…because we all can use a little pep in our step after falling into the monotony of daily living. (am I right or am I right?)
Sleep Better the Night Before
No, it isn’t overrated. In fact, it’s underrated. We shave significant pieces off of our Zzz’s and wonder why it is we feel a secret urge to run people over in the morning. (At least, as a New Yorker, I get that). Not only does sleep do wonders for your look in the AM, it provides the rest you need in order to function efficiently the next day. No matter what breed of superhero you are, without real rest, you won’t be able to focus as well as you could have. Pay a little attention to what’s going on at night. If you’re having trouble sleeping, investigate the causes behind it. Distractions, stress, underlying health causes, silly boyfriend can’t stop with the 3 AM calls (I’m only sorta kidding) - try to find the culprit and work on making the necessary changes. You’d be amazed what a little bit of real sleep can do for you.
Decide To Have a Good Day
Yes, literally decide to have a good one. Arming yourself with a can-do attitude enables you to see things that come up during the day as challenges, not as fate’s personal vendetta against you. The power of positive thinking ought not be underestimated.
You can end up feeling good that you found a solution for the obstacle that you were faced with OR you can just be super pissed that there was an obstacle to begin with. What good does that contribute to your own personal mood? You want to add good vibes, not take away.
Give Yourself the Time You Need
Not every day you start will begin on the note you wished it did. Sometimes, that note will definitely be off key. On days like this, acknowledge the fact that you’re a little off, distracted, upset about something. And with that acknowledgment comes giving yourself the time you need to complete certain tasks without beating yourself up for the mishaps. Boss be damned (ok, not really, but lets keep going with the flow shall we?), try to get through it the best you can without contributing to angst. Of course, you have responsibilities. But if you don’t take care of you, you just may crash and burn and create an even bigger mess. So if it means operating on 70% efficiency for a little bit, so be it. No one will be none the wiser and it just may be what you need to feel better and get back into the full swing of things.
Prioritize
You want a super quick way to send the smile you exchanged with that cute guy in the coffee shop down the drain? Go into a heap load of things you have to do without taking a minute to figure out what must be done versus, well, everything else. Sometimes, this is simply a matter of collecting your thoughts and jotting them done or maybe clearing your desk. Regardless of what it is, identify what needs to be done and when. That way, you can minimize the not-so-welcome surprises to the best of your ability. Who need’s that kind of pressure anyway?
DON’T Skip Me Time
Regardless of what you do for a living, Me Time is so crucial I would be doing you a great disservice if I were to skip it. Me Time could be a quiet 30 minutes you steal from your morning or evening. It can be the time you clock out from the world to gather your thoughts and focus on what makes you feel good. Meditation, prayer, whatever it is you do - that Me Time is your time and you need it. Starting a day with it can really help you center yourself and give you that positive frame of mind that’ll get you through the day. Ending a day with it can really help you unwind, increase the quality in your sleep by loosening you up and letting the day-time drama fall to the way side. Do what you enjoy. Do what you need to for you. But don’t you skip that Me Time.
Give Yourself a Pat on the Back
A small personal victory just take place? You like the way your hair looks today? That piece of chocolate was just that good? Give yourself the kudos. This all contributes to a more pleasant flow in your thoughts which I’m sure are full of all that OTHER stuff anyway. A better self esteem definitely does something for your day. It doesn’t have to be a big deal to anyone but you. But you know, be a little careful with the smug smile. You don’t want anyone thinking you stole the cookie from the cookie jar.
