Today is a Great Day
Start Your Mornings Right
Our daily attitude begins first thing in the morning. If things go wrong right away it's hard to recuperate. So wake up each morning with the attitude of, "Today is a Great Day!"
Do small things to make you feel good. When you feel good you're better able to manage the challenges of the day. Wait to turn on the morning news until you feel centered. You don't need to hear about the troubled economy and bombs going off as your very first thing to start your morning.
Jump start your attitude
My daughter listens to music she likes when she wakes up. I like stretching, meditating, or lighting scented candles in the bathroom while I'm getting dressed.
Here are a few ideas on little things you can do to start your day right:
Then say, "This is going to be a great day." You'll be amazed at the difference this makes in how you feel just getting out the door to face the day!
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Our daily attitude begins first thing in the morning. If things go wrong right away it's hard to recuperate. So wake up each morning with the attitude of, "Today is a Great Day!"
Do small things to make you feel good. When you feel good you're better able to manage the challenges of the day. Wait to turn on the morning news until you feel centered. You don't need to hear about the troubled economy and bombs going off as your very first thing to start your morning.
Jump start your attitude
My daughter listens to music she likes when she wakes up. I like stretching, meditating, or lighting scented candles in the bathroom while I'm getting dressed.
Here are a few ideas on little things you can do to start your day right:
- Listen to music you enjoy.
- Light scented candles in the bathroom
- Close your eyes and sit quietly, meditating for a few minutes
- Stretch
- Write a note to put in your kid's lunch box on how much you love them
- Give your kid a hug when they wake up. No matter how hold they are.
- Exercise
- Spend a few minutes reading spiritual material that speaks to you
- Tell your spouse one thing you appreciate about them
- Look out the window at the trees.
- Look at a photo of one of your favorite vacations or funny moments
- Use your favorite perfume, or for men, your favorite mens cologne
Then say, "This is going to be a great day." You'll be amazed at the difference this makes in how you feel just getting out the door to face the day!
(Share what you do to start your day right! Post a comment. If you like this blog, tell your friends and acquaintances!)
Each morning I wake up and give thanks for my day. After my morning meditation. I like to sit on the couch,drink my hot beverage greet my dog, gaze into the trees and watch the birds at the feeder.By then my husband is awake and we then prepare for the day. All these things make a difference in my day.
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That sounds sooo peaceful. Giving thanks is such an important part of appreciating all the good things we have.
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I wake up two-and-a-half-hours before I need to leave the house. Some would say that's madness, but I use that time to go through my morning routine at a slower pace. I start my day right by giving myself the gift of time.
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What a wonderful idea! You're certainly starting the day off right.
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I agree with Jane's plan to get up two and a half hours before leaving for work. I make mine one and a half. That seems to be enough to do the important preparations for the day. I am amused by Brenda's description and most commercials that have people waking up to sunshine. Maybe on weekends. I do like getting to work early. Miss a lot of traffic. I have to drive the worst road in Dallas. Less anxiety to start with. I prefer the comics in the morning. I am easily amused. Then it's checking emails and The Drudge Report. AND eating a good breakfast. No hot drinks.
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