A young Paul Simonon playing the bass. Photo by Youri Lenquette.

• make your bed to immediately make your room look more put together
• water first, then coffee or tea
• pray or meditate, even just for ten minutes, to set the tone for your day
• browse the news headlines ( & read the articles that interest you when you’ve got time)
• wear something you feel b o m b in
• listen to music while doing your daily activities-commuting, cleaning, cooking, exercising
• smile at at least two people
• smile at YOURSELF
• call or message someone you love
• eat food that makes you feel radiant
• make lists of things you need to accomplish for the day
• stretch for 10 minutes
• record in your phone the positive thoughts you have so you can remember them
• carry water with you (always always always)
• shut off your phone for an hour and have some ME time
• take a hot shower or bath at the end of a stressful day
• try to make plans to spend time with someone at least once a week
• think about 3 things you are grateful for at the end of each day
• do something calming, relaxing, and non-electronic 30 minutes before you sleep
• sleep pants-less