A Recipe for a Successful Day

I must get a minimum of 6 hours of sleep per day and preferably 7 hours.

I must have a cup of very strong coffee within the first hour of being awake.

I must take off my PJ's and put on real clothes for the day.

I must do some sort of exercise because for me, exercise supplies my brain with the necessary endorphins to relax.  

I must run a few times a week because once again, running is my emotional outlet.  There is no question about it- when I don't exercise or run for several days in a row, I will and do end up having a craptastic day.  I have to exercise, I have to get my heart pumping, I have to sweat.  Exercising and running gives my brain the reminder that *hey you, you can handle anything thrown at you- just keep exercising so that you can be reminded of this*.

I must take my vitamins and probiotics.  What do I take, you ask?  Calcium and Magnesium (for strong bones and mental health- that's an entirely separate post of it's own), Glucosamine (for healthy joints and flexibility), and Probiotics (to keep my insides happy).  I'm thinking of adding in Vitamin D, too.

I must have a plan for the day.

I must give and receive lots of hugs and kisses to/from my kids.

I must get out of the house and interact with other adults.

I must have a clean kitchen when I go to bed.  I know, I'm a weirdo.

What about you?  Are there certain things that you do to ensure a good day?