Welcome back everyone!
This year, I’ve been working a lot on myself and trying to be more positive. I’ve found that a key component of having an optimistic perspective is starting your morning on a good note. Depending on what gets you in a good mood, there are plenty of ways you can do this. Today, I decided to share a few of my favorites with you.
- Eat a healthy/delicious breakfast – You know what they say- breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Taking the time to make a nice breakfast (something healthy, if you’re into that) elevates the start to your day so much, and you won’t be super hungry during class leading up to lunch. I like to have scrambled eggs with some fruit and a bagel, but eat whatever you prefer!
- Wear something that makes you feel confident – Look in the mirror and tell yourself that you look great, and make sure to smile! It sounds cheesy, but it’s a confidence and happiness boost- I promise. Wear one of your favorite outfits to put a little extra spring in your step.
- Get up a little earlier so you have more time to get ready – Waking up late and being in a frenzied rush to get out the door is one of the worst feelings and will definitely get you in a bad mood. If you get up even just ten minutes earlier, you can get ready in a more relaxed fashion, and possibly enjoy it more since you can take your time.
- Have your alarm be a peaceful sound/one of your favorite songs – I know this doesn’t work for some people, but it’s nice to wake up to the sound of something you like. It’s also definitely a lot less harsh than the standard alarm song.
- Listen to your favorite music or a podcast while you get ready – This is another way to relax yourself while getting ready for the day. Some people love podcasts, but I personally haven’t found one that I can really get into yet. You can also watch TV or YouTube videos, I just find music more relaxing for myself.
All of these tips have one thing in common: they’re just little guides to making your morning more relaxing and enjoying the little things in your day. Mornings can be rough, but they’re still a whole portion of the day- put in the effort to make them as enjoyable as possible for yourself.
-Brooke
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