How do you start your day?

@VioletteB82 Before I get up I do a BIG stretch so I get out of bed a foot taller than when I got in lol!

Then deep breaths, decaf coffee on the balcony & then have the daily morning whistle/chirp convo with our 4 parakeets, then lots of lively music while I plan my day.  

@VioletteB82

I typically start my day by first making sure I get a decent-to-good nights rest.

But Typically first thing I do during “Mon-Sat” is get up & get to the gym early before most others come in. Then I can sit & relax in the Sauna room & hot-tub and get my mind right and body ready to take on my workout class next. 

I like to get in my workout for the day & reach my step goals before Noon. So that I have the rest of the day to devote to my family. 

On Sundays it’s a little different, as I get up and relax first, meditate, spend time with my furbaby, and family, and then get in my workout after. Then take on the rest of the day ahead. 

@VioletteB82   When I get up I go to the kitchen to feed my cats who by this time are circling my ankles meowing.  Then I take a peaceful walk with my dog.  When we get back she eats her breakfast and I sit with a coffee watching the landscape.  I feel calm by this time and I can face the day.

Hi Violette,

That’s a great question.

Starting with the last part, I believe the way you kick off your day really lays the groundwork for how the rest of it unfolds.

First impressions often set the mood.

Imagine going to a concert you’ve paid for, and as soon as you step in, there’s rubbish everywhere, and the staff seems miserable and rude.

Sure, you might like the music, but that initial vibe would stick with you.

I try not to think too much.

As long as I can end my day knowing I did something positive and wake up excited about something, that’s what truly counts.

I usually start my day with a moment of gratitude. Everything I have could disappear in an instant, and my actions define me, not my feelings.

I wake up, look forward to the day, maybe do some quick pushups to get my heart pumping, and then tackle my busy day.

The key here is effortlessness. If you have to consciously think about how to act, it's the opposite of that. Just go with the flow and adapt.

It’s akin to going to a restaurant with your heart set on sushi. Upon entering, you notice a smorgasbord of other options for nourishment, but no sushi. To the extent that your heart is set on is sushi, your meal will be less pleasant; but if you are open to all the other options, you will enjoy yourself more.

Always about doing something rather than nothing or thinking there is a specific way to be. There isn’t.

Good morning, Violet.

Interesting questions you have there. So, first, I'd say yes, how you start your day is important. And what you do last night before going to sleep has a share of pre-determining how the next day will be. If you sleep late at night, you're more likely than not to wake-up. As for starting the day, it's best not to expose yourself to highly stimulating habits. Some common habits include check Social-Media applications after waking up, which causes a high dopamine influx. In turn, it's going to be likely that you won't or will not get the work you need to do throughout the day because they're not as stimulating ('Boring').

In the morning, I recommend sunlight exposure, especially before 10 o'clock. Some exercise too even it is light. And eat a protein-rich breakfast to keep you energised(A consultation from a good dietitian first will be favourable, if you have special dietary needs).