We wake up every morning – some days feeling like P-Diddy (couldn’t resist) – not really knowing how our day will go. Prepared for the worst but hoping for the best. Some days unexpectedly exciting things happen and other days cat videos are the highlight. But there are a few things you can do to help yourself along to a good day.
- Give yourself plenty of time to get ready in the morning. Even if it means 10 minutes less of sleep.
- Wear clothes that make you feel good. Not too tight. Not too loose. Clothes that are just right.
- If you have a crappy commute to work, expect that it will be crappy and stop fighting it. Put on some music instead or bring a book with you.
- Make a to-do list. Then attack it. Maybe celebrating every time you check an item off of the list.
- Get up from your chair and chat up a co-worker about something non-work-related.
- Play your favorite songs. You know, the one you can’t help but sing along to or tap your foot to.
- Do something nice for someone. No need to be extravagant. Just a random act of kindness.
- Drink lots of water. Coffee and soda don’t count.
- Have lunch away from your desk. (Even if it means sneaking into an empty conference room).
- Get some sunlight. (Pull your chair right up to that window).
- Give someone a hug. (Preferably not a stranger on the Metro).
- Try not to dwell on or rehash unpleasant events from your day or the day before.
- Read or watch something funny.
- Tell someone how much you love and appreciate him/her.
- Do yoga. (Duh)
These are just some suggestions. Maybe an impromptu dance party will dispel cranky thoughts or an ice-cold glass of something. It doesn’t matter. What’s important is that you not get mired in the muck of your day. Break away from your train of thought and give yourself some space to breathe. We don’t have complete control over our day-to-day but since spending our days hiding under our covers isn’t an option, I suggest you try any of the items above.
What do you do to make it a good day?
Photo via Flickr (Creative Commons) by Mar O.olmL.
Yogitastic 
Great list! Now I have Ke$ha stuck in my head… 🙂
Thanks! You know I’m actually surprised not more people have complained about getting that song stuck in their head. Do you have anything that you do to improve your day?
Spend time with my sweet little 6 year old mini doxie! She always puts a smile on my face! And pray – that always works as well 🙂
That sounds wonderful! (Especially after googling “doxie” images). 😉
I loved this post so much I had to tweet and pin it! Running is what makes me have a good day.
Thank you! I run, too… The actual running puts me in a seriously bad mood but when I’m done I’m ecstatic! 😉 Whatever works, right?