| Your Morning Java
Rather than starting your morning with the television on, listening to more bad news, then rushing
to get to work on time, rise just 30 minutes earlier than usual and
do something that feeds your soul — write poetry, listen to an
inspirational CD, create a craft item as a gift, or bake cookies to take
to the office. And remember to eat a healthy breakfast. How you choose to spend
your morning will set the tone for the rest of the day.
Recipe for a Joyful Day
Ingredients
Cup of coffee or tea
Comfortable chair
Current issue of
Java Journal
Gratitude journal
Oatmeal with fruit and
a drizzle of honey
Directions
Prepare your coffee or tea in your favorite mug. Sit, relax, read Java Journal, then, spend 10 minutes writing in your gratitude journal. Finish with a hot bowl of oatmeal.
Prepare to arrive at work 15 minutes early — it may surprise you to know that arriving just 15 minutes early can significantly reduce your stress level and set up your day for success!
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| | Your Evening Java
If you find yourself getting to bed too late, night after night, pay attention to what's preventing you from going to bed. If it's your computer, turn it off. If it's the television, limit yourself to one hour at night. Sometimes, having a wonderful evening is as simple as changing gears from a working mode to a relaxing mode. Here's a recipe to help you to enjoy your evenings.
Recipe for a Peaceful Evening
Ingredients
Decaf coffee or tea
Soothing music
Warm bath
No-starch dinner
Meditation
Inspirational reading
Directions
As soon as you arrive home in the evening, turn off your cell phone, put on some comfortable clothing, listen to soothing music (perhaps native American music), make yourself a cup of decaf, then take a warm bath. If you're concerned that the kids are hungry and need your attention, set out a plate of raw vegetables and dip —
they'll survive while you soak in a warm tub for a few minutes. In fact, giving yourself a little attention while you and the kids listen to soothing music will set the tone for a happy evening together.
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