1. Start your day by establishing a consistent morning routine. 

A morning routine allows you to start the day feeling fresh and organized, keeping control of your day’s schedule. You allow yourself to feel more in control of your life, less rushed and so, less stressed. Start with making your bed and making a mental checklist of your goals. 

2. Work to your strength. 

Focusing on your strengths rather than your weaknesses helps with your self-awareness and appreciation of your natural skills, naturally, you stop undervaluing yourself especially to others.

3. Do things you love and want.

Watch an old movie. Listen to nostalgic music. Go to the gym. Go shopping. Take a short nap. Change your hair. 

4. Resting is not an option, it is a requirement.

5. Drink a sufficient amount of tea or coffee in the morning.

Tea and coffee can help reduce grogginess in the morning, giving you the right amount of energy from the caffeine. 

6. Focus on what you have rather than what you do not have.

Practicing gratitude can contribute greatly to a healthier mindset, improving your health and mood. Small steps such as stopping and taking in your surroundings instantly help with bringing in positive energy and blocking negative ones. 

7. Put yourself first when needed. 

Sometimes the best course of action is letting yourself make decisions for yourself. It is not always selfish to want to prioritize your own well-being and your own health as you are also a being with feelings and emotions. Understanding why you are putting yourself first is a good step to take first.

8. Stop making excuses.

9. Change what is not working. 

Whether it is your routines, your schedule or your relationships, making modifications to your approaches when expectations are not being met can help with producing a better outcome. Not changing your approach will not change your results. 

10. Do not take things personally. 

Taking things personally can tire us to the point of exhaustion. When we stop taking things personally, we take back control of ourselves while also appreciating the individuality of others. The first step is not jumping to conclusions. 

Jasmine