Every morning when you wake up, you have the
opportunity to set yourself up for a good day. Here
are a few simple and powerful tools you can use to
improve your mindset and your overall mood first
thing in the morning.
1. Wake up in a comfortable state.
Most people wake up to the awful sound of an alarm
clock that irritates them. Instead, try waking up to
uplifting music or your favourite song. This simple
change will help you feel more at ease first thing in
the morning.
2. Drink warm water and lemon.
Have a cup of warm water with lemon as soon as
you get up. Warm lemon water alkalizes the body
and rehydrates after fasting during sleep. Drinking
lemon water before coffee and breakfast can even
help cleanse your liver.
3. Think about three things you’re grateful for.
While you’re getting ready for your day, ask yourself
what you’re grateful for today. Make these things
really specific and try to choose different things each
day. We often forget all the good things we have in
our life when we’re stressed and focused on our to-
do list. Taking a moment to notice these things can
make a profound difference in the perspective you
project onto your life each day.
4. Set an intention.
To set an intention for the day, think about how
you’d like to feel and then turn that desire into an
affirmation. “My day flows with ease” or “Today I
expect something wonderful to happen” are a couple
examples. You can even set an intention each day to
expect miracles. If that seems too far-fetched,
change your perspective of what a miracle is. A
miracle can be anything that makes you smile –
whether it’s running into an old friend or seeing a
beautiful sunrise while driving to work.
When you recognize the good that surrounds you,
the energy you walk into the office with will be
different. You’ll feel more calm and centered.
Negative coworkers will be less likely to bother you,
and you will begin to notice more and more positive
energy around you.