Sometimes in the morning, I have to admit, I'm a bit slow to rise from my bed.

Especially now, as winter approaches, it's often still dark outside in the morning so that doesn't help! 

So, I don't know about you, but sometimes I just need a little bit of encouragement to get me up and get me through the day.

I've been sitting on this thought for quite a while, and I think today is the day to share it.

It's Friday, it's been a very busy week and I still have masses of things on my self-imposed 'to do' list even over the weekend.

But before I start ticking off those 'chores' and meetings and paperwork and official 'stuff' that needs doing today, I'm going to do myself a favour and instead start the day being kind to myself.

This list of 'things to do' of a morning have helped me in the past ... concentrating for just a few moments on prayer and positive thinking along the lines of these Five Things 'to do', before I crawl out from under the covers, certainly means I start the day more optimistic than I might otherwise be.

Hope they encourage you too!

Have a great day everyone!