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Every now and then I wake up in a crappy mood, feeling totally unmotivated and not wanting to
do anything or see anyone. It could be due to something bad happening the previous day, or it
could be due to nothing at all. I just feel crabby for no reason. Weird, I know. But, I'm sure you
know what I mean. Everyone has experienced dreadful waking moments in the past.

In fact, it is not really surprising that a lot of people nowadays feel bad the moment they wake
up. If you are bombarded with negative news like the recent airplane crotch-bomb threat and the
Haiti earthquake, it is little wonder that you'd feel the world is all doom and gloom.

However, it is worth noting that you can actually make your day better no matter what situation
you have in life. So, in order to overcome that awful feeling to make my day a rich and beautiful
one, I apply a few or more of the following tips throughout the day.

Here are 50 tips to set you on your way to a better day. Do yourself a favor and don't try more
than a handful of these in a single day. In fact, put these ideas in a hat and pick one randomly the
next time you get in a funk.

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The quality of sleep you get the night before can affect your mood the next day. Thus, if
you want to create a better day tomorrow, you have to make sure that you think only
positive things before you go to bed at night. Do not fret about your mortgage problems
or dwell on the bad things that happened to you during the day. You need a good night's
rest in order to prepare your mind and body for the busy day ahead.

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The first thing that you should say to yourself the moment you wake up is that today will
be great and marvelous. Know that you have control of what kind of day you will have.
Telling yourself that today is going to be a great day will give you a positive attitude and
a winner's outlook. The power of the mind is strong so feed your mind with positive
things.

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If you want to get out of bed at 6AM, set the alarm for 5:45 and then allow 15 minutes
for your body and mind to adjust and wake up. At 6, hop out of bed! Waking up late and
rushing through things will increase your heart rate and simply stress you out. On top of
that, you'll inevitably forget to do something and then stress about that too!

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Take things easy. Breathe deeply and slowly. If you are feeling rushed, take a deep breath
and remind yourself that in the big scheme of life, being a minute late is pretty small.

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It is always a good thing to try to keep a list of the things that you ought to do or
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from the things that you need to do at the office, you also need to remember those that
you need to do for your family or friends. Write them all down so that you can manage
your time wisely throughout the day.

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Do not expect manna to come down from heaven. If you want to create a better day, you
have to make a conscious effort to achieve things. Give yourself a boost with some
inspiration. Be sure to read, listen or watch something that can perk your day up.
Sometimes, just seeing your child laugh is enough to make your heart smile.

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Your mood for the day can actually be affected by the things that you do and eat. In order
to jump start your day and prepare your mind and body for the busy day ahead, you need
to have a power breakfast. Make sure that you eat something healthy. Whole grains,
protein, and fruits can surely give you the nutrients that you need to do the things that you
need to accomplish for the day.

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Stretching and exercising your muscles will also help in jumpstarting your system. If you
wake up sluggish, you need some exercise and stretching to perk up your day. Besides,
stretching and exercising can also prevent muscle cramps and other aches that can ruin
your mood for the day.

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One of the things that people are conscious about is their appearance. To ensure you
won't feel insecure, make sure to take a bath, wear clean clothes and pay attention to your
face and grooming. If you know that you look presentable, you will feel empowered and
confident.

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Say good things about yourself. Do not be afraid to compliment yourself once in a while.
However, be careful not to be conceited because people hate narcissistic individuals.

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Before you step out of the house, make it a conscious effort to be positive in all things
you do. Tell yourself that you will stay positive throughout the day.
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Studies show that smiling, even if there is no reason to do it, can lift up your mood.
Besides, a smile can make you look even more attractive.

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There is a tendency for men to react to everything negatively, especially on the road.
Thus, you should try not to be reactive, especially when you are driving. If somebody
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Or just be please that you are not as rude as that individual.

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If you think that you are going to get mad, count to ten to calm your nerves. This will let
some steam out.

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Many people end up feeling remorse after they have done nasty things without thinking.
To prevent feeling guilty and remorseful, think first before you do something.

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Not everything that you hear people say about you should be taken seriously. Some
people just like being nasty so you should not get affected with what they are saying.

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In order to minimize altercations or misunderstandings, it would really be a good thing to
listen attentively to what others are saying. Being attentive will also help you come
across as being sincere, thus making you more likable. Of course, don't do it for the sake
of being likable. Be genuine in it.
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You really can't prevent bad things from happening. Sometimes shit does happen. In
order not to let these things ruin your day, try to look for the silver lining in everything.
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Make a conscious effort to compliment other people. This will help build better
relationships. Just make sure that you are complimenting them genuinely.
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A good day can turn bad if you feel stressed out. Thus, manage your time wisely to
ensure that everything that you need to do can be accomplished with time to spare.
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To prevent being burned out, you should take a break once in a while. Try walking
around the office or doing some stretching while you are in your desk every time you are
feeling a bit drained.
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Do not be petty and do not act like a child. You are an adult so try to do things maturely.
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Laughter can pick up your mood. Just do not laugh at other people's mistakes.

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Take time listening to the suggestions and inputs of other people. Even if you are the
manager or head of your department, you need other people's contributions too.
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Fruits can surely wake you up in the middle of the day, whereas a bar of chocolate will
just give you energy spike for a few minutes. So, you will end up feeling even more tired
and sleepy.
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You will not have regrets if you know that you have given your all in everything that you
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Nobody is perfect and sometimes you need to experience losses and defeats to learn.
Instead of wallowing in self-pity, use these negative things to make you a better person.
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Negative people can just pull you down so there is really no point in spending your time
with them. Stay away from them whenever possible. If they happen to be your mates,
seek to inspire them. If that won't do, perhaps it's time to find yourself new mates.
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Doing other people some good will give you a warm and fuzzy feeling. And also make
you more likable.
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Having enemies can surely drain your energy, whereas building friendships can make
your support team bigger and stronger.
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It is often hard to take back the bad things that you say, so you need to be careful with
your words.
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You can enhance your mood by counting your blessings and seeing the good in other
people, things or situations.
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You need to be careful with energy bursts and crashes. Try not to exhaust yourself in the
morning because you will surely have a nasty and tiring afternoon if you do.
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Exercise can give you a ³high´ because endorphins are released after a good workout.
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It is very hard to stay positive if your feet are hurting. I've seen too many of my female
friends wear heels that hurt their feet just because they look good.
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Dehydration can cause lethargy. So avoid it at all costs.
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Eating junk food can contribute to mood swings. So eat moderately.
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Too much coffee can make you nervous and fidgety.
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Be sure to give yourself small rewards every time you did well. We all need to give
ourselves a nice pat on the shoulders to give ourselves a little encouragement.
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Before you head home, make a list of the things that you need to accomplish in the office
the following day.
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Don't take anyone for granted. Sustain your relationships. Spending quality time together
is the best way to keep and improve relationships.
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If you live alone, calling your loved ones or just dropping by to say 'hi' can lift your spirit
as well as theirs.
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To keep your mind off your work, do something that you love outside your office work.
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You cannot go back in time so you cannot undo the things that you have done. Instead,
make a conscious effort to make things better in the future.
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Writing things and ideas down can help you to keep track of your goals and remember
things you've learned and observations you've made. And it can also help you figure out
new directions for your life and then guide you as you go.
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After a stressful day, a relaxing bath can help you go to sleep comfortably.
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This will help make tomorrow less stressful because you won't feel at a lost of what to
do. Being prepared always help you to stay focused and assured.
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Do the things that can help you go to sleep early because a restful sleep can help you
improve your mood for the next day. Reading a book before bed or listening to soft music
helps me to sleep better.
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Making love can also release endorphins and help you have a good night's sleep. Plus, it
helps to improve your relationship. Of course, I don't expect you to do it every day.
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Try to go to bed early and get enough sleep to prepare yourself for the day ahead
tomorrow. You don't want to wake up the next day feeling like a zombie.