Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.
– Roy T. Benett
A new day brings new hopes and dreams along with new responsibilities. The way you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. Starting your day on a positive note boosts your morale and motivates you to do things creatively.
Here are simple tips to get you in the right mindset and help you start your day on a positive note.
Make a to-do list
Plan the night before. Make a list of things you want to do the following day. Get the most important things done first. It will keep you focused, save your time and energy and help you complete tasks before the day is over.
Choose Soothing Alarm Clock
Waking up to blaring horns and frightening alerts are more likely to bring anxiety to your day before it even starts. Select a soothing alarm tone that grows loud gradually. It will bring more peace to your day and put you in a happy headspace.
Practice Yoga
Early morning yoga stimulates your body and mind. It awakens your senses and eases morning aches. Practising yoga early in the morning boosts your metabolism, regulates your sleep pattern and balances your hormones.
Read Something Positive
Instead of checking out Facebook & Instagram first thing in the morning, read something positive that motivates you. Whether it be a book of your favourite author or quotes about happiness or inspiration. The positive content will give you the strength to face the world.
Eat a Healthy Breakfast
Eat a healthy breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day. Eating a healthy breakfast will help retain energy, improve concentration and productivity throughout the day.
Water your plants
Plants have living energy. They naturally attract and spread positivity. Gardening is a healthy hobby that relaxes the mind and body. Taking care of plants and watering them in the morning is another great way to start your day with positivity.
Start with gratitude
Expressing gratitude makes you more optimistic. Thank God for blessing you with a beautiful life, loving family and supportive friends. Connect with the people who mean the world to you. It can do wonders for your mood.
Determination & strong will power can help you begin your day positively and increase your productivity.