Slay Your Day
Well, guys. It's almost the last week of college, and I have felt a serious lack of motivation to do anything. All I want to do is lie in bed and binge-watch TV. I've recently been loving Tiny Pretty Things on Netflix and will soon be watching On Pointe on Disney+. I'll be thrilled when my undergrad degree is done so I can focus on other things.
This week, I am sharing my tips on slaying your day, no matter how motivated you are. So with that said, let's dive right in.
Make Your Bed
It's said in psychology that if you make your bed first thing in the morning, you are more likely to be productive throughout the day. So go on...make your bed. And don't be lazy and complete it by just throwing the sheets and the comforter over your pillows. Make your bed correctly and make it look nice; it'll guarantee to put a smile on your face later in the day.
Take a Shower
Showering first thing in the morning will wake you up, especially if you're not a morning person. The heat of the water is invigorating (though if you really want to wake up, I suggest a cold shower), and a nice-smelling body wash will wake you up and entice your senses. I recommend any citrus or fruity body wash. Herbal Essence has some great options.
Put lotion on
Again, waking up your senses is the perfect way thing to do in the morning. Your body needs moisture, and putting on a thick lotion (preferably one that matches or goes well with your body wash) will make you feel so lovely. Trust me, your body will thank you for it later.
Get dressed
Wear something that makes you feel confident and comfortable. If you like dressing "up" every day, by all means, do it. I highly discourage you from wearing just sweats and a random t-shirt. You'll feel lazy, look lazy, and people will treat you as such. If you want to slay your day and be treated better by people, dress up.
Drink 8oz of room temp water
Water wakes up the body. It revives all your internal systems and cells working so hard to heal and keep you alive during the night. Plus, hydration is essential, and hydration means clear skin. I add my favourite Liquid IV with Vitamin C powder to my water. It keeps me extra hydrated (1 packet of Liquid IV = 3 regular bottles of water) and gives me a good immunity boost.
Eat a nutritious breakfast
Food is fuel for your body, and if you want to slay your day, you must eat food. Just as hydration is essential, so is eating a nutritious breakfast. It can be as simple as yoghurt, granola and fresh fruit. Even half a grapefruit and a cooked egg are good.
Skip the coffee (well, sorta)
The optimal times to have coffee are between 9:30am - 3:00pm. Your body produces the hormone cortisol, which is one of the hormones that help you sleep. Until about 9:30am, your body is still making this hormone and downing a cup of coffee will definitely wake you up, but it'll put your hormone levels out of balance, and you'll have a caffeine crash later in the day.
Remove social media
Social media takes up all our time, so don't get on the grindstone when you first wake up. I typically get on social media at 9am or when I have to post something for a project. Do everything I mentioned before you check social media; it's not going anywhere, I promise.
And that completes my post on how to slay your day. Don’t forget to give this post a like, leave a comment and share with a friend who could benefit from this. I hope you all have a wonderful week and a very happy holiday season. Sending you all the light and love in this world.
