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Did you know that the first 10 minutes of your day are significant and starting on the right foot will set the tone for the whole day? You want to set a positive and productive tone in the morning immediately after waking up for a fantastic start. We discuss five things you should do every morning to start your day the right way.
Quit the Habit of Snoozing
We have all been culprits of this habit. The alarm beeps, and you're too lazy to get out of the bed. You convince yourself that it's still early and you can relax for a few minutes. So, you hit the snooze button and chill. The next time you wake up, you have less than ten minutes to prepare. Getting late for work or school only adds to the stress. So, set your feet on the floor immediately the alarm rings and goes off.
Let the Phone Be
The first thing most people do in the morning after waking up is to grab the phone and check the social media, news, email, and weather while still lying in bed. Save that ten minutes to doing something to help the rest of the day.
Stretch
A few stretches after waking up will get your blood circulating to the muscles and the brain, which will increase strength and concentration in the morning.
Focus on Today
At times, we get so hung up on what happened yesterday that we forget what’s done is done and there’s probably little we can do. So, do not get fixated and stressed by the past, but direct your attention to today and the future.
Drink a Glass of Water
Hydrate your body, fire your metabolism, flush out toxins and fuel your brain with a glass of water the moment you wake up.
How you begin your morning will influence how your day progresses, which is why you should adopt healthy morning habits. If you're looking for one of the available Flagstaff apartments, Highland Village Apartments are your best bet. For directions and floor plans, call us at (844) 819-1677.
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As we enter into the last week of December, it’s time to bid a fond farewell to 2015 … and get ready to welcome all the new promise of 2016! As you think about all the things you’ll resolve to do in the New Year, we encourage you to think about your New Year’s Resolution a little differently this year. And we’re here to help with that, by providing you a list of our ten resolutions that we know we can all live with … resolutions that are not only good to keep, but also great to live by! We invite you to join us in our commitment to make 2016 the best year ever, and a year where we embrace our best selves through more than the traditional dietary and monetary promises!
1. I Will Step Out On Limbs
Remember that scene in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade when Indy has to take a leap of faith? It’s not easy—in fact, it can be downright terrifying—to take risks when you can’t see the path ahead, but it is usually worthwhile. It sounds contradictory, but don’t be afraid to try something that terrifies you this year, whether it’s a new food, a new hair color, or a new job opportunity!
2. I Will Forgive Myself
We all make mistakes. But as Shakespeare said, to err is human; to forgive—even yourself—is divine. Even when you fumble at the ten yard line, you can still recover; maybe not that play, but the next one. And you’ll be wiser for it. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and smarter. So stop ticking off mistakes as points lost and start tallying them as lessons learned and experiences gained.
3. I Will Eat Something AMAZING
No, seriously. Get out there and try a new dish. If life is all about the living, then a good meal should be about more than just filling your stomach. Maybe, just maybe, it should be about pampering your taste buds. And yes, that means you, too, weight-loss-resolvers: just because you’re dieting or on a new healthy eating plan does not mean you should completely cut off your sweet tooth.
4. I Will COOK Something Amazing
Yes, you. Whip out the skillet and go at it. Raid your pantry for unexpected dishes. See what happens when you just toss some things in the same pot, even things you think might not usually go together. Check out sites like Yummly for quick and easy recipes. And once you’ve mastered a few dishes, take one night—just ONE, out of 365, is not asking too much—and cook yourself a three course (minimum) meal, including dessert.
5. I Will Dance
Hello, Pandora mix! Hello, speakers! Hello, open floor space! Hello, closed blinds! Do a little dance, make a little noise, and get down tonight. Dance alone, or dance with friends. Learn a line dance from YouTube (we recommend The Wobble, but that’s just us!). Take a night and learn the Thriller dance in its entirety. Buy a copy of Just Dance for your gaming system (or find some tutorials on YouTube). Just do it. Get up and move. You’ll feel better.
6. I Will See Something I’ve Never Seen Before
Go on a road trip. Watch a documentary. Sit and observe a crowd of people. Get yourself out there to see something beautiful and new, even if it’s just your first time actually watching the sunrise.
7. I Will Let Myself Get the Feels
It’s okay to cry. Your laugh is amazing. Verbal road rage is (relatively) okay … as long as the windows are up and your passenger seats are empty. Stop bottling up your feels. Just let ‘er rip. Allow yourself to feel whatever it is you’re feeling, even if you have to put a cap on it. A good five minute cry works wonders. A nice, long laugh after a lousy day is bliss.
8. I Will Face a Fear
Real talk. The person who wrote this is deathly afraid of clowns, and yet has resolved to either go to a circus or watch a movie with a (non-homicidal) clown before June. Why? Because fear can be crippling, and it really bugs us that some THING can hobble our ability to live. It’s not easy, but facing a fear is a big deal. Even if it’s just allowing yourself to really take a look at that spider in the corner before you scream. Even if it’s just peeking out the window from a great height before you scream. Even if it’s just sitting through one clown juggle before you scream. The scream is okay; it’s a release of pent up fear energy. It’s keeping it in that’s keeping you back.
9. I Will Remember How Awesome It Was To Be a Kid
What was your favorite thing to do as a kid? Maybe it was swinging as high as you can on the swing set, or playing with your food, or splashing in mud puddles, or playing in the rain. Guess what? Growing up doesn’t automatically mean you have to stop doing those things. Pick a favorite childhood thing—finger painting, video games, adventures in the land of make believe—and relive it as an adult. Grab your cardboard sword and slay an imaginary dragon. Invest in a Play-Do set and reinvent the universe. Watch an episode of Sesame Street. Be a kid again, if only for a day.
10. I Will Let It Be
When you find yourself in times of trouble … let it be. When the world is crashing in, let it be. When you feel like an outsider, let yourself be. Be yourself, and let your life be lived. Embrace your world for what it is, changing what you can and accepting that while some things can’t be changed it doesn’t mean they have to ruin the wonderful world you live in. Let 365 days of living, of loving life, of being you, of making change, of being change, of feats and failures, trials and triumphs … be. Go boldly, not gentle, into that bright day, that good night, that wild world. And when the broken hearted people living in that world agree, there will be an answer: Let it be.
Welcome, 2016 … We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to our doors!
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