Awhile ago my priest told me one of the most important prayers we can say is our morning offering:
Dear Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary I offer You my day – my work, my prayers, my joys and my sufferings – for the intentions of Your Most Sacred Heart; in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of my friends and family, for our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, and for (any special intention here).
It starts our day off right, and makes our entire day an offering for others!