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How to Reset the Day If You Wake Up Late
5 tips so you don’t stay in a bad mood
Nov 15, 2022
Give your brain 5 minutes.
Acknowledge what’s happening. Tell yourself, it’s not ideal but we’ll be OK. Have a cup of coffee — a signal to the brain that it’s business as usual.
Shrink your morning routine.
Where can you shorten it — shower and get dressed in 15 minutes, make a quick breakfast to bring to work? Use a timer.
Do a mini (5–10 minute) workout.
It can be 10 pushups, a couple of yoga poses, or a brisk walk around the block.
Ask the right question.
What is the ONE thing I am committed to completing today? It’s a promise to yourself.
Look on the bright side.
What can you learn from this? Did you find shortcuts or alternate ways to solve a problem?
