My actions set my attitude.

You know when you’re having a really good day and feel nothing can bring you down? Why not carry that attitude always? Why can’t a bad day be turned around with that shield? There is protection with positivity. Power in perspective. 


I find when I start my morning with something that brings me joy or secures my sense of strength, that mood carries throughout my day. Any hurdles, or daily responsibilities that usually feel draining, are instead handled gracefully. Setting this initial attitude helps protect against unnecessary stress or anger that may be added to these tasks. Waking up and immediately activating my wholesome self is my guaranteed ingredient to success. 


Whether it be a morning workout, a quick breathing exercise, or an apple for breakfast, healthy choices bring me more to life than a cup of coffee ever could. Endorphins from a walk or a quick Pilates circuit override the desire to eat a heavy, high calorie breakfast. Meditation can help set my mind into calm and collected action. Self-affirmations inspire confidence and the simple reminder that “I have got this.” I certainly don’t want to mope around or let life defeat me after only acting with genuine self-care. 


Morning exercises, whether physical or mental, boost me into that feel good mode. That “I can do anything I set my mind to” attitude. It sets the bar for the rest of my day. The little let downs, such as someone cutting me off or an expectation not panning out, can’t alter this type of joy. Those bigger hurdles, that I have to find a way to get through, feel less threatening. I know my strength and I know I can do whatever it takes. 


So whatever my morning’s healthy choice may be, I know getting my blood pumping and my healthy mind activated before I have time to think about anything else is the right choice for me. A reminder of my strength creates a powerful, limitless start to the day. Just as I like to have a hot cup of tea and light a candle before bed, my routine sets the tone for what’s next. The actions we set in motion can redirect our attitude. If I reach for a high bar of fulfillment, the natural lows that come with life will barely tickle my feet. In fact, anything in my path can be knocked down with persistence and an onward path. Negativity doesn’t stick when you’re reaching for the stars.