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Get up with your first alarm
I know, I know, it's hard. Mornings are tough and very few look forward to them. But by getting up with your first alarm, you force yourself to get moving more. There's less time to lay around and procrastinate and think about skipping class or work. It also gives you just a little more time to get ready in the mornings instead of running late after your 5th alarm finally gets you up.
Find a reason to smile every day
Everyone has bad days. There's always something that doesn't go as planned. But that doesn't mean we can't still smile. When you smile it starts to trick your brain into thinking you're happy. And everyone looks great in a smile!
Wash your sheets more often
One of my favorite feelings is crawling into freshly washed sheets (bonus if they are still warm!). Plus sheets need to be washed more than most of us actually do wash them. Take a few hours out of your weekend to wash your sheets and make your bed each month. It is one of the most refreshing feelings when you finally get to crawl into bed afterwards.
Write down the good moments or things that make you smile
Right now it may seem silly and tedious, but it will be worth it. It just has to take a minute. Grab an old notebook, journal, piece of paper, or phone and jot down whatever just made you laugh until your sides hurt or smile like an idiot or made you feel special. When you look back on these memories you'll be glad you wrote them down.
Put your clothes away as soon as you take them off
Whether you plan on putting the same thing on again tomorrow or not, put it away. If you are in a rush and tried tons of different shirts on with your jeans, put them away. It may be time consuming now, but you'll thank yourself when you come home after a long day to a clean floor, bed, or chair. I know as much as anyone, once one shirt is on the floor, all my other clothes end up there as well.
For every bad thought, think of two good thoughts
I am really bad about having negative thoughts. Some are about myself, other people, or just bad scenarios I imagine. Negative thoughts tend to lead to speaking negatively. So start to break the habit now. Anytime you think of something negative, stop yourself and think two good thoughts to yourself. Soon you just might find your thoughts more positive than negative.
Delete unused apps on your phone
Our phones tend to get cluttered with all the things we download. There are so many useful apps and entertaining games, but do you really use all of them? Start deleting apps you rarely use. It frees up more space on your phone and helps organize things. It's also one less thing you have to see or worry about.
Compliment someone every day
People love to feel validated, accepted, and noticed. And it feels amazing to know that you're the reason for someone's smile or good mood. It might just make you a new friend.
Drink more water
This is a resolution you hear all the time, but it's because it's true. Our bodies need water to function properly. Water helps our organs in so many ways and it makes you feel better. Plus, by drinking more water, it may help you cut back on the soft drinks and caffeine.
Call family weekly
You may say you don't have time or they don't want to hear about your boring life, but you do and they do. It's easy to call them up while leaving work or running errands. And while you may think your life is boring, they love to hear about it. Family loves knowing what is going on it your life and feeling like they are actually a part of it. And it is good to stay in touch with them and actually know what is happening in their lives, too. Sometimes they are the only people you have in life.
Hug more and hug tighter
Hugs are amazing. I love hugs. Why don't we hug more?? It's a great way to show we care and sometimes you don't know just how much someone could use a hug.
Take more pictures
This one goes back to the good memories. It's great to have pictures to look back on to remember some of the amazing times you had. And when some people aren't around, it's comforting to be able to look back at pictures of them.
