out of bed for and put you in a positive mood.


  • Eat something nourishing for breakfast. If you’ve got a packed schedule, grab something on the go, letting you power through the day.


3. List the things you are grateful for.


I am grateful for written in a notebook

Each morning make a list of the people and things that bring you happiness. It will make you smile and remind you to smash your goals.


  • Consider friends, family, favorite hobbies, favorite clothes, sights, and sounds. Writing these things down can focus your mind and fill you with purpose and happiness. This will lift your spirits.



4. Get some exercise.

Exercise is an incredible way to start your day and boost your mood. Not only will it energize you, but it will also make you feel happier and more productive!


  • Exercise can include a full gym workout or a simple set of stretches at home.


  • Going for a run is a fantastic way to start your day and lets you exercise and enjoy the fresh air and environment around you. Put your favorite playlist on, grab your headphones, and get running.


  • If time is short or space is tight, consider looking online to find some short workout routines to get your heart rate pumping for an early morning workout.


  • Set daily or weekly fitness challenges and aim to achieve them each morning. You’ll be challenging yourself to better your scores and will want to jump out of bed to smash your targets!


5. Listen to your favorite music.


A woman listening to music on her phone dancing

As you rise in the morning, turn on your favorite radio station or playlist and let your morning be transformed. Dance to your favorite tunes or sing and hum along.


  • Music is a wonderful way to get pumped and energized. It can also help you relax and unwind. Whichever type of music you listen to, it can get you moving and prepare you for the day ahead.


It doesn’t have to cost excessive amounts of money to have a positive start to your day. Sometimes the small steps we take can clear our minds, get us excited for the day ahead, and give us the energy and motivation we need to achieve our daily goals








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