Tobias Oliver, a CBT Therapist and author of “Rise and Shine: How to Transform Your Life, Morning by Morning,” offers insights into how managing your mornings can significantly impact your entire day. With his extensive experience in cognitive behavioural therapy, Tobias shares practical strategies for starting your day positively and setting a productive tone for the hours ahead.
Do you rise and shine or do you rise and whine? It’s important because the way you start your day really matters. Research shows that managing your mornings can set the tone for the rest of your day. What’s more, your morning mood tends to settle in and grow stronger throughout the day. This means that if you start your day in a foul mood or anxious or angry, you’ll most likely end the day feeling truly terrible. And you can all too easily find yourself caught in a vicious cycle, waking up dreading the start of yet another ‘difficult’ day ahead. Your morning mood can heavily influence your overall wellbeing and productivity throughout the day.
I see so many of the clients I work with caught in this situation. I have also been there myself. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. By re-thinking how you manage your mornings, you can not only improve your days but also start to create the experiences you want. Even during the toughest of times, having a simple and consistent start to our days can help give us the sense of stability, security, and safety we so often need. In turn, these small steps can offer us a foundation from which to discover a pathway through the storm. By improving your morning mood, you can set a positive trajectory for your entire day.
We want as many people as possible to benefit from taking charge of how they start their days using the S.H.I.N.E. method, our flexible and unique approach to building a positive morning routine. It represents the five elements we all need in our mornings to create enhanced wellbeing and success:
Effectively managing your mornings involves more than just having a routine; it’s about creating a framework that supports your well-being throughout the day. By incorporating a balanced morning routine, you can enhance your overall productivity and mood. Whether it’s setting specific goals for the day, practicing mindfulness, or simply organising your tasks, managing your mornings effectively can lead to more successful and fulfilling days.
Rise and Shine: How to Transform Your Life, Morning by Morning
Based on the latest scientific research, as well as ancient traditions and insights gathered from decades of personal and professional experience, “Rise and Shine” offers thirty different practices that will encourage you to curate a routine that blends seamlessly with your lifestyle. Because by managing your mornings, you can transform your life.
Authors: Kate Oliver and Toby Oliver
ISBN: 978-0349429359
Date Published: 2021-12-02
Format: Available in hardback now, priced £9.99 from wherever you like to buy your books.
