My morning routine is the thing that sets me up for a positive, productive, and successful day. — Aggie Burnett
I believe starting a day with a routine is crucial for your daily productivity.
Example: My phone is on the Do Not Disturb list from 8–12 PM. That’s my creativity time. In another way, it’s my deep work.
The routine helps you set the tone for the day.
You have probably heard that you often schedule your day first thing in the morning.
Schedule your day before going to bed.
I just put three things on my calendar per day.
No matter what, I have to do those three tasks per day; the rest is just a bonus.
Back to a solid routine process, here are the top TWO reasons I have a routine.
First:
First, I do my most important task as soon as I am up.
I wake up between 5:30 and 7:30 AM after sleeping for 7–8 hours of quality time.
I brush my teeth, drink a tall glass of water (add some fresh lemon), brew black coffee, and go to my home office.
When I enter the home office, I work for two hours on the day’s most important task.
No matter what happens, I am focused on work for the first two hours each morning.
Usually, I am done with the first task around 10 AM.
Then I eat breakfast, play with my pets, and prepare for the 2nd task.
After doing the 2 hours of the first task, I am confident in my day.
Consistency is super important to building a routine.
Second:
It’s just the mental shift that helps you to have a more productive day.
I am set for the day after winning the first task.
I am confident that I will thrive today.
The bottom line
Morning is an important time of day because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have. — Lemony Snicket
In conclusion, winning the first (usually the hardest) task of the day sets your mood to win the day.
Routines are crucial to staying happy, healthy, and wealthy.
Let me recall:
- Make sure you finish the super important tasks first thing in the morning.
- After completing the most challenging task, you are ready for the most productive day.
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Thank you for reading. I wish you a happy and healthy life.
