5 Things You Should Do First Thing In The Morning To Be Happier All Day

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It's often difficult to stay cheerful when you're extremely tired and under a lot of stress, at least some of which can't be helped.

Happiness experts note that making a few simple adjustments to your morning routine can significantly impact your mood and overall mental well-being throughout the day.

Getting ready to assess your overall daily happiness and implement some new activities that can boost your mood all day long? Here are five strategies to think about:

1. Choose a wellness habit, then attach it to an activity you already do in the morning.

This first tip is quite general, and that's intentional. Because the fact is, there are many research-backed methods people can try to increase happiness.

Including physical activity in your daily schedule can increase your sense of happiness. You could start your day each morning by spending a few brief moments observing whatever outdoor surroundings you see from your window, whether it's the yard greenery or the urban sky.

The key is to attach whatever it is to a routine you already have. You're essentially linking habit to ritual, he explained.

Here's how it works: make a connection between a regular activity and the new habit you want to develop, like making your bed and reading in a book. By linking the new habit to something you already do, you're more likely to stick with it. And it's consistency that's key to boosting happiness over time, according to Zucker.

“Start slow and build gradually,” he added. “He suggests beginning with just one new habit to incorporate into your daily routine, and then building upon that success.”

2. Take your phone with you into the room.

A life coach reports that she has a strict rule for her clients: no screens first thing in the morning. In her view, when you check your phone, tablet, computer, or TV in the morning, you're essentially letting the outside world influence your mood right from the start, she said.

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Additionally, screens can interfere with sleep, which has a significant impact on people's overall sense of well-being.

"Sleep is just a game-changer," Task said. "You may not be able to control when your toddler wanders into your bedroom in the morning or when your alarm clock starts blaring, but you can try to safeguard your sleeping hours by keeping screens out of your bedroom.

3. Talk to yourself...

Dr. Zucker pointed out that people often spend a lot of time "talking to themselves" in their heads, especially in the morning when feeling frazzled or stressed about what's to come. He values the habit of paying attention to self-talk and self-correcting with this simple method: saying your own name.

“When you use your own name in your self-talk, you're more likely to follow your own advice.”

For example, if you're giving a big presentation at work, and you're spending the morning getting anxious and telling yourself that things are going to go poorly, you can actually make yourself pretty nervous, Zucker said.

But if you say to yourself, "Murray, you've done this before, you enjoy doing this," you can actually take hold of your thoughts, which can set you up for greater happiness throughout the day.

"Just using your own name can be very beneficial," Zucker said.

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“Make a social connection with someone you have a positive opinion of,” Zucker said. This could truly be anyone — a spouse or child, a friend, or an extended family member.

What social contact looks like depends on your personality and your schedule really. "For someone who is busy, it may be a phone call or a text message. If you have more time, meeting someone for a cup of coffee to start your day can be really invigorating," Zucker said.

Take a moment to think about a close friend or family member. As you focus your thoughts on them, remind yourself of the qualities and characteristics that truly make them special.

5. Incorporate gratitude.

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which contributes to overall feelings of happiness

There are various methods to incorporate gratitude into your morning routines, but it can (and absolutely should be!) uncomplicated.

"Many religions practice morning prayer," said Task, noting that incorporating a similar daily moment, regardless of one's affiliation, can be a achievable habit to cultivate.

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Start your day with a moment of gratitude, as it can really help you get off on a positive note and set the tone for the rest of the day.

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