Start your day with purpose.

What is your reason to get out of bed on a Sunday morning? You’re not at work. The kids aren’t at school. You can lie in, chill, and catch up on some much-needed sleep.

The first thing to understand is that this is fine. There is nothing wrong with saying to yourself, “I’m tired, and I need a break.”

When you wake in the morning, think about how you intend to use your time. See how you feel. If the conclusion you come to is that you do, in fact, need a rest, then that’s great. You can easily set out to achieve this. When you rest, direct it into positive action. Reflect on those interactions you had with your co-workers or celebrate your achievements. It’s important to remember that resting your mind and body is a different practice. You may want to switch off and go for a run, or rest your legs and read a book. All of a sudden, that day off is no longer wasted time but has developed into a valuable moment of reflection.

If you’ve got further ambitions, write them down. Work through them. Tell yourself the night before, “I’m getting my arse up tomorrow to _____.” Whatever you plan for the next day, tell yourself that this is your primary focus for the 16 hours you’re awake, and your mindset will change. Every task will feel like a win, and you’ll find yourself eager to climb out of bed in the morning.

I’m currently halfway through my Sunday list:

• Go to the gym

• Review my finances

• Do some cleaning

• Write this blog

• Start my new book

• Research some courses for my development

These are my ambitions for the day that are personal to me and don’t apply to anyone else. But I had to get out of bed to achieve them. I gave myself a purpose. However, with each item marked as complete, I feel more positive about the day, as though I’ve achieved something and made progress.

Start the day with intent to achieve something, no matter how small. What’s one thing you can do today to feel accomplished? Write it down and make it happen.

Start your day with purpose.