Top 8 Things on the Internet That Can Start Your Day Off Right

The daily routine for many people involves waking up, driving to work, getting Starbucks, and then logging onto the computer. There, they first turn to their spam and might even take a peek at a few before emptying it promptly. After that, it's business as usual. Maybe angry letters from customers or a boss.
But it's a lot easier to start with something a bit more, say, idle. And since so many people seem to love to start with email already, I'll focus on email-related things.

8. Sudoku/Word Games

I'm not personally a huge fan of these, but obviously many people are because newspapers make quite a percentage of their money with these. But you don't have to go to a newspaper for these as many sites offer free puzzles sent by email. A good way to sharpen up before a meeting.

7. Word of the day

Amusing and educational, the perfect combination for a good day-starter (and it's not too fattening either). But not everybody loves a cool word. I sure do though; it's a great way to expand your vocabulary, have something to talk about at lunch and kill some time. Dictionary.com has an excellent Word of the Day Newsletter if you're interested.

6. Photoblogs/Artwork

If you just wondered to yourself, "Photoblogs, that's a pretty good idea. Why is this all the way at number 6?" then this is probably a good thing for you. However, of course, this really isn't everybody's cup of coffee, so I can't put it at number one. But I personally like photoblogs, and subscribe to the Daily Dose of Imagery. If you want to access a whole lot of other photoblogs, Photoblogs.org is likely a good idea. And I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to find a decent site that specializes in art either.

5. Good blogs

Maybe a decent sports blog, something about politics or even a personal blog; it just has to be a topic that you're interested in and that you enjoy reading. If the blog doesn't use Feedburner's email subscription tool like mine :D, then you could either take the easy path by using the RSS that is likely included (if not, read this) or use this.

4. Interesting fact or something to ponder

Another source of small talk, or something to laugh about early in the morning while you enjoy Dunkin' (or however you refer to it in the States), Starbucks or Timmy's (if you live in Canada or are an ultra-cool American).

3. Good news

Good news can cheer you up and comes in a quick and easy bundle from the good folks at the Good News Network. Here's the link to subscription. Basically, the Network broadcasts only happy news on pretty much any subject that CNN will cover (CNN takes the bad parts, the Network takes the good). And this is especially good in these times.

2. Joke of the day

This is a classic day-starter and has been around for quite awhile and is still pretty popular. And for good reason; we can all use a hearty laugh before a big day of getting grilled at a question session. Just be sure to go to my link for clean jokes or you might see a pretty noticeable pink slip on your desk a few days from now.

1. Quotations

Many like motivational quotes but sometimes a bit of pure insight can do you some good as well. There are motivational quote feeds galore out there and many other quote feeds as well. But the secret is to subscribe to this quotation feed, part of what I consider to be the most professional and complete quotation site on the web, ThinkExist.

How to Find a New Job: The Part CNN Doesn't Talk About

With unemployment at an all-time high, the economy barely limping, your money being channeled directly to Wall Street CEOs and the general progress of America and the world at a seemingly endless halt, sometimes it's hard to find the energy to get up and look for a job. Sometimes determination, drive and tenacity just fails you. This is when motivation is essential.
However, these days, the talk seems to focused only on how bad unemployment is getting, more job cuts and people's unfortunate stories; all negative. And even the things telling you how to get your job back are centred around your resume, social networking and the laborious searching.
Wings For The Heart will give you that extra boost to actually start doing these things. On the other hand, only a few people have even heard of this website.
With a great library of motivational articles as well as articles of guidance of the kinder sort, this site will truly bring out your brighter side. Wings For Heart Can help you with weight loss motivation, stress management, self-esteem, gratitude, positive thinking and a lot more.
Plus, the e-mail newsletter is great for motivation on your mobile device or when you just don't have time to go to the website. As well, specialized e-mail e-courses as well as e-books and the always wonderful motivational quotes will definitely set you on the right track.
And of all the websites I've talked about, this is one of the few that can truly change your life and let you "love, trust, open, surrender, believe, live, breathe, shine, soar, become ... and more".