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Starting your day off by reading the news (or opening your Twitter feed) can be rough on your mood. Why not greet the morning with an energizing, life-affirming podcast instead? You’ll likely do better at embracing the day’s challenges if you don’t begin it hating the world.
Yes, mornings are hectic, but you can listen to podcasts while you prep, and there are plenty of short shows—around 15 minutes or so—that will get you pumped without requiring your undivided attention for an hour. Weird life hacks, celebrating tiny victories, recognizing the good in the world, or just closing your eyes to listen to a poem: These short shows will all make it seem like you got up on the right side of the bed, even if you didn’t.
