How to Banish Grumpy Mornings

I have a confession to make. For many years, I have been much more grumpy in the mornings than you could believe (especially given all the personal development background and what-not!) basically, it used to take me at least half-an-hour after the alarm went off to want to say anything of note, never mind face the day, or indulge in any Anthiny Robbins-type antics about how marvellous that day might be.

However, according to my ever-objective Long Suffering Spouse, things really have improved of late. And so, though it has all been via s series of happy accidents, here are the two things that have made a disproportionate difference to my morning state. Give them a go and see if they do the same for you:

1. Alarms are called alarms for a reason. They are alarming, especially if they’re the force rousing you from a deep sleep. If you can, try waking up to soothing music via MP3, CD or the radio..it make s a tremendous difference.

2. Read something that puts a smile on your face before you go to sleep. And no, I’m not necessarily talking about anything, “improving” in nature. Just something that makes you smile. Eg. in the last week, I’ve had particularly good morning-after results with, on separate nights, “Round Ireland With a Fridge” (yes, you read that right) by Tony Hawks, and the ultra-cute “Wag!” magazine from the Dogs Trust.

3. Still keep on though, with anything you’re already doing in terms of thinking positively about the day that’s gone, or what you’d like to have happen tomorrow, in that space before sleep…And oif you haven’t tried this yet, add it in, because it does work.

Most important of all, experiment to find out what works for you. And feel the difference in the morning.

Hope this helps

More soon

Clare