People always complain about having to get up to early, of being tired or about not having enough time in the day. It starts with setting your day off right and making the most of the a.m.
Being productive in the morning can boost your mood for the whole day and make you feel more energized. Here's a list of 12 things to do before 12 noon:
1. Exercise. It may be the last thing you want to do when you're snuggled in your warm bed, but getting your body moving and your heart pumping can get those endorphins going. Coast on them for the whole day!
2. Eat a nourishing breakfast. Forget the sugary donut and coffee and give yourself a protein-rich morning meal. Eggs, oatmeal or fresh fruit are all great options to keep you feeling satisfied and focused.
3. Make some goals for the day. This doesn't have to be scary! It can even be typed into your phone or on a piece of scrap paper. The act of writing some intentions for the day can help you feel more self-aware.
4. Say thank you. In person is best, but even through text or over e-mail, thanking someone for their efforts can make your day and someone else's a little better.
5. Meditate. Take a few quiet minutes to yourself to just breathe.
6. Give a hug! Human contact can be warm, comforting and releases feel-good endorphins.
7. Read something - anything! The news, a good novel or a poem. Make an effort to read something new every day.
8. Have a conversation with someone. Put down the smart phone and talk, face-to-face. Miscommunications are easy via technology. Make the effort to speak to someone in person.
9. Do a good deed. Hold the elevator or the door open for a stranger. These little gestures truly go a long way!
10. Make yourself a mid-morning cup of tea. Green and white teas are particularly high in flavonoids and other healthy compounds.
11. Practice gratefulness. During your commute, think of one thing in your life that you're grateful for today.
4. Say thank you. In person is best, but even through text or over e-mail, thanking someone for their efforts can make your day and someone else's a little better.
5. Meditate. Take a few quiet minutes to yourself to just breathe.
6. Give a hug! Human contact can be warm, comforting and releases feel-good endorphins.
7. Read something - anything! The news, a good novel or a poem. Make an effort to read something new every day.
8. Have a conversation with someone. Put down the smart phone and talk, face-to-face. Miscommunications are easy via technology. Make the effort to speak to someone in person.
9. Do a good deed. Hold the elevator or the door open for a stranger. These little gestures truly go a long way!
10. Make yourself a mid-morning cup of tea. Green and white teas are particularly high in flavonoids and other healthy compounds.
11. Practice gratefulness. During your commute, think of one thing in your life that you're grateful for today.
12. Smile! If you're not feeling so great, smiling can actually improve your mood and make others around you feel good, too.
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