Goal for the Day: Start off on the Right Foot

I’ve always believed that we can learn a lot from our pets. Something I’ve noticed over my years with Bertie is that when we wake up in the morning, if I make a fuss over him—first thing in the morning—and get him to wag his tail, he stays more energetic and cheerful throughout the day.


I think the same thing applies to human beings—except for the tail wagging, of course. If we put ourselves in a good mood and try to be enthusiastic—before our feet even hit the floor in the morning—we’re more likely to have more energy and a better outlook throughout the day. When we wake up cranky and further root ourselves into that crankiness, there’s nowhere for the day to go but down.

So, tomorrow morning, when you wake up, make a fuss over yourself. Tell yourself it’s going to be a good day. Even if we don’t have tails to wag, starting the day off with a positive attitude will usually work in our favor.