We’ve all been there - your alarm goes off and you instantly know, before you even open your eyes, that today is just not going to be your day. Sometimes you know why your morning is starting off sour, and other times the origins of your moodiness remain a mystery. In either case, you want to banish that mental morning slump before it sets the tone for your day. Kick grumpiness to the curb and reclaim your day with my top 5 morning reset hacks:

Move Your Body 

Whether you squeeze in a quick jog before breakfast or do a few star-jumps in your lounge, getting your heart pumping and your blood flowing is bound to banish any mental fog and get those feel-good endorphins circulating. It’s called a “runner’s high” for a reason!

Read Something Inspiring

Instead of mindlessly scrolling through social media while you eat your breakfast, change gears and read something inspiring instead. It doesn’t matter if it’s a moving quote or inspirational success story - anything that reminds you that there is a life beyond your current slump will get you ready to face the day. 

Meditate 

Take a moment and claim it for yourself before you rush off to start your day. Grounding yourself through focus and controlled breathing could be just what you need to reset, regroup and rediscover your happy mood. 

Change Your Internal Messaging 

Whatever you do, don’t get frustrated with yourself because you are having a less-than perfect start to the day. Remember that bad moods and off days are a part of the human experience, and while you can’t always control them, you do have the power to overcome them. Speak to yourself patiently, as you would to a friend. 

Dress Up And Smile 

Feeling down? Then dress up! Wear your special-occasion earrings or your favourite pair of shoes, even if they are too fancy for your office or the school run. Looking good will make you feel better instantly and give you a reason to get out the door, as long as you don’t forget the wise words of Annie: “You’re never fully dressed without a smile!”

Occasional bad mornings are an inevitable part of being human, but you don’t have to let them take control of your entire day. You have the power to change your mood through exercise, meditation and inspiration. Dress up, put on your best smile and treat yourself with kindness and understanding. Bad mood, begone!