Perhaps you have heard of the saying, “woke up on the wrong side of the bed” and if you’re normal, you’ve probably experienced waking up not in the best of moods. Although every day will be not be pure awesomeness, there are certain things that one can do to increase the chances of having great days more often than not. I’ve put together a list of 10 things that you can do to ensure a great day, and broken them up into two parts. This is the first half of the list.
1. START YOUR DAY WITH A GRATEFUL HEART
I personally believe that you should begin each and every day with a grateful heart. If you were given another opportunity to wake up and experience another day above ground, regardless of your circumstances, then you have a good reason to be thankful. Expressing gratitude as soon as you start your day will set the tone for the remainder of your day, and put a spotlight on something thats positive.
2. LITERALLY YELL THE WORDS, “TODAY WILL BE A GREAT DAY!!”
There is power in the tongue; and the words that we hear and say can have a large impact on how we view the outside world. Why do you think some motivational speakers get paid thousands of dollars to speak?? Perhaps you have heard someone say “speak things into existence”, well this is definitely a true statement! If you want to experience a wonderful day, why not yell the words, “Today will be a great Day”!
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3. TAKE A COLD SHOWER
Maybe you have heard of this technique before, and if not, I would highly recommend giving it a try. This will definitely be uncomfortable, but the benefits are well worth it. Taking a cold shower has been proving to: relieve stress, stimulate weight loss, increase alertness, speed up muscle soreness and recovery, and give you more energy! Want to start your day off on the right foot, try taking a cold shower!
4. EAT CLEAN
Many experts have said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There is also no secret that the foods that we put into our body determine a great deal of how we feel mentally and physically. Eating healthy in the morning time will give us more energy and also help us move into a more positive state.
5. SMILE
It is extremely difficult and perhaps impossible to have negative thoughts and feelings when you smile, especially if it is genuine. When you smile, you almost immediately feel good and you tend to think about things that make you happy. Smiling not only has a positive impact on yourself, but it can also brighten up someone else’s day. Smiling is contagious, so why not start the morning with a big happy smile!
6. EXERCISE
For anyone who does their exercise routine in the morning, they will quickly tell you that this is one of the best ways to start your day. I’ve read about several successful individuals and a large majority of them start they day with a morning jog or lifting some weights. Starting your day by exercising with put you in a positive mind state and also make you feel more confident.
7. SPEND TIME OUTSIDE
They have been studies that show that people who spend at least 30 minutes outside tend to be happier than those who don’t. Start your day by jogging for 30-45 minutes outside and you can kill two birds with one stone; exercising and time spent outdoors. Try taking a moment in the middle of your day or even a night to take a brief walk outside, and you will be surprised at the positive impact it will have. A side note, if you want to burn some extra calories, try taking that walk after you eat lunch or dinner. Your body will appreciate it.
8. LISTEN OR WATCH SOMETHING MOTIVATIONAL
This a great way to get your day started off in the right direction. I personally like to do this at the start and end of my days. Hearing a positive message in the morning will subsequently put you in a positive mind state. When you hear a motivational message, it encourages you to be productive, make the most of your day, and allows your energy to move in the right direction.
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9. LEND A HELPING HAND
If you want to have a great day, do something nice for someone and not expect anything in return. One day on my way to work (when I worked a regular job) I stopped to get a couple of donuts, and the gentlemen in front of me was with his young daughter and had forgotten his wallet at home. I bought the guy and and his daughter’s breakfast and they both smiled and thanked me. This must have been a couple of years ago and I can still remember till this day how I felt afterward, and went on to have an amazing and blessed day.
10. LISTEN TO YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC AND DO A DANCE!
One last way to have a great day, is simply to listen to your favorite music and dance! I don’t believe I ever saw someone who was dancing, and they weren’t happy and having a good time, regardless if they could dance or not. Music is good for the soul, and dancing is good for the body, not to mention its Universal! This is something that has been done for ages, all across the world in different cultures. You want to have a great day, sing and a do a dance!
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