Better Daily Habits To Get More Done
By adopting an effective morning routine, you increase the odds of having a productive day.
Build these seven easy steps into your daily habits to fuel your body and mind for the day ahead. From prioritizing tasks to making time for creative thinking, this morning routine helps you take control of your schedule from the moment you start your day.
Read on to simplify and supercharge your mornings to set yourself up for productivity and success.
7-Step Morning Routine To Have A Productive Day
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1. Focus On Self-Care And Morning Essentials
Start your day with self-care and morning essentials to set a positive tone.
Begin by making your bed to create a sense of order. Engage in stretching or a quick workout to wake up your body. Take a shower to feel refreshed. Hydrate to replenish and prepare for the day ahead. Take a moment to reflect or journal to express gratitude and be mindful about the day ahead.
These simple habits create a morning mindset that fosters clarity, motivation, and well-being. Prioritizing yourself early in the day ensures you’re mentally and physically ready for whatever comes next.
2. Eat A Nutritious Breakfast
Start your day with a nutritious breakfast to provide the energy to power through your morning. Properly fueling your body in the morning will calm your nerves and lay the foundation for a productive day.
Fill up on foods like oatmeal with fruit, Greek yogurt, eggs, and whole-grain toast. These choices give you protein, fiber, and nutrients to stay focused and satisfied until lunch.
If your mornings are hectic, prep breakfast items the night before.
I rarely ate breakfast during my 20s. But after I got married, my wife convinced me to do so, and I’m glad she did.
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3. Make A Plan for Lunch
Take a few minutes to decide on your lunch plans to avoid unhealthy cravings and snacking later.
One option is to pack a balanced lunch from home with a sandwich on whole wheat bread, a salad or soup, and a piece of fruit. This saves money and portion control compared to takeout.
If you plan to dine out, order low-fat, nutrient-dense options like a salad with grilled protein when buying lunch. Avoid fast food and fried foods whenever possible. They will make you feel sluggish during the afternoon.
Your lunch plan prevents you from impulsively choosing unhealthy options when overwhelmed with stress and afternoon hunger. Besides, you need a break from work after a busy and productive morning.
I prefer to pack my lunch eating out only when work commitments require it.
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4. Assess The Day’s Requirements And Possibilities
Review your calendar and to-do list for the day ahead. Identify key events, meetings, pressing deadlines, and highest-priority tasks that must be accomplished.
Write down and visualize what a successful and productive day looks like for you.
Being aware of your daily commitments allows you to be realistic with your time. As a result, you can better focus your efforts by starting with a clear perspective of the day’s priorities and possibilities.
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5. Prioritize And Plan
Based on your day assessment, make a prioritized list of what needs to get done first. However, don’t fall into the trap of unrealistic to-do lists.
Segment tasks and budget your time accordingly.
Prioritize your most important work before emergencies, family members, and others derail your day. Having a realistic, prioritized plan keeps you organized and on-task.
6. Tackle And Complete A Task
With your breakfast done, lunch planned, and priorities set, start your morning by completing one small to medium task from your prioritized to-do list. Choose an important task that is not overly daunting or complex.
Crossing something off your to-do list provides an early sense of achievement and builds momentum. Getting an easy win early in the day boosts your motivation and clears your plate for essential tasks later in the day. Actively crossing off an item begins the day productively.
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7. Problem-Solve Or Get Creative
Use any leftover morning time for creative thinking, brainstorming, or demanding tasks. When overwhelmed, we often put these activities aside.
Hit one or more of these activities now before fatigue sets in later in the day. If it helps, take a quick break to refresh your mind.
How To Have A Productive Day
Establishing a morning routine takes discipline, but the benefits are immense. Practice these seven steps daily to take control of your mornings and have a highly productive day.
- Handle self-care and essentials
- Eat a nutritious breakfast
- Make a plan for lunch
- Assess the day’s requirements
- Prioritize and plan
- Tackle and complete a task
- Problem-solve or get creative
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Author Bio: Tom Scott founded the consulting and coaching firm Dividends Diversify, LLC. He leverages his expertise and decades of experience in goal setting, relocation assistance, and investing for long-term wealth to help clients reach their full potential.