1) As soon as your alarm goes off, welcome the weather (rain or shine!). Simply opening a window does wonders for a sleepy brain. Look up at the sky and say Hello to a brand new day.

2) Next, stretch it out and energize your body. When we wake up the body, the mind will follow. Any short stretch routine will do the trick.

3) Finally, set an intention for how you want the day to go. Take one minute before you dive into your day, become aware of your breath, and then consciously choose an intention. An intention is a short, clear, positive statement, e.g. ‘my commute will go smoothly’; or ‘I will look for ways to enjoy my day no matter what’.