How to wake up happy

This morning I woke up miserable - my alarm is too loud, my bed is too comfortable and I hate Mondays.

But waking up happy is possible - I know from searching the depths of my distant memory, that I've done it before, at least once.

Waking up happy is all about preparation - you need to have a few key things ready for the next day... I had a chat with the Experts and came back with this list:

1. Get an alarm clock with a nice (not annoying) tone - even a SAD Alarm Clock is more gentle than your mobile phone's shrill alarm.

2. Have something to look forward to! If it's Monday and you're going to work, you're off to a bad start, so why not plan something fun for the evening; have a friend over for a girly night or go to the flicks, even get something nice in for breakfast... it will cheer you up when you remember.

3. Leave your dressing gown by the bed. One of the big reasons you won't want to get out is because it's too cold out there. If your dressing gown is within reach at least your first few steps won't be so unpleasant.

Hope this helps Busy Girl? I'm going to try it tonight, see how I get on. Oh, and the 3 things a day thing is really working for me - I've stopped trying to do 'everything' at once and seem (cautious pause) to be getting more effective.

Wonders never cease! Have fun Busy Girl, love Eva xx

Busy Girls Guide, Manchester & Cheshire