6 Tips to Successfully Make the Most of Your Day
24 hours in a
day, that is all we have, or 1440 minutes if you really want to get technical.
That really isn’t a lot of time if you break down all that actually goes into
making your day, however, there are plenty of ways to actually make the most
out of your day, and here is the first step to take:
Step 1: Make
Your Bed
I totally just
added another chore to your list, but, hey, trust me on this one, making your
bed actually can do a lot more good than you think. Making your bed in the
morning is actually the perfect step to take when beginning your day. Fluffing
those pillows, and straightening up your sheets has been proven to make people
happier, and to be honest, being happy is exactly what we all need at 6:00 in
the morning!
Step 2: Your
Appearance
You are
beautiful the way you are, but that doesn’t mean you should give up on
yourself. Try doing your hair more often than normal, painting your nails a
different color than usual, or giving yourself a whole new wardrobe makeover.
All of these things can really help boost your confidence and kick-start your
day, the right way. Making a few small changes to your look can really go
a long way for your overall confidence. Changing things up is always good as
long as you are comfortable with it.
Step 3: Your
Work
You are already
great at what you do for a living, but what if you put a little extra work in
at your day-to-day job? Going the extra mile really shows, and people will
start to notice. Try and be creative with normal tasks during the day that may
carry you farther. You may start to discover a new skill or talent that you
didn’t even know existed. Make the little things count!
Step 4: Your Attitude
OK, so this
might be a tough one for some. Having a positive attitude. Not everyone can do
this day in and day out, and I am not suggesting you fake one either. Waking up
with a happy outlook on life is crucial to how you act during the day, and how
others will treat you in return. If you are normally one to have a sour
attitude or are generally nervous about the day, try putting on a smile and
showing the world that you can take on anything!
Step 5: Planning Out Your Week
Scheduling out
your week is something most people only wish they had the time for, but never
really set aside a minute to do so. I recently purchased an Erin Condren day planner from
her online store. I really can’t say that I have ever found a planner quite
like this one. It comes with so many interesting features like sticky notes,
custom appointment stickers, and much more. I really enjoy laying out my week
and visualizing how the week will play out. This also gives you a good scope of
what your days will feel like, and allows you to mentally prepare for anything
that might come your way during that time.
Step 6: Taking Time For Yourself
Most of us
don’t always have the option of “me time”, but believe me, with 24 hours in a
day, I know you can make it happen. Even if it’s for 10 or 20 minutes, make
time available to collect your thoughts, read or do anything that you truly
enjoy. If you can get a longer time out of the day, grab it and make the most
of it! You will feel more grounded, and positive once you do this.
Finally, I
leave you with this: Not every day is going to go the way you “planned” it. As
much as you try to stay positive or count on the steps you’ve taken to actually
have a good day, life changes and sometimes we won’t like it. But, that is not
to say you can’t control how you feel during the day. Even if something doesn’t
go your way, or you do something that wasn’t completely the way you wanted it,
there is always tomorrow to start over again and pick yourself back up.
BY KAITLIN
KINZINGER
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