Each of these practices can be easily adopted into your morning routine to boost your productivity
What makes some people appear like they have it all together? You know the type: they get up early, can get something important done before their first cup of coffee, and are always cheerful.
Guess what? Their secret sauce is often found in their morning routine. So, if you are looking for some encouragement to make your own days better, here are nine things high achievers always do in the morning that can inspire you.
- Wake up early
You may have read the 5 a.m. club book by Robin Sharma or even heard about great innovators like Bill Gates and Elon Musk who wake up early at 7 a.m. daily. But to be honest, not all of us are early morning risers, as some of us go to bed late.
The truth is, when you are able to get up maybe an hour earlier than your normal wake-up time, you might be able to allocate maybe 45 minutes to energize yourself by doing some yoga or even going for a run. Getting an early start also lets you check off the first few things on your to-do list when the day has barely even started.
2. Limit screen time
Ever notice how easy it is to lose track of time while scrolling through social media or checking emails first thing in the morning?
High achievers are aware of this trap and often avoid it like the plague because they prefer to free up their minds for what they want to do that day rather than being instantly bombarded with information and notifications.
3. Eat a healthy breakfast
You have probably heard this a thousand times: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But how many of us genuinely believe that?
High achievers do not just eat breakfast; they make a point of eating a healthy breakfast because they recognize that what you feed your body affects everything from your energy level to your focus.
4. Connect with loved ones
One thing that may surprise you about high achievers is that many of them make time in the morning for their loved ones because, while they may be planning huge things, they also understand the value of connection.
Connection is crucial because it grounds you and reminds you of what is important before the day’s craziness begins. So, whether it is a quick cuddle with your partner, a breakfast conversation with your children, or a morning walk with your dog, taking a few seconds to connect can make you happier and more productive.
5. Exercise
Some of you may be thinking, “I can barely get through my tasks as they are; how am I supposed to squeeze in a workout?”
Well, you will be relieved to learn that as little as 10 minutes of exercise can result in an instant boost in cognitive performance and mental focus. This will inadvertently increase your levels of productivity and help you accomplish more tasks in a day.
6. Plan their day
High achievers do not usually leave their day to chance; they map it out with purpose.
Why is it so important to plan your day ahead? Planning sets the tone for your entire day. It helps you visualize how you are going to tackle your tasks and goals. It gives you a sense of control and eliminates that daunting feeling of overwhelm.
7. Visualize success
Visualization is more than daydreaming; it is a rehearsal for the brain because when you visualize, you are practically programming your brain for success, activating the same neurons that will be triggered when you accomplish the activity.
So, if you desire a morning routine that will help you succeed? Spend a few quiet moments imagining how you want your day to unfold. See, feel, and believe in it. When the time comes, you will be ready to make your vision a reality.
8. Learn something new
High achievers have this unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and they often read something newsworthy every single morning.
If you are not much of a reader yourself, you can try other ways to keep yourself updated with trends or current happenings by listening to the morning news on the radio or even watching a short video on a subject that interests you.
9. Practice gratitude
Finally, when high achievers get up in the morning, they also take a minute to count their blessings.
Research shows that practicing gratitude can actually rewire your brain for happiness and resilience. It shifts your focus away from what you lack or what is stressing you out, directing it toward the abundance that already exists in your life.
