5 Things You Should Do Before Leaving the House Every Morning

Do you spend your mornings battling the alarm clock, struggling to get the kids to school, and rummaging through the closet for something to wear? You're not alone. Many of us are not necessarily "morning people." But how a Realtor starts the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day.

You can feel better about your day when you start it out right. Complete them before you leave the house in the morning and set yourself up for success with these five simple tasks:

Make your bed.

It's surprising that something so simple can make such a big impact on your day. Research by Charles Duhigg in his book "The Power of Habit" found that making your bed each morning is correlated with better productivity. It's also been suggested that making your bed boosts happiness! The idea is that completing this small task makes a person feel more productive first thing in the morning. According to Duhigg, by creating this habit, you'll help your other positive habits to flourish. He argues that making your bed is essentially a catalyst for other good habits.

Take some deep breaths.

Does the idea of meditating sound a little too airy-fairy to you? That's ok, you don't have to spend an hour sitting cross-legged each morning. Morning is often the most stressful time of day for people. Clear your head with a few deep breaths and a few moments of silence before diving into your day. You'll benefit from even 4-5 minutes of this practice in the morning!