Ever wondered what makes certain people millionaires and others,
well, poor if not average? In reality, the truth lies in their habits.
For example, you will find that two college graduates who got the same grades
may not necessarily have the same future. One could potentially end up extremely wealthy,
while the other may end up surviving from paycheck to paycheck.
Which leads us to ask, why is it that after both of them graduated,
each had equal opportunities and were on the same level, yet only one achieved millionaire status?
The answer is the distinction in their time management and daily habits.
What you choose to do with your time, particularly in the morning, will determine where you will be.
Morning routines and healthy habits should be talked about
more often. Forbes states that four in every five millionaires have a strict morning ritual.
So, what do millionaires do in the morning that makes them
so successful? Keep watching to find out.
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Stretch Most humans
are under the impression that stretching should only be done after exercises or after an intense
workout. While this may be true, stretching also has immense benefits when done in the morning.
By stretching immediately after you wake up, you will be able to relieve tension
and/or pain from your body. Stretching increases blood circulation and relaxes muscles.
The blood circulation, in turn, boosts your brain and improves the thinking process, so you are
able to be more productive in the morning. By creating a stretching routine regularly,
you will be able to increase flexibility and essentially
get yourself energized for the day ahead. 3 out of every 5 billionaires stretch or workout
every morning. You can have a simple stretching routine, and most can be done right on your bed.
Now you know what to do tomorrow morning! Meditate
Meditating is a form of mindfulness that not only makes you feel good about the day
but also triggers the part of your brain that is responsible for creating positive emotions.
Who wouldn’t want that, right? So, most millionaires start their day
by meditating and relaxing. Jeff Weiner, the CEO of LinkedIn, swears by this practice every day.
He says meditating helps increase his productivity and enables him to be more empathetic.
The best part about this is that you don’t have to be a guru to start.
In fact, meditating happens to be one of the simplest practices.
It starts with creating a noise-free comfortable environment. You can light some candles, burn some
incense, draw your curtains for some sunshine, or whatever makes your space calming for you.
Once you have created a safe space, close your eyes and take in deep breaths as
you monitor your thoughts and allow positive energy to flow through you.
You can start with just 3 to 5 minutes a day and work your way up from there.
Studies have shown that people who meditate have lower levels of anxiety and stress.
Confirm To-Do-List for the Day For most millionaires,
their morning routine involves confirming their to-do list for the day. In many cases,
the list isn’t drawn on that morning but the evening before or at the beginning of the week.
Many millionaires review everything they are supposed to do for the day,
check the timelines, and get all the resources needed to make the day a success every morning.
This is the part of the day where they confirm meetings, change plans if necessary, create a
checklist, and set reminders on their phones. Millionaires know that time is money;
therefore, they are very conscious of how they spend every minute of their day.
Healthy Breakfast Zig Ziglar once mentioned
that your input will determine your outlook, this outlook will determine your output,
and the output will determine your future. This means that whatever you feed your body
will determine its performance. If you want to kick start your day well, you have to get some
good food in. Not just any food but a healthy diet that gives your body the nutrients it needs
to function, just as you would be required to fuel your car in order for it to move.
Your brain needs high-quality nutrition to coordinate all other body functions
and make better decisions. Foods that can be incorporated
into your diet every morning to boost brain power include; fatty fish, blueberries,
coffee, broccoli, and pumpkin seeds. Avoid processed foods and sugar in
the morning. In fact, erase this from your diet entirely, as it will lead
to a blood sugar crash later on in the day. With the exception of Warren Buffet, who has
McDonald’s every morning, most millionaires and billionaires, according to research conducted by
Forbes, embrace a healthy morning breakfast. Try this and your brain will thank you.
Grooming For most people, if they’re not going anywhere,
they’d rather spend their whole day in pyjamas watching TV or eating some junk food on the couch.
This may not be such a bad idea. I mean, who doesn’t want to sit back and relax. However,
you should learn to limit this to only once in a while.
The ongoing pandemic has forced most people to work from home.
In many cases, most people don’t necessarily feel the need to get ready and groom as much
as they would if they were going to work. What people don’t realise is that getting
ready tricks your brain into thinking something great is about to happen.
By taking that cold shower, dressing up in nice clothes, and applying some makeup and/or perfume,
even if you’re not necessarily leaving the house, your brain gets into the mode that
something important is about to happen. Once this happens, you will find yourself
more productive and ready to take on the day with much more energy.
Reading It’s no secret that millionaires and billionaires
read a lot of books. 85% of self-made millionaires read either one or two books every two weeks. Just
think about that for a moment. Then ask yourself, When was the last time you picked up a book? And
not just any book, but a self-improvement book? Well, if you read regularly, you are on the right
track, but if you don’t create a routine that involves a lot of reading, you will never be
able to get all the nuggets of wisdom and knowledge that these books have to offer.
If you hate picking up books, then go for the audio options. Today, there are so many platforms
that provide all books in audio version, which make it easier and even faster for non-readers
to complete a whole book since you can listen in from anywhere, even when you’re showering.
Stop slacking on yourself and grab a book today. They say the best time to read is in the morning
since this is the period where your brain best receives and processes new information.
However, if your schedule doesn’t allow a 30-minute morning reading time, you can always
create time at night before you go to bed. Journaling
Journaling in the morning has been proven to make people a lot happier during the day.
This is particularly true for people who start their day by writing things they are grateful for.
Journaling serves as a smooth transition from sleeping to starting the day.
It can be done either through handwriting or by jotting down on an app or any platform
on your mobile, tablet, or laptop. Scientists say that by writing down
stuff in the morning, you refresh your mind and activate the thinking process.
By doing this shortly after you wake up, you will be able to have a faster morning,
saving you precious time. Have you ever woken up and felt slightly
confused or not knowing exactly what to do first as your brain feels as though it’s still asleep?
Well, if you have, then you better grab a pen and paper and leave them
on your bedside every time you sleep. Many top-performers and millionaires
keep journals where they jot down pointers not only in the morning but throughout the
day. You will be amazed at how much you could learn from yourself by adopting this practice.
Morning Affirmations While this is relatively new,
more and more millionaires have started adapting to this healthy trend.
Affirmations are a list of repetitive words that you proclaim into your life often.
This could contain worlds like, "I will have a successful day, I will make a lot of money today,
I am happy and healthy," and so on. I bet you have seen people do this in movies.
The thing is, it really works! When you repeat these words out
loud or even in your head, your subconscious mind slowly starts to believe them as true,
and eventually, with a positive thought process, you will be able to change your life.
To start, at the beginning of the week, put down a list of things you want to speak into your life.
This could range from "I am beautiful" to "I am worthy," literally anything
that you feel you want to become. Once you have the list, repeat each
item at least five times every morning. You can repeat this couple of times within the day.
There are also some apps that give you the option of listing down your affirmations and send
reminders on your phone for you to speak them out. By doing this, you program your mind for success
and gradually become what you think of yourself. Read Emails
If the first thing you do in the morning is check social media,
then you are slowly killing your productivity. Unless you are an influencer, there’s really
no need to waste time checking your social feeds in the morning.
Today, people have become so addicted to their phones that they can’t live without using
social media. The average time spent on social media has doubled in just the past two years.
Wasting five hours a day looking at other people’s images and videos won’t make you a millionaire.
Quite the contrary, it will make you broke and jealous.
While millionaires also start their day by checking their phones,
they do it for different reasons. Instead of checking social media feeds or playing games,
they use their phone to read and answer emails. This is because millionaires communicate mostly
with their business partners and get prospects through email. Most millionaires are also
subscribed to self-improvement sites and business news outlets that send regular
emails on updates and new information. So they don’t just waste time staring at
their phones. They are reading through emails that could contain opportunities to help them
grow their businesses themselves or help make better investments.
If you want to be productive and use your time wisely, start by checking your email first thing
in the morning. You can also set up a filter so that only important emails go through and the rest
are directed to a different folder. Hydrate
When you wake up, you probably want to gulp down a gallon or two of water. I mean,
the benefits are endless. By drinking water first thing in the morning, you are boosting
your energy levels and metabolism instantly. Drinking water on an empty stomach also
fights toxins, promotes healthy skin, eases aches, and rehydrates your body.
After sleeping for eight hours, your body wakes up literally thirsty and craving fluids as it tries
to replenish the water lost throughout the night. The best thing you can do for yourself is consume
as much water as you can. Many people consume their morning water with some additives such as
apple cider, lemon, or cucumber. Find what works for you and go for it religiously.
Jeff Bezos, who doesn’t need an introduction, believes religiously in this morning water
routine. He says he drinks about 20 ounces of water immediately after he wakes up.
When you take care of your body, it will take care of your needs and help you achieve your dreams.
If you want to be a millionaire and sustain this position, there are no shortcuts.
You have to work for it, show up for yourself and instil routines such as this into your daily life.
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