Sometimes, colleagues may try to undermine your efforts, making it difficult to stay motivated. This behavior can be frustrating, especially when you work hard to deliver results.

These small, pervasive behaviors can have a significant impact on everyone in the workplace, from employees and employers to human resources personnel, parents, spouses, and co-workers alike.

Mornings serve as a blank canvas, a fresh opportunity to shape how we experience the rest of our day. The choices made during the early...