What to do first thing in the morning

I have a confession. In the morning I’m very tempted to check my email. I want to know what’s going on and be prepared. The problem occurs when we don’t check in internally first. This is the advice I’m giving myself and you all:

Before you check in with the world, check in with yourself - your world.

What is going on?

What is today?

What do I need to know?

What can motivate me?

How do I want to feel today?

Take the time to tune in. You can write or simply reflect upon your responses. But take the time, and set your mood, instead of allowing someone or something else to do it for you.