![]() Or, if you’re an extrovert, spend that time interacting with colleagues-it’ll boost your energy levels even more.Īt the very least, if you’re eating at your computer, deep into work, make sure your lunch involves healthy foods, such as an entrée salad, a lean-meat wrap, or even a good old peanut butter and jelly sandwich (on whole-wheat bread, of course). Use your lunchtime (no matter how limited it may be) to refuel not only your body but also your mind: Pick up with your listening or reading materials you left off during the morning commute, or squeeze in a fast meditation session (such as this one) or a quick desk exercise. ![]() If anything, at least try going into “do not disturb” mode for 90-minute blocks. Once you’ve laid out your to-do list, get to work-which means shutting off your phone and logging out of your email and social media. Organize your workflow for the day to avoid feeling overwhelmed and wasting the positive energy you’ve already cultivated for the morning. Three words: prioritize, prioritize, prioritize. If your road to work is more of a stressful journey (a.k.a., full of cranky commuters who didn’t start the day as wellness-conscious as you did), a better use of this time might be found in distilling your day’s to-do list (drivers: tell it to your phone), or reciting an upcoming presentation to yourself (if you’re commuting alone, or with understanding carpool partners). Use your commute as a chance to catch up on your favorite podcasts, news programs, or audiobooks-better yet, try unfamiliar ones to learn something new and help keep your mind fresh. A protein shake, oatmeal, Greek yogurt, or eggs (hard-boiled is best when you’re on-the-go) will carry you until lunch. Read More: Everything You’d Do Differently If You Treated Your Brain Like Your Body 6:30 a.m.: Get Movingĭo a bit of exercise, like some light yoga or a more ambitious activity to get the blood moving. Pick two or three things, big or small, for which to be thankful for-you’d be surprised to find that this activity cancels out most of your anxieties about starting the day. (If it’s not light out when you wake up, try a light therapy alarm.) 6:15 a.m.: Get Thankful ![]() If it’s available, get some daylight first thing in the morning.
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