Note down your goals or planned achievements for the day in order to gain clarity and reassurance. Make a habit of keeping such a brief journal.
Stay hydrated
Start your day off by drinking a glass of water. Having just slept, you have been without water for several hours. So hydrate your body when you wake up: that is what you need most to prepare for the day ahead. Prevent dehydration and the fatigue and headaches it can cause. By staying hydrated, you will have more energy and think more clearly.
Exercise to put your brain and your body on track
Do some exercise since this has great benefits for both your physical and mental state. You will gain increased energy and endorphins.
Be grateful
Begin your day with gratitude and visualisation. It takes only 15 minutes to put yourself into a good mental and physical state before you walk out of the door. Think about three things you are grateful for. Step into your memories as if you were there right now.
Then think of three things you want to accomplish – be they short term or long term. What is this good for? You will start your day with gratitude and visualising yourself accomplishing what you want.
Or you can combine meditation and visualisation. The purpose is similar, according to an article on the addicted2success.com website.
Create your future by writing down your goals
As regards keeping a journal, you first need to find what works best for you. It may be as simple as making a list of 3-5 things you are grateful for. You can also write your goals down, which is similar to what was mentioned above. Or you can make a note of your intentions for the day.
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