Does your morning routine to set you up for success?

Developing and sticking to a routine or habit that works for you will help you become more disciplined. A daily routine will also help you think more clearly because it eliminates the need to second-guess what you should be doing and ensures that important things are never missed.

It’s a good idea to begin with your morning habits if you don’t already have an efficient daily routine. You will set yourself up for success for the rest of the day by how you spend your time before you start work. So let’s see what could help.

1. Make no choices.

When your mind is open and loose, the morning is ideal for creative pursuits. Making major decisions first thing in the morning depletes the brain and can trigger tension or negativity during the day. As a result, decision-making activities can be completed later in the day so that you can have a free morning with less responsibilities.

2. Make an effort to clear your mind.

Make time, even if it’s just five minutes, before you leave for work to do something that will help you feel calmer and more concentrated, such as reading, listening to music, stretching, or meditating. Even just sitting quietly with a cup of tea can be helpful, particularly if you have a busy day ahead of you. Whatever you do, make it a habit to do it every morning until it becomes second nature.

3. Make a constructive statement.

Speaking positively about how you want your day to go will assist you in visualizing what you want to accomplish that day. The more you concentrate on your affirmations, the more likely you are to assume that you can achieve your objectives.

4. Make an effort to exercise.

Exercise in the morning also increases blood circulation, makes you healthier, clearer mentally, and releases endorphins, according to studies. Exercise has also been shown to help with depression and anxiety in other research. Morning exercise has the advantage of not requiring you to go to the gym; you can simply go for a short stroll, a 10-minute run, or a fast yoga session.

5. Get up early in the morning.

The majority of high performers get up early in the morning and having more time in the morning allows you to better prepare for your day. Experiment with your wake-up time to see what works best for you. If you’re not a normal morning person, you should prepare yourself to get up early rather than just getting ready and rushing out the door. Most importantly, wake up at the same time every day, even if you’re not at work, because behaviors are believed to be much more effective when practiced on a daily basis. A consistent bedtime and wake-up routine is often thought to aid in improved sleep quality.

6. Breakfast is a must.

Skipping breakfast will leave you with low blood sugar in the morning, making you feel tired and unmotivated for the day ahead. Breakfast on the go isn’t a good idea, either, since it can mess with your digestion. And if you’re pressed for time, you can always eat a nutritious breakfast.

Check out my related post: How could a morning routine make you more successful?


Interesting reads:

https://www.lollydaskal.com/leadership/10-daily-morning-habits-that-will-set-you-up-for-success/

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-morning-habits-highly-successful-people-that-make-them-extraordinary.html

https://fairygodboss.com/articles/morning-routines-for-successful-people

https://www.caba.org.uk/help-and-guides/information/use-your-morning-routine-set-you-success

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2020/12/13/5-morning-habits-of-highly-successful-people/

https://dannyforest.medium.com/a-morning-routine-really-does-set-you-up-for-success-heres-a-6-step-process-to-create-one-44681c361674

https://www.businesshorsepower.com/morning-routine-set-success/

https://www.scienceofpeople.com/morning-routine/

https://www.chriswinfield.com/perfect-morning-routine/

https://bestselfmedia.com/morning-routines-for-success/

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