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.

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