Rise and Thrive. Happy midweek. Do you often feel flustered and rushed in the morning leading to frustration and negative thoughts as you run out the door to begin your day? The solution can be as simple as adding five extra minutes to your morning routine. Waking up earlier never seems appealing, let’s be real, rarely do we feel well-rested. But I find that having a few extra minutes in the morning, specifically to myself before the rest of the household begins to rise, adds positivity and peace to my morning. I thrive on personal time in the morning, whether it’s to savor coffee, take a walk, read or journal, meditate, pray, or just spend more time getting myself ready at a leisurely pace. That also leads to me getting to work a few minutes before required so I do not have to rush into the day at the office. Rushing makes me anxious, anxiety can throw off the vibe of my whole day. I want to feel fresh and positive as I begin my days.