7 Aspects of the World’s Most Successful People’s Morning Routines
The number one indicator of a student’s success in school and in life after it is not their level of intelligence. It is their work ethic and willpower. Work ethic and willpower will carry you through most anything difficult. Studies now show that you can build and strengthen these two vital parts of yourself. You can start by creating a morning routine that will set you up for success throughout your day.
Same Wake-Up Time
Waking up at the same time every morning helps to train your body and mind to make waking up easier. Doing this may not sound like fun in the beginning, but once you try it, you’ll never go back. Why? Because your body becomes regulated when you get up at the same time every day so that your sleep/wake cycles are on track. You’ll feel less fatigued and sleepy throughout your day.
Meditation
Starting your day with meditation has two benefits. First, it is an easy and slow way to start your day (you don’t even have to get out of bed). Second, it will give you the opportunity to reflect on your thoughts. Bonus, if those are positive thoughts about your day.
Workout
Morning workouts are a great way to get your blood pumping and your mind clear for the day ahead. Working out will most definitely test your willpower, as well.
Breakfast with Others
Be it friends, family, or even a coworker, eating breakfast with others prioritizes the relationships in your life and will help to put your day into perspective.
Make a To-Do List
Writing a to-do list of your day’s tasks will set your intentions for the day and give you a plan of action. Remember, your to-do list can be for work and/or personal.
Say Good Morning
Saying good morning to those you pass in the morning really has no direct benefit to you. But it will be a benefit to others, which should make you happy.
Keep Learning
You may not have time to add learning into your morning routine, but at least throw a book in your work bag. Continued learning, be it for any area of your life, is a process that takes time and commitment. You only benefit from it.
You may not have enough time in your morning to check off all seven of these aspects. Heck, you may only have time for one or two. The point of this article is to show that there are many options that will set you up for not only a successful day but continued success.