The psychologist Cole Rogers famously said, it was only when I began to accept myself exactly as I was that I was able to change. What we're not talking about is toxic positivity: for positive self-talk to be helpful, it has to be relatable and realistic for you. We're talking about replacing the negative self-talk with some, maybe some positive or balanced might be positive for you because everything we say inside our heads is an affirmation.
Research has shown that how you spend your morning can have a significant impact on the rest of your day. If you start off feeling anxious and frazzled, chances are you'll end the day feeling the same way. But if you use the first hour after waking up to boost your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, you can set yourself up for a productive and memorable day.
Today, Rufus learns how to craft the perfect morning routine from Toby and Kate Oliver, the authors of "Rise and Shine: How to Transform Your Life, Morning by Morning."
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