A Morning Routine sets the tone for the whole day, and if
you do each day right, you‘ll do life right
Cathryn Lavery
The way you start your day makes you more energized. So, a productive day starts with a healthy morning routine that improves your focus as well as increases overall well-being.
However, a morning routine is an investment in your best self.
As Thomas Oppong says,
“Starting and maintaining a positive morning routine is an investment of a lifetime. It gives you structure, builds life-changing habits, and creates momentum for the rest of your day.”
A morning routine will create results for you whether you’re an entrepreneur or an employee.
Whatever your focus is at the moment, it’ll become better and you’ll thrive.
Harvard Business Review found that 92% of highly productive people follow planned morning routines.
However, being productive is not about doing more, but about doing things in an efficient manner.
Here we discuss some healthy morning routine ideas that boost your productivity and you will feel best the whole day.
How to Make Your Morning Routine Productive?
The best morning routine keeps you healthy mentally and physically. It’s difficult to build but try to stay consistent with your habits to keep yourself productive.
Having a good routine is the foundation for a happier mood and relaxed mind.
As well as you’ll feel more energized.
So, how can you build a perfect morning routine?
Let’s get started with some helpful tips which you should follow.
Get a good night’s sleep
A good night’s sleep is the start we all need. Seven to eight hours of sleep is necessary to keep your mind active and stay productive.
However, a study shows that 35% of American adults get seven or a few hours of sleep.
To get quality sleep, follow some tips:
Wake up Early (and Consistently)
Wake up early and make yourself calm and peaceful. You can start your day without feeling rushed as well as gives you uninterrupted time for self-care.
Furthermore, people who maintain their sleeping and waking routine are healthier, have better mental clarity, and productive.
Follow some tips to build this habit:
Hydrate First
After a night’s sleep, your body is often dehydrated. However, try starting your day with a simple glass of water to hydrate yourself.
Furthermore, drinking water immediately upon waking kick-starts your metabolism supports digestion, and energizes you.
Besides these, it is an effective way to enhance your mood, increase cognitive performance, and make your mornings more productive.
How to do it
Practice Mediation
Morning meditation clears your mind, reduces stress, and improves focus.
With meditation, you can start your day calmly and positively.
Here are some helpful tips:
Make a Daily To-do List
Starting work is the first thing in the morning is not a good idea. However, you could use the peaceful morning time to plan and put your thoughts on paper.
Prioritize your work according to its importance and complete it with flow.
According to the author of Greg McKeown’s “Essentialism “
If you don’t deliberately make your decisions, someone else will do it for you
Eat a Nutritious Breakfast
Your brain needs fuel to function well that’s why it’s necessary to replenish yourself with a healthy breakfast.
A balanced breakfast with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs improves focus, and mood, and helps you to stay productive.
How to do it
Avoid Social Media for the First Hour
Stay away from your phone as you wake up. Checking your phone can make you reactive instead of proactive.
Moreover, your mind is distracted and stressed by social media notifications before you even start your day.
How to do it
- Leave your phone outside the bedroom
- Use the first hour on self-care, planning, and meditation
Spend a few minutes visualizing your goals and success for the day. It will give you confidence.
Prioritize Important tasks to do First
Productivity is getting things done first which are most important. Many people consider themselves productive if they get a lot of work done in their day.
However, that’s not completely true.
So, make a list and complete your work according to this list.
Focus on your Mental Health
Mental health is more important to keep yourself productive. When you are mentally disturbed, you never focus on anything and do your work energetically.
Furthermore, people who struggle with depression and anxiety are lazier.
Be kind to Yourself
Give yourself sufficient time to deal with your healthy morning routine.
Be kind to yourself and allow yourself the space to get things done. Overworking or rushing through the morning may burn you out and prevent you from having a productive day.
Moreover, remember one thing, everyone makes mistakes. So, accept the fact that no one is perfect.
Not comparing yourself with others and being supportive also helps you be compassionate and feel at peace.
It takes time to incorporate new habits and achieve work-life balance; keep your head up and maintain a positive mindset!
Prep for the Next Day in Advance
Planning things in advance for the next day is the best way to make optimum use of your time.
However, you’ll find yourself less stressed and able to complete your important tasks efficiently.
Review your Goals and Set Intentions
Review your goals and schedule your next-day plan to improve your focus and keep you motivated.
Setting clear daily intentions enables you to prioritize tasks that move you closer to your goal.
Wrap Up
Morning habits can be the difference between a good morning routine and a healthy morning routine.
However, a productive morning starts with deliberate actions that promote mental clarity.
While mornings may look different for everyone, choose a routine that promotes happiness, sets you up to complete important tasks, and supports your work-life balance.
By implementing the above-mentioned tips, you can improve your focus and make your day productive.
