There is a subset of negative emotions that are giving us useful feedback from the world. What we're talking about is just starting to talk to ourself in ways that's going to set us up for the day ahead. It might be saying something like I trust myself and I am able to cope with everything that comes my way today. So rather than I fail everything, I fail at everything, it might be, I can learn. And I can do better next time.
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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