Hi lovelies,

When you start the day off right, you’ll feel great. You’ll feel productive and confident. You might even feel invincible. Start the day off wrong, however, and you’ll feel as though you’re always chasing yourself and never quite catching up - you’ll be tired and moody, and you’re not going to get a lot done. It’s clear which way you want to get things going first thing. 

So just what are the best ways to start the day? How should you be approaching each new set of 24 hours? Read on to find out. 

Read Your Horoscope 

There are lots of different things you can do when it comes to starting the day off right, but reading your horoscope should be up there on your list. It’s easy to do, fun, and it can give you a great outlook on the day ahead. 

Your horoscope is going to give you a few little snippets of information and some ideas to help you make the day a better one - you’ll be looking out for certain things, and you’ll know that things are going to go well when you’ve got that information in your mind. You don’t have to take your horoscope too seriously, but it’s a good way to get some positive vibes first thing. 

Don’t Look At Your Phone

While we do suggest you look at your horoscope, don’t do it on a smartphone - in fact, leave your smartphone in another room overnight and don’t look at it at all until you’re awake, have had your breakfast, and you’re ready to start the day. It’s true there are plenty of good things to be seen and experienced on your phone - and specifically on social media - but there are some terrible things as well, and the chances of accidentally coming across something unpleasant are high, especially if you actively choose to read the news, for example. 

It’s far better to ignore all of that for as long as possible (all day if you can!), and you’ll find you’ll be in a much better mood because of that ignorance. There will be plenty of time later on, when you’re already in a good mood, and not a lot can shake that feeling, for the bad stuff, so put it off as long as you can. 

Move Around 

You do not have to go to the gym before work, and you don’t even have to go for a long run or do a full workout at home. What you do need to do both for your physical health and your happiness level is to do some exercise. A brisk walk around the backyard a few times, some running or jumping on the spot, and even some dancing as you get dressed or make breakfast can help hugely. 

When you exercise, you’ll release ‘happy hormones’ into your body, and they’ll make you feel good for hours after you’ve finished being active, ensuring you start your day in the best way you can.