Giving myself 15 minutes every morning can make the difference between having a good or bad day. I used to figure out exactly how much time I needed each morning to get showed, grab a quick breakfast and be out the door to work giving me just enough time to catch the train. Most days things were OK. But even a small problem like having to iron a shirt or lost keys would slow me down enough that my day started off bad and I inevitably had to make a mad dash to my car. This would then cause a chain reaction as I’d be in such a hurry that I’d forget my wallet or iPod or sunglasses.
So I’ve started giving myself an extra 15 minute so matter how prepared I feel. It doesn’t sound like much but that extra time allows me to handle problems as they arise without getting stressed out. I no longer forget things as often because my head is clear and I’m not stressing out over the time.
But the best thing about having an extra 15 minutes is the time it gives me to go into the kids rooms and kiss each of them on the forehead while they are still asleep. They are so warm and peaceful in the mornings.
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