Anchor your daily routine by starting one morning chore: you have one less task to do at the end of the day. In addition, starting your morning with intention and purposeful acts can help motivate you throughout the day.
Express gratitude : Spend five minutes each morning expressing gratitude for the things you have in your life.
Connect with a loved one: Practicing kindness in the morning towards others can come back to you ten-fold throughout the day.
Exercise increases endorphins: Physical activity helps clear and settle the mind, and it also increases endorphins which elicit pleasure.
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