Many successful people agree that they are at their most productive in the morning. Night owls,
however, may disagree. As a result, developing a morning routine can help you focus,
accomplish more in your workday, achieve your goals, and enhance your general life.
Because not everyone is a morning person or an early riser, finding a schedule that works
for you may take some time. And if you don't know where to start with your morning routine?
Here are 15 positive habits that successful individuals swear by
to help you establish a healthy morning routine:
15. They set aside some time for self-improvement.
Learning never stops. It's a constant and tireless journey. Personal development is a life goal,
and lifelong learning is the new school. We don't know everything. In reality, we don't
know much. This is the ideal time to squeeze some minutes for self-learning, regardless of how long
it takes you to travel to work or transport the kids to school. There are no more excuses!
14. Wake up at the same time every day.
Even on weekends, your circadian rhythm (the system that regulates your sleep cycle)
may cause your body to naturally wake up at the same time every day.
The big words aside, If your sleep cycle is not to be relied upon, set an alarm clock and place
it far enough away from your bed so you must get out of bed to turn it off. Avoid using
the snooze button; continuously pressing it and then returning to sleep for small periods of time
confuses your body, makes you feel sluggish and foggy later and throws off your internal
clock. Set your alarm for the time you need or want to get up and then stick to it!
You will sleep better if you stick to a schedule. As a result, it's critical to go to bed at the
same time every night. While you may like the extra hours of sleep you receive on weekends,
it's important to avoid the temptation because sticking to a normal sleep
pattern can help you sleep better, and have more energy, in the long run.
While we're on the subject, most individuals benefit from getting 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
If you sleep more or less than that, you may feel sluggish and tired during the day.
To attain this goal, you may need to go to bed a little earlier. Something like 10pm.
13. Allow natural light into your room.
You may start your day with a dose of natural sunlight. Light aids your mood
and capacity to execute things while also influencing your circadian rhythm. So,
if you like total darkness while sleeping, open the curtains once you're awake and ready to go.
12. Sip some water.
You can become dehydrated while sleeping. Since you haven't had any water throughout the night,
this makes sense. As a result, drinking a glass of water as soon as you wake up is critical.
You'll drink more water, which will help your metabolism work smoothly throughout the day.
Water might also help wake you up, and as wild as it may sound, help reduce hunger pangs.
11. Eat a proper breakfast.
Oprah Winfrey begins her day with a nutritious breakfast high in complex carbohydrates,
fibre, and protein.
You've probably heard that eating breakfast speeds up your metabolism
and that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain. The former is without a doubt correct,
whilst the latter is debatable. Breakfast deprivation, on the other hand, has a variety
of drawbacks. It could also make you feel tired, causing you to burn fewer calories during the day.
Breakfast provides a lot of major advantages, including a lower risk
of diabetes and increased cognitive performance (compared to those who
skip it). Breakfast is crucial not just for your body, but also for your brain;
eating first thing in the morning improves your focus and productivity significantly.
It's just as vital to watch what you eat, whether you actually eat at all. Sugary foods and other
simple carbohydrates, such as white bread, can make you feel sluggish and lead to weight gain.
While it's ok to treat yourself to pancakes or Fruit Loops every now and then, you shouldn't
make simple carb-heavy breakfasts a habit. Instead, choose meals high in protein and fibre,
which will provide you energy, reduce your hunger, and lower your risk of certain diseases. Eggs,
oatmeal (without added sugar), fruit, almonds, or cottage cheese are examples of “good” breakfasts.
Linked to this is having breakfast with their families. That bonding time is irreplaceable.
Finding the proper time to gather the people we care about around the table during morning
rush hour will allow you to de-stress and focus on what's important. It will take some work to
prioritize people over stuff and the appropriate perspective over inertia in the morning,
but it will pay off. It also usually results in a healthier diet and lifestyle,
as well as improved work performance.
10. Exercise.
Sheryl Sandberg, Oprah Winfrey,
and Arianna Huffington all work out in the morning for good reason.
Exercising first thing in the morning provides a slew of advantages,
including more energy, a faster metabolism, a nicer mood, and better sleep. You don't need
to go for a long run to reap the benefits; even a few minutes of intense aerobic activity can help.
Like Shonda Rhimes, you could even throw a dancing party!
Your morning workout will also make you feel accomplished and
put you in a good mood for the rest of the day.
9. Accomplish an important task.
Because your willpower is stronger in the morning, attempt to complete,
or at least make some progress on, a task that will help you get a head start on your day.
For example, responding to emails. What you do will be determined by your personal
and professional objectives. You may scribble some notes for a meeting or begin working on a project.
Finally, choose a task that demands self-control and attention to finish;
this will allow you to have a more productive day in general.
Later in the day, your drive and willpower will be reduced, so doing a vital task now
will save you from having to do it when you're weary and less ready or able to.
8. Meditate.
Meditation has numerous advantages, including increasing awareness,
reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, and improving overall well-being. That's presumably
why it's on so many successful people’s morning agendas, including Oprah Winfrey.
Meditating first thing in the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day and helps you stay
calm. Plus, if you meditate first thing in the morning rather than later in the day,
you'll be more likely to do it, and you'll be able to cross it off your to-do list first.
You shouldn't need to meditate for an hour; in fact, you probably don't have that much time.
Even a few minutes might help you relax and think positively. Try a five- or ten-minute
guided meditation if you're having problems getting started. Meditation, like many other
talents, requires practice, so don't become frustrated if your mind wanders at first.
Meditating stimulates your brain's pituitary gland to generate endorphins, which boost activity in
the part of your brain linked with good feelings and experiences. It has been shown to aid in the
reduction of anxiety and the "busy mind" syndrome, as well as the improvement of pain tolerance.
There are numerous physical and psychological advantages of meditation,
but none equal to the tremendous chance it provides to improve willpower.
Giving your willpower the correct incentive by devoting your first thoughts of the
day to understanding the world as it is, accepting what you can't change,
fighting for what can be changed, and putting your life into a well-oriented perspective.
7. Make a to-do list.
Based on what you'd like to get done the next day, this is something you should do at night.
In the morning, you should cross tasks off your list. Make a list of your daily priorities so you
can get started on them straight away. You can do this before going to work. This way
you'll be able to cross off stuff rapidly because you'll have lots of the aforementioned willpower.
Make your list realistic; the chores should be relevant and contribute to
the success of your day as a whole, but they should also be reachable.
You don't want to become discouraged if you can't complete everything on a large list.
6. Practice breathing exercises.
Breathing exercises can help you relax while also recharging your batteries. It's calming
and peaceful, and it might help you concentrate for the day ahead. It also relieves stress,
so you can come back to your breath whenever you have a big day ahead of you to prepare yourself.
5. Energize with a cup of tea.
Tea can provide you with a lot more energy for longer periods of time than coffee
without the crash. Green tea, for example, can help you wake up and stay alert
without the jitters that coffee can cause.
4. Early risers
This not only allows you to make the most out of your day,
it also enhances your alertness, sharpens your attention and short-term memory,
reduces irritability and pain, enhances your mood and immune system functioning,
and helps you with better safety and job performance, according to scientific evidence.
Above all, the greatest approach to start your day is to make the deliberate decision
to exercise and improve your willpower. One of the largest little battles that will ensure that
your willpower is fully functioning and ready for a fantastic day of conquering
is overcoming the body's natural urge to seek the warmth and peace of the bedsheets.
3. They establish a routine of morning workouts
Regular physical activity can help you feel happier and sleep
better by increasing the production of hormones that make you feel good.
It also improves the appearance of your skin, helps you lose weight, and lowers
your risk of chronic disease. Morning workouts are undoubtedly beneficial to both your body and mind.
It doesn't matter if you're a top corporate executive or a stay-at-home mom. Starting your
day with a targeted fitness regimen will boost your resolve, allowing the "essential stuff" to
triumph over the "urgent one." Because we live in such a demanding society and have so many other
things to do, it's critical to use our willpower to make time for the things we don't usually
have time for. It's not about how much time you'll devote or how many calories you'll burn.
It's about making a conscious decision to give more attention to what helps us grow holistically.
2. They soak up the silence
Shonda Rhimes, creator of "Scandal" and producer of "Grey's Anatomy," revealed that she gets up
an hour and a half before her kids, around 5:30 a.m. She stares out her window or writes in her
journal. The kids then wake up, and she's off to the races for the rest of the day.
Sallie Krawcheck, the CEO and co-founder of Ellevest,
begins her day in silence as well. She, on the other hand, fills the silence with labour.
In a LinkedIn article, she stated that she is most productive at 4 a.m.
1. They spend time with their pets
Oprah Winfrey, like many others, begins her day with meditation and exercise.
But not before brushing her teeth and taking her five dogs for a walk. She sits
in and brews a cup of her favourite espresso after wandering around the yard with them.
Jillian Michaels, a personal trainer, claims her alarm clock is her five-year-old daughter.
According to Blinkist Magazine, after the two cuddles, they feed their animal household.
A rabbit, a pig, dogs, a bird, hens, ducks, and fish are among the animals.
So maybe it's finally time to get that pet you've been holding back on.
You never know, it could be the thing holding you back from becoming wildly successful!
For now, thank you for watching, have a great day, and see you in the next one