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How to start your day cheerfully

The first thing to do when you wake up is not to turn off your alarm but to think about four things. These four things make it possible to start your day fresh and cheerfully. The Huffington Post revealed what these four thoughts are. 


1. Think of your goals for the day
If you set some specific goals for the day and think about them, you will feel happier. It also helps you to feel less stressed. It’s recommended to think about your goals right after waking up, hence you will feel joyful right from the beginning of your day.                   


2. Think about what you are grateful for in life
If you wake up in the morning and think about what you are grateful for, your day will not only be filled with happiness but you will be less stressed. Life can be full of problems and these problems lead to stress. So how “cool” it is to reduce your stress and be happy at the same time just by thinking about what you are grateful for. 


3. Think about your loved ones
There are some days when you wake up feeling blue without any reason. According to a study done by Cornell University, people feel happier and get rid of negative thoughts if they think of their loved ones. This might also affect your future mood because “happy memories equal happy thoughts.” 


4. Think about nothing
When was your last time you experienced total silence? Have you even had such a moment? If not, it’s time to try it. Silence can “enhance your creativity, boost your focus and is also a therapeutic way to start your day.” Because it’s likely that your afternoon and evening will be full of noisy children or TV, it’s recommended to embrace total silence right after you wake up. 

By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)