One of the best ways to learn how to become more accomplished is to look at the people who have accomplished the most and try to emulate them. What are the secrets to their success?
One often finds that there are many answers to this question and many things you can learn. But one of the most consistent things you’ll find is that the successful individual has a morning routine. YES, I SAID A MORNING ROUTINE!
You will do this routine first thing in the day when you wake up. It’s the perfect time to focus on yourself before life gets in the way, and it’s the ideal way to ensure your day gets off to the right start. So, what does the perfect morning routine look like? Let me share with you some quick and easy suggestions to start TODAY!
Here are some ideas to start you off:
Working out first thing in the morning will help get the blood circulating and release hormones that wake you up. If you train before breakfast, you’ll burn more calories by training in a ‘fasted state.’ I am currently doing fasted cardio, and I can attest it works!
Another thing you’ll find that many very successful people do is start their day with meditation. Meditation is a fantastic tool for combating stress and helping you cope better with the challenges that life faces. What’s more, meditation can help boost your concentration and create more grey matter to improve your reasoning skills and working memory! If you pray every morning, take a moment to pause and meditate after your prayer.
Gratitude exercises are very valuable for being happier and more effective. The problem is that many driven people forget to stop and take stock of what they’ve already accomplished or how good their lives are. Instead, they only think about what they have yet to accomplish and what they want next.
Spend five minutes in the morning and write down three things you are thankful for knowing or having. These can be big things or small things. But simply by focussing on them, you will feel more content and happier, and your work will be more fruitful.
I am sold on a to-do list; this routine helps me remember want needs to be done daily. Starting the day with a to-do list is an excellent way to enhance your productivity, and it’s also a perfect way to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the volume of things you need to do. Make a list of all the things you absolutely must prioritize and then the things you’ll do if you can. Split your day into segments, and then work through each job simultaneously!
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Dr. Alicia Ramsey graduated with a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University in May 2022. She is also a certified Life Balance and Career Coach with the International Coach Federation.