How you start your morning can very well determine what kind of day you have. Therefore, here are five tips on how to make your morning great:

1. Smile Through the Tiredness

We’ve all had moments when we look like, this whether it is Monday or Friday morning. Wake up, read some posts that you know will make you happy, and make sure you laugh once before getting out of bed. Having a bad attitude about your day does less than nothing to contribute to making it better. Even if you have to fake it, don’t forget to smile throughout your day!

2. Mix It Up

Many people get caught up in an ongoing weekday cycle. Wake up, be stressed out, get coffee, go to work, come home, sleep, repeat. Break into your happy dance because you’re breaking the pattern! Whether you're making plans for the weekend and putting it on your kitchen board (this gives you motivation to get through the week) or trying a different coffee at Starbucks, celebrate! We get bored because we are being boring. Little things go a long way.

3. Play Hard, Work Harder

Sometimes we find our jobs less than fun and it can be hard to find motivation to get through the day. Take power breaks every now and then. Scroll through Facebook, text someone you care about, read a couple pages of a book, or find a new recipe on Pinterest. Taking your mind away from work for ten minutes can truly help you to get through the next couple hours.

4. Make Time to Sit Down and Eat a Healthy Breakfast

Yes, you may have to wake up 15 minutes earlier but I promise it makes all the difference. Sitting down gives you time to reflect on your thoughts and maybe even time with the family before everyone leaves. “You’re not yourself when you’re hungry” is such a true statement. Having a healthy, filling breakfast will help you not be so hungry throughout the day – less stress when trying to leave the work desk to grab lunch or multiple snacks. Let’s be real, as much as we want the waffle with syrup… a nutritious breakfast will make us feel better about ourselves in the end.

5. Make an 'Ignore' List

We all have things that we know can be a contributing factor to making our good day a bad one. Instead of a ‘to-do’ list, makes an ‘ignore' list. Write down all the things that you want to avoid today. It can be people, chores, foods, or anything that brings down your mood! (No, you are not allowed to write down work in this situation—sorry!) Check back at the list a couple times during your day and make sure you’re not giving any of these things your attention.

I hope this article finds you smiling and having a better day!