Put everything you need right by the front door. That way, you won’t miss anything on your way out!

If you have time, you could also do a few minutes of meditation first thing in the morning.

Try throwing something on while you shower or get dressed in the morning.

Bonus points if you can take your workout outside. Getting sunlight first thing tells your brain and your body that it’s time to start the day and be productive.

Don’t have a commute? Listen to music while you’re in the shower or while you’re making breakfast instead.

This phenomenon is called “eating the frog. ” If you start your day out with eating a frog, you can rest assured that you got your least desirable task out of the way.

Forgot your lunch? That’s okay—now you have a chance to try that new sandwich shop down the street or to eat your favorite dish at a restaurant. [12] X Expert Source Susan Pazak, PhDLicensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach Expert Interview. 22 February 2022. Your boss gave you extra work? It probably means she trusts you with more responsibilities.

If you’re going to open up to coworkers, make sure they’re people you can trust. Unfortunately, some people will use your problems against you to climb higher up the career ladder.

For instance, all the hard work you’re doing right now could help you move up to a management position someday. [16] X Expert Source Susan Pazak, PhDLicensed Clinical Psychologist & Professional Life Coach Expert Interview. 22 February 2022. Or, maybe this job will give you experience to put on your resume when you look for a better one. Focus on what’s meaningful to you! A lot of people think that in order to have a meaningful job, they change careers. But really, once you identify what’s meaningful and important to you, you’ll find things in your current job that fall in that category. [17] X Expert Source Meredith Walters, MBACertified Career Coach Expert Interview. 22 November 2019.

To give your future self an even bigger treat, tidy up your work area before you head home.

If you have trouble falling asleep, try to put your phone away at least 1 hour before bed.