So often we lack the rest our body needs to have a normal, functional day.  Sometimes we wake up late only after a few hours of sleep, rush to get ready, and still arrive at our destination behind schedule.  In the process, we missed breakfast and a chance to collect our thoughts for the day’s work and to top it off the entire day is pure misery.  We do not train our minds to relax and prepare for a good night’s rest nor a day of work so we end up with a less than successful day.

I have created a few rituals to practice before going to bed and waking up in the morning that will give you the energy you need to face another day.

BEDTIME POTION

- Pop in your favorite soothing CD.  My personal favorite is Corrine Bailey Rae's new album.

- Take a long bath and for even better experience add drops of soothing oils or your favorite scents.

- Clear your mind of all of the negative things that happened throughout the day and instead focus on what you accomplished and what you hope to accomplish tomorrow.

After the bath, transform your bedroom into a sleeper’s galore.

- Light candles or dim the lights.

- If you live on higher floors, open the windows so you can get for fresh and cool air into the room. Those of you who live on lower floors,you can use your AC. Just set it to a temperature that best suits you.

- Read your favorite book.

- Say a prayer of thanks.

- Just before drifting off, cut the lights out and enjoy a good night’s rest.

Eight to nine hours later….

ANOTHER DAY’S JOURNEY

After getting the rest your body needed, it is time to start a new day.  One of the best rituals to practice is getting up early enough to take care of everything before heading out.

- Never jump out of bed.  Give yourself time to wake up completely and gain your equilibrium.

- Try doing some stretches or even a quick workout (for the gym-heads).

- Take a shower and eat a good and fulfilling breakfast.

- Gather everything you need for the day and be on your way.

The key to a successful day is being mentally ready for it. The lack of sleep and continuous stress about previous events will not give your mind time to rest, and therefore neither your body.  So tonight when you get home from a long day, create the sleeper’s galore to prepare yourself for another day’s journey.