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Make Today A HAPPY Day! by annemariemay

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Make Today A HAPPY Day!
Good morning, everyone!

Today I woke up without an alarm, in my super comfortable bed, to cool air and a misty gray sky. It was such a peaceful feeling that I couldn't help but appreciate what a nice way that was to start my day.

I often use Sunday as a day to be productive, to prep for the week, and get lots of things done... I kind of think of it as "happiness insurance" for *later* - the more I finish up today, the less stress I will experience throughout the week and thus the happier I will be.

![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTqJJmbQabqxkQnUFgWsiKFqnfYQwo2VFMJ2toBQySbJC/image.png)

Although I try to highlight the importance of being mindful and grateful regularly, I think that focus on Sundays has fallen by the wayside in my attempts to buffer my weekly stresses with ample prep on my last free day of the weekend :) 

Don't get me wrong, I still love using Sunday as a prep powerhouse and I think it's a great time to start implementing lifestyle improvements (read more about that [HERE](https://steemit.com/fitness/@annemariemay/sunday-start)) but I thought this might be the perfect time to slow down and put some happiness boosters in place as well - there's never a wrong time for that!

So what I'm saying is that I think it's not only important but totally possible to balance both productivity and positivity on Sundays, and I want to share with you how I plan to do that today in hopes that you'll follow suit - it's worth it, I promise!

Today I plan to take some time for myself, doing things that directly benefit my body and spirit, while also jamming through the activities that I know make my week a breeze :)

So today I was lucky enough to wake up slowly, I made a delicious cup of coffee and now am here writing to you! My plan is to head over to a hot yoga (with weights) class to get moving and sweating, then go straight to lunch with one of my all-time BFFs :) I can hardly think of anything better than a great workout before a tasty and hilarious lunch with one of my nearest and dearest!

![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmf6eCiPiHi94BXbVeJamJV9zGRgvq3n6WAoYjs6dFHTdW/image.png)

After seeing him, I've made a list of things I want to finish around the house - some cleaning and reorganizing that I didn't finish yesterday, a little meal prep, and some laundry so I'm not scrambling during the week. I made a rough timeline to help me keep from getting distracted, and to ensure that I leave plenty more time for *me* afterward :)

I also plan to start mapping out a program for a new client that I'm excited about working with... I guess work doesn't really feel like work when you enjoy it!

When I finish all of that, I intend to go for a little jog or walk and listen to a podcast. I love to zone out and listen to something I'm interested in while I move - it's so good for the body and the brain!

Finally, after all of that, I'm going to light my favorite candles, relax, and do some reading. Nerdy? Perhaps :) but I LOVE reading when it's something I enjoy learning about, and I'm going to take the time to do that for myself!

So today, I am feeling grateful for the life I have, and also for the time I am making available to do things that fortify me and make me even happier :)

I've learned that taking time for yourself amidst the craziness of life is KEY. 

It's up to **you** to MAKE your life a happy one - don't wait for circumstances to change or someone else to make it happen for you. Your life is so much a product of your choices, so choose to do, say, think, and make time for the things and people that make you feel your best. 

![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQhrqb28vsZZGKSFprYSsc5imUmpstrLL96NChcfZNQ6i/image.png)

If you put your mind to it, you can get a ton of stuff done AND **make today a happy day!** Just like everything else, it's all about choosing wisely, mindfulness and balance :)

How will you make today a HAPPY day?

Please feel free to comment, upvote, or resteem if you'd like!

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@ahmanik ·
Good morning dear,happy day to

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@annemariemay ·
Good morning! Have a happy day as well! :)
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@ahmanik ·
Thankd

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@babai1995 ·
Waking up is hard, and waking up without an alarm can be even harder for some, but a fresh start in the morning, make your day awesome...
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@annemariemay ·
Oh yes, I agree... Waking up without an alarm is a treat I can save only for days when I don't have to be awake at a certain time! Those days are hard to come by but they're my favorite, and definitely make for a fresh start to a happy day!
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@gor671 ·
You're right
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@annemariemay ·
Thanks for saying so, glad we're on the same page :)
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@gor671 ·
:)
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@jemmanuel ·
waking up in the right time without an alarm is the hardest thing for me :'(
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@annemariemay ·
Oh me too - I just had the rare and special opportunity to sleep in yesterday, so it didn't matter when I woke up! I wish I could wake up all the time without an alarm though too, and at the right time :)
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@annemariemay ·
Thank you!
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@wizzdom ·
you so happy) nice)
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