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“Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone\u2019s day.” \u2013 Jhiess Krieg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever gone to bed with a pit of dread in your stomach? That was me last night. Just before I closed my laptop, I discovered an enormous <\/em>mistake I’d made with some work stuff. It involves customers, and the potential of letting some people down. I went to bed with a tight chest, short breath, and a stomach made of lead.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, I love reading fiction, and last night it saved me from the dread. Also fortunately, I sleep like a rock most nights. Coupled, these traits meant I was able to gradually soften the dread-stomach, loosen my chest, and calm my breathing, before going to sleep. I realised, as I slowed down, that nothing further could be done, and I needed to relax and do my best tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Have you ever woken up, and enjoyed a mere split-second of ignorant bliss before the memories of yesterday’s mistakes come rushing back to you? I sure have. Today, I am grateful to say that didn’t<\/em> happen. I woke feeling refreshed, relaxed, and inspired to get creating again.<\/p>\n

It got me thinking how amazing each new day is. Every sunrise, every single morning, we get an opportunity to reset and go again. This follows directly from yesterday’s IQ<\/a>, and it’s a beautiful way to regard each morning. Blank canvas, fresh opportunity to get up and do something positive.<\/p>\n

On those mornings when I wake up feeling rubbish, and the dark mood tends to linger a while, I’ve noticed that one of the fastest ways for me to make myself feel good is to make someone else feel good. It might be a friendly smile, a bit of light-hearted banter with the person behind the cash register at the supermarket, or a random conversation with a stranger in the street.<\/p>\n

By working to make someone else’s day just that little bit brighter, we lift ourselves up and brighten our own day.<\/p>\n

Case in point: me writing these IQs again. It’s my way of ensuring I focus on something positive, and also that I brighten someone else’s day, every day.<\/p>\n

What can you<\/em> do today to brighten someone’s day?<\/p>\n

With love,
\nIsrael. xo<\/p>\n

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