Occasionally, everyone falls into a bit of a rut. All it takes to make things seem a bit brighter is to seek out new experiences as part of your regular goings on throughout the day. Start it off with a morning cup of joe, and look for ways to spread joy to others.

Rise Early and Enjoy a Good Coffee

Coffee is already part of your morning routine. In order to make your day even better, savor that cup of coffee. Take a bit of time to enjoy the taste and overall experience of those few moments to yourself. Better yet, spend some time daydreaming about a new brewing option by browsing through 33 different coffee makers. Who knew there were so many different ways of making coffee?

Sip on a Coconut & Macadamia Iced Latte

On those hot summer afternoons, a break from your typical iced drink is certainly in order. When you’re looking to switch up your coffee drinking routine, experiment with flavors. Coconut and macadamia is the perfect mix of tropical flavors that make coffee a pleasure. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can brush up on your coffee ordering vocabulary and run through your barista’s hidden menu of unusual treats.

Take a New Route to Walk to Work

You may think you know your neighborhood inside and out, but if you are taking the same series of steps every morning, you may be missing something amazing. To brighten your day, go a little bit off course. If you spot a beautiful tree, a flower, or a particular cloud formation you didn’t expect, take a snapshot to enjoy later.

Redesign Your Workspace

Your environment is essential to your state of mind. If you are in a rut during the workday, try switching things up. Something as simple as taking notes on a new scratch pad or turning your laptop to face a different direction can completely change your perspective. You may be inspired or find new motivation to go through the day.

Eat Lunch at a New Spot

Food does not need to be a chore. If you look, you will probably find a hole-in-the-wall eatery that you’ve never tried. Sample the menu and see how your taste buds react. Give Shot of Joy a try for the health benefits. Even if it’s not to your liking, you may find your mood shifts from just the opportunity to have done something different. If you regularly brown bag it, try venturing outside to eat or choosing a new bench than where you regularly sit.

Commit Random Acts of Kindness

How do you feel when someone does something nice for you? Most likely, you feel pretty incredible. Imagine if you could spread that feeling yourself. Throughout your day, look for something that you can do to brighten another’s day. Do it for the sake of the act itself, and not the individual’s reaction. Remember, some people are shy or reserved and may not explicitly express their gratitude.

Spoil yourself With a Spa Day

Self-care is essential to stay healthy, while getting exercise at your rebounder class and eating chicken salad is central to this effort, it’s always a great idea to indulge once in awhile. Take a med spa day where you get a mobile massage and facial designed to improve your mood.

You don’t have to create drama in your day to bring a little bit of excitement. Often, all it means is looking outside yourself. Switch up the routine and see what’s new around the corner.