i read the following on an interesting blog called, ‘a small notebook’. this helpful advice was timely for me. taking good care of yourself and giving yourself a second chance is necessary, but often we forget to do it. we take good care of everyone else (that’s easy!) and leave ourselves for last. tomorrow, i’m going first… not everyday, but definitely more often.
Some mornings are better than others. It’s tempting to give up and say you’ll deal with it all tomorrow, but don’t give up just yet.
If your morning gets off to a bad start, try some of these ideas to rescue your day:
1. Are you clean? Do you have time to get a shower? Did you brush your hair and teeth?
2. Get dressed, all the way, like you’re going somewhere even if you’re not. Don’t lounge in your housepants.
3. Did you eat something? Coffee or coke doesn’t count. You need breakfast even if you’ve conditioned your body to go without it. Eat a meal with some protein and carbs, like an egg and toast, or a smoothie with fruit and protein powder.
4. Take care of yourself. Take your vitamins and drink a glass of water.
5. Do one thing to make your house better: run the dishwasher, start a load of laundry, or make the bed.
6. Read something inspirational. Read a few verses from the Bible or another book that is important to you.
7. Speak kindly and smile at your family members. No need to spread the grump.
I know how mornings like this feel, and that’s how I know little reminders like these help you to start over.
