How To Set The Tone For Your Day

Christi Hegstad June 8th, 2015

“My life didn’t change, even though I wanted it to, until I made changes to how I approached my day.”

Jennifer Remling & Joe Remling

Coaching Tip for the Week:


In workshops, I often ask how many people arrive to work and check email first thing. Usually about 95% of hands go up.

Lately, more people share that they check email before even getting out of bed.

How you start your day sets the tone for your day. If you begin it in ways (like email) that allow others to dictate what fills your mind first, you kick off the day in reactive mode. 

Essentially, you are letting others a) decide what matters most and b) set the tone of your day for you. 


My life and work changed dramatically when I began my mornings intentionally, which I’ve written about before (see here and here, for example). How do you approach your day? Do you start the day feeling behind, or do you decide who and how you will be before letting other voices or demands influence you?

This week, start your day purposefully.  Decide today what you will do first thing upon waking – and/or upon entering your office – tomorrow. 

Some of my clients write in a journal, exercise, read something inspirational or spiritual, practice gratitude, or review their Vision and Mission Statements. What sounds intriguing to you?

Commit to your new routine for the rest of the week and see how it changes your perspective, mood, and productivity. 

Be sure to let me know what you discover – share your thoughts with me on Facebook and Twitter!


What if your boldest dream is actually within reach…and you don’t even realize it? 

Dr. Christi Hegstad, Dream Igniter & Growth Accelerator. Christi is a Certified Coach who has helped thousands clarify and reach Big Dreams and Bold Goals with meaning and purpose. She is president of MAP Professional Development Inc., NAWBO Iowa’s Woman Business Owner of the Year, and mom to three amazing kids. 

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