This Wednesday: Tips…to improve the morning

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Every Wednesday is Tip Day.  This Wednesday: Tips for improving the morning.

  1. Last thing before going to bed, tidy up the house. This doesn’t sound like a big deal, but if you do it every night, this one habit can dramatically improve your environment.
  2. Always keep keys, wallet, phone, etc. in your bag, and what’s more, in the same place in your bag; don’t put them down on a counter or anywhere else.
  3. Keep plenty of cash in the house.
  4. Put envelopes to be mailed, library books to be returned, or videos to be returned by the front door.
  5. Don’t leave the bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen without making sure that all drawers and cabinet doors are closed.
  6. Sing—even for just a minute—when you wake up.
  7. Take a few minutes to stretch.
  8. Always, always, always make the bed.

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