Do you feel rushed in the morning? No one likes to start their day off in chaos. Other factors cause us to stay up too late which can cause lead to being extra tired in the morning. With just a couple small changes to your morning routine you can hit he ground running. The first few hours after you wake set you up for success. These tips can help you conquer the morning without having to get up any earlier.
We are most productive, creative and focused in the morning, according to science. Schedule your most mentally draining tasks early in the day so you can tap into that midmorning genius!
Stop procrastinating! When there is something we don't want to do we tend to push it aside until later. This can end up coming back to bite you in the rear. Knowledge is power so use your morning to look at what is to come. This way you are prepared to win the day. Whatever the task, start on it now. You will save yourself a ton of emotional and mental energy by having less stress due to putting things off.
Make an improved to-do list! Crossing something off the list feels gratifying and you are completing tasks that need to be done as well. Research shows that tasks we do not get done clutter our minds. To resolve this problem: Make a plan and organize your to-dos into three different "buckets" to help you complete these errands.
- The Indisputable - These are things that are non-negotiables. Items that need to be done today, no matter what.
- The Manuals - This applies to chores that you can squeeze into your day. Things that you can do when you have time to like loading your credit cards into Apple Pay on a new phone.
- The Floaters - Tasks that do not need to be accomplished immediately. These things can be done in the next 30 to 60 days. For instance taking the time to call an old friend to catch up. Start by just writing these ones down.
Lastly, focus on the fun! You should start your day off with something that gets you excited! That could be a cup of coffee, meeting a friend to workout or making your favorite smoothie.
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