A bad start to the day can set the tone for your whole day – so The Simple Dollar suggests building a morning routine which starts each day on a positive note. Writer Trent says: “My average morning starts off with a shower, a small and energetic breakfast, some logic puzzles, and then, eventually, a period of time with my kids.”Here are some of his suggestions for creating a positive mood for yourself in the morning:
*A breakfast of fruit or oatmeal Something healthy, natural, and full of energy to start your day. *A shower Start off things by taking a long, soaking shower, cleaning you off, revitalizing you, and getting you ready to go for the day.*Meditation or prayer Early morning might be the best time to get in touch with your spiritual side, especially if it’s something that brings positive value to your life. *A brief taste of your favorite hobby Read a book chapter or play a quick game to start things off.
I’d add one other suggestion – a burst of enjoyable outdoor activity. A mild walk or something a bit more energetic to get your heartrate up for a few minutes. Exposure to some sunlight gets you a dose of Vitamin D and can help lift your mood. I love going for a morning walk in the park near my house because lots of people walk their dogs there and I get to watch them playing. It always puts a smile on my face.Got any suggestions for the best way to start your day on the right foot? Please share in comments.
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Blogger Millionaire Mommy Next Door says your but might be too big: you know, the “but I don’t have enough time” or “but these things never work out for me” thoughts that keep you from doing things in life. She writes:
Our lives are nothing but the stories we tell ourselves. If you don’t like the story your life has become — tell yourself a better one. Think about all of the things you can do instead of the things you can’t. Start a different internal conversation and you’ll become wealthy in more ways than one.
Positive thinking does effect our health, capabilities, and happiness levels more than anything else; do check out this whole post for some great photos, and an interesting visualization for exorcising negativity.
Is Your But Too Big? [Millionaire Mommy Next Door]
