Six Important Things to Think Before You Get Out of Bed Every Morning: 

How Do You Start Your Mornings?  

What’s the first thought that crosses your mind when you wake up?  

For most of us, it’s something like:  

*“I don’t want to get up.”*  

*“I’m already exhausted.”*  

*“There’s too much to do—how will I manage?”*  

Maybe your mind jumps straight to bills, work stress, family struggles, or the never-ending to-do list. Maybe you hit snooze, dreading the day before it even begins.  

But what if your mornings didn’t have to feel this way?  

Every day is a fresh start—and you have the power to shape it. By making a few intentional changes, you can rewire your brain, shift your perspective, and wake up with *actual* excitement.  

I’m sharing six simple but powerful practices below that will help you do just that. Ready to transform your mornings? Let’s dive in.

#1 Gratitude

What am I already grateful for the day?

When you start your day with gratitude it wires your neural pathways to continue in that grateful state opening yourself up for more grateful moments!

#2 Who Are You?

Who do I want to be today?

Instead of resenting who you don’t want to be start putting your attention to the you that you want to be! Do you want to be more gentle, confident, kind, patient, curious, hopeful, energized?

 Start thinking about the ways you’re going to do that throughout your day!

#3 Something New

Is there anything new I want to try today?

Break out of your old familiar routines! Drive a different route to work. Call someone you’ve wanted to have coffee with. Wear something you’ve been nervous to wear. Start reading 10 pages a day. Get creative! 

#4 Feel What?

How do I want to spend my day feeling? 

You are in charge of your emotions! The world tries to throw you off but you have authority on how you emotionally respond to the world.

If you always wake up exhausted and grumpy, shift that and say, “I’m going to have energy and joy today.” Notice what happens even when you add a smile to your face! 

#5 Recognize Upcoming Situations

Is there a situation that might try to throw me off? If so how will I respond differently? 

Think about the upcoming day and what could happen that might try to throw you off. Bad traffic? A sick kid? An angry boss or teacher? 

Then decide how you’re going to respond or NOT respond. Decide that you aren’t going to allow the situation to change your emotional state. Practice the new scenarios in your mind! 

 #6 Be Curious! 

I’m curious what new adventures I’ll get to experience today! 

Curiosity opens up possibilities!

Before you jump out of bed with your joyful new mindset say out-loud, “I’m curious what new opportunities I will get to experience today!” Then pay attention all day to beautiful serendipitous gifts that await you!

TDAH! is your place to Think Differently About Health!

Change your life by changing your mind!