[Spontaneo]

Do you ever get sluggish and a cup of coffee just does not do the trick? The following are some ways to get you out of that rut.

1. Put comfortable clothes on in the morning.

I personally work from home, so I can wear leggings, sneakers, t-shirts, sweatshirts and jackets. But, I have even known women with office jobs that wear sneakers with their skirts and dresses!

2.Open up your mini blinds.

Be grateful for a new day.

3. Stay hydrated.

Don’t like the taste of water? Disguise the drink! Prepare iced tea! Use water enhancer! Toss in a few pieces of cucumber to have some spa water. (cucumber is my favorite for spa water)

4.Journal feelings.

I recently wrote an article on being a people-pleaser and stated to write down when an episode happens to set boundaries.

5. Do a hobby.

Personally, I envy men and women who can practice hobbies. I love creating gift baskets but cannot afford the contents. I know how to create scrap fabric wreathes but get sad when I do.

6. Have a change of scenery.

I am known for taking my laptop everywhere. I love my bedroom office, but there are days when I just need to get out and socialize. I go to the cafe. I even play bingo!

7.Take a siesta.

I don’t know about you, but I require atleast one good siesta a day.

8.Donate to charity.

Do this wisely. I learned my lesson. Last summer, I spent $100.00 on presents to donate to my church. I asked the church if they could have a parishioner pick up the presents and was told to go to the Salvation Army! So, this upcoming Christmas, I am giving monetarily to the Salvation Army and to the library.

9.Listen to and watch music videos.

My favorite is “It’s A Beautiful Day” by the band U2! How about you?

10.Take an online course for free.

Go to https://www.coursesity.com and click on FREE. Search through tons of courses!

11.Cook your favorite dish or bake your favorite treat.

My favorite comfort meal to prepare myself is Crock-Pot lasagna! The only way to prepare the dish is with cottage cheese and mozzarella! Just do not use ricotta!

My favorite treats are homemade peanut butter oatmeal protein balls no-bakes and homemde protein shakes.

Finally, just be good to yourself and to others. I don’t mean to talk about myself so much, but Fergal likes personal examples. How have I done?

Thank you.

[eldavis]

Sleeping early also plays a major role, a lot of us do not get enough sleep, hence we always wake up feeling tired and exhausted.

[Spontaneo]

Sleeping early also plays a major role, a lot of us do not get enough sleep, hence we always wake up feeling tired and exhausted.

Do you mean going to bed too early or getting out of bed too early?

[eldavis]

Sleeping early also plays a major role, a lot of us do not get enough sleep, hence we always wake up feeling tired and exhausted.

Do you mean going to bed too early or getting out of bed too early?

I mean going to bed early enough to have at least seven to eight hours of quality sleep.

[Spontaneo]

Sleeping early also plays a major role, a lot of us do not get enough sleep, hence we always wake up feeling tired and exhausted.

Do you mean going to bed too early or getting out of bed too early?

I mean going to bed early enough to have at least seven to eight hours of quality sleep.

Now I understand. Thank you for explaining.

[germainebull]

2.Open up your mini blinds.

Be grateful for a new day.

Open the symbolic curtains and let in the morning light while being grateful for the new day that has begun on the street. This gives you the strength to start your day with a positive mood and a light heart so that you can face the challenges of today. Enjoy every second you get because life is a great gift that requires a genuine smile every moment.

[Spontaneo]

I am craving a diet Coke so bad! but have been weaning myself off of diet soft dranks. So, I can't.

I had a cup of coffee, but didn't work.

My siesta did not work!

I am in a funk.

[germainebull]

3. Stay hydrated.

Don’t like the taste of water? Disguise the drink!

Drinking water is essential to keep your body hydrated even if the taste is off-putting. You can add slices of fruit like lemon or lime to get a little extra kick. The important thing is to make sure you quench your thirst in any way you can without tiring your system. Good health starts with the amount of water you drink each day.