How to Wake Up Feeling Wonderful



Shasta knows how to wake up wonderful!


The first step to a "happy" morning is a bold-faced lie. When that alarm goes off, do not—under any circumstances—acknowledge the crushing weight of your responsibilities or the fact that the sun is being way too loud. Instead, treat yourself like a high-maintenance Victorian child. 

Stay under the comforter for an extra five minutes and practice "The Gentle Delusion," where you convince yourself that you aren't actually waking up for work, but are instead a pampered house cat preparing for a very important nap in a different room.

​Once you’ve successfully trickled out of bed, bypass the mirror (nobody needs that kind of negativity at 7:00 AM) and head straight for the sensory bribes. Science suggests that dopamine is the only thing standing between us and a total morning meltdown, so pair your caffeine with a playlist that feels like a cinematic montage. 

If you aren't brushing your teeth to a beat that makes you feel like the main character in a heist movie, you’re doing it wrong. The goal isn't just to be awake; it’s to be vibe-compliant.

​Finally, commit to the "One Small Joy" rule. Whether it’s using the "fancy" coffee mug that’s usually reserved for guests or wearing the socks that make you look like a disco ball, find one tiny thing that feels like a prank on adulthood. 

Waking up in a good mood isn't about natural sunshine or being a "morning person"—those people are mythical creatures like unicorns or folks who actually enjoy kale. For the rest of us, it’s about strategic bribery, rhythmic movement, and outsmarting our own desire to hit snooze until 2027. Now, you know Suzanne and Jill really understand, right?


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