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How do you start your day?
Do you wake up early to get as much done as possible, or do you keep pressing snooze and then rush to get everything done?
Your morning routine affects how productive you will be for the rest of the day. It’s why you need solid habits to set yourself up for success.
To help, we’ve rounded up 10 daily routines of successful entrepreneurs that you can use in your life.
A morning routine requires you to be an early riser. Waking up early has many benefits, including reduced stress and better cognitive function.
Founder of the NuVision Health Center, Dr. Nick Zyrowski starts his day with tranquility. He suggests waking up early enough to have at least 30 minutes of quiet time to yourself.
Do not be tempted to grab your phone immediately or to switch on your computer. You need to minimize distractions during these early hours.
Use this time to have your morning coffee, do some mindful meditation, and pray. If you want to, add some calming music to create ambiance or simply listen to the noises of the early morning.
Once you are ready, go over your goals by checking your vision board. It’s also useful to do some visualization exercises.
Before 8 a.m., you can spend time with yourself and your family, but when the clock strikes eight, it’s time for work. This is what author and business consultant Adèle McLay believes.
Her morning routine consists of waking up super early (4:15 a.m.), followed by time for gratitude, the gym, meditation, and family time. The daily routine ensures she is ready for anything the day brings while maintaining a positive mindset.
The activities Adèle does before 8 a.m. are all important but take time. It’s time she can’t afford to take away from work, which is why she does them first thing in the morning.
Think about your morning routine. Could waking up earlier (even just 15 minutes) allow you to do something that you don’t otherwise get to?
Tiny changes like waking up earlier can have a big impact on your morning routine. These changes set you up for a good day because your brain can tick off a bunch of things you’ve already done.
There are many small changes that can affect your daily routine in big ways. All you need to do is learn how your brain works and how it adopts new habits.
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You have to make time for all aspects of well-being, and early morning could be the best time for you to do so.
Before any kind of physical exercise, you need to do a warm-up. Doing so protects your muscles and helps them ease into the strain of exercise. It also helps you recover faster.
Author, publisher, and business founder Mark Sisson suggests doing the same thing to your brain. His morning routine consists of warming up his brain by doing a quick crossword before starting work.
You can do the same thing too. Complete a crossword, read a book, or do a memory puzzle to fire up those neurons!
Founding partner of DFJ Tim Draper doesn’t believe in taking things slowly. He believes the best way to start the day is with as much energy as possible.
After a brisk round of basketball, a protein-rich meal provides satiety and improves Tim’s concentration. Then, it’s time to start focusing on work.
Tim’s first task of the day is checking his inbox. It helps to clear his mind and makes him aware of any problems the day may bring.
When you work continuously at full speed, you are bound to get tired. Your body needs an extra boost to keep going and to keep your mind sharp.
Ian Clark of Activation Products believes a good breakfast and nutrient supplement can help you perform at your best. He suggests a combination of fruit and protein to start the morning.
Round it all off with a nutrient-rich supplement containing chemicals that your brain needs to function optimally. And remember, always stay hydrated by drinking lots of water.
Looking after your mental, physical, and emotional health will set you up for success. All of these aspects are also intertwined and have an impact on each other.
When you eat healthily and exercise, you provide your brain with the proper nutrients to function well. Similarly, meditation can improve your mental and emotional health.
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The aim of both daily routines and morning routines is to create structure for the rest of your day. There are many ways you can do this, but it all starts with building good habits.
Working day in and out can be exhausting and feel unfulfilling; that’s why you need to create purpose in your daily routine.
Author and coach Elle Russ believes that structuring your day through intentions is an excellent way to create fulfillment and purpose.
Her suggestion is to set an intention for the day while still in bed. Reflect on the intention, what you need to do to achieve it, and how you would measure success.
You could even set small goals to help you focus on your intention throughout the day. Repeat this process daily to ensure you make small, positive changes constantly.
Many people write down extensive to-do lists first thing in the morning, but Barbara Corcoran from The Corcoran Group believes this habit needs tweaking.
Instead of writing a list, Barbara suggests reviewing your to-do list when you get to the office. In her daily routine, she writes her list the night before or the last thing before leaving the office.
When you do it this way, you already know what tasks need to be done. You can then focus on one task at a time, in order of importance, to get as much done as possible.
My Life and Wishes CEO and founder Jon Braddock likes to start his work day by being grateful and establishing priorities.
Gratitude creates positive changes in your brain and helps you to remain positive even when times are tough. Make gratitude journaling part of your daily routine—it could even be done before getting to work or as your last task of the day.
Once you’ve reflected on what you are grateful for, identify one or two items on your to-do list that are your top priorities. These should be tasks that you have to get done first thing in the day. Do them, then choose what to focus on next.
Your daily routines should work for you. Not every routine suggested by someone else will necessarily be the best option for you, so experiment and find ones that work for you, then practice them diligently.
How you approach a task and your morning routine is probably quite different from how someone else would do it, even if there are similarities. This is why investor Tai Lopez suggests customizing your routine to your personality.
Tai believes that sticking to a routine is the most important thing you can do, but how you stick to it is up to you.
If you like lists, allocating time to tasks, and jogging 10 miles a day, then do that. But if you prefer to have meetings interspersed between focus time or want to do jujitsu today and go cycling tomorrow, then that’s fine too.
Find what works for you, commit to it, and become excellent at your personalized routine.
Serial entrepreneur Chris Plough uses his daily routine to benefit himself and those around him. He takes time for himself first (because self-love is crucial) but also makes time for other people throughout the day.
Start by meditating and getting some work done. Next, do something that helps someone else—write a thank you note to a colleague or text a friend.
Round out the day by prioritizing yourself again. Do something creative like painting or playing an instrument. Finally, reflect on how your day went, review your goals, and set intentions that bring you closer to where you want to be in life.
Your brain is infinitely capable of change. It’s also capable of creating new morning routines.
Harness the power of your brain by building better habits that help you to be more productive. All you need to do is wire it differently. It’s entirely possible and will have a lasting, positive impact on your life.
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