Are your mornings less than perfect? You might be unknowingly sabotaging the start of your day. Let's explore ten common morning mistakes that could be standing between you and a more productive, energized day.
There are some things you probably shouldn’t do if you want to improve your mood
Most people reach straight for their phone when they wake in the morning
- This can have a negative impact on a person’s mood for the rest of the day
- Breakfast not only sets you up mentally for the day but physically as well
- It kickstarts your metabolism, and it regulates your blood sugars
- When you start the day in a negative thought loop, the thoughts are more likely to spiral into a vortex of negative emotions that affect your mood and your day
First Thing is a weekly series on HuffPost UK Life giving you tips and advice on how to enjoy your mornings
Whether you’re an early bird or night owl, starting your day off right will make for a happier and healthier day
- Here’s some advice and tips to help you get started.
Write a to-do list
The most effective time to plan your day is the night before
- It enables you to park your work for the day enhancing a positive work-life balance
- Write your list whilst everything is fresh in your mind at the end of the day and then you can rest knowing you have tomorrow set to handle whatever you need to get done
Don’t let external sources influence your day
Tee Twyford, a coach and founder of hustle + hush, says: “One of the biggest mistakes we make in the morning is to allow external sources to influence our day before we’ve had a chance to listen to our own inner voice.”
