The internet is chock-full of morning routine ideas, as well as examples of how the great and good organize their mornings.
But the truth is no one can tell you what constitutes the perfect morning routine for you but you.
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It only takes seven minutes to change how you approach your day.
Using the routine described below when you get to work will make a world of difference in your productivity, your attitude, your success, and your health. It's like the approach you make to the tee on a golf course. You plan out how you will hit the shot, which is more important than the actual swing. Before you start your day, this routine will provide the right mindset.
Will you follow it?
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Are you having a hard time staying focused on work, especially in these high-stress days? Some simple techniques can make a big difference, psychologist Traci Stein explains in a recent Psychology Today post. Give her techniques a try and see how your own focus improves, and build them into daily habits to keep that benefit going into the future.
You can find the full list here. These are some of her best tips.
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It's not just your imagination -- you're more irritable when you're low on zzzzs. Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how our nightly slumber affects the emotional centers in our brains, and why we can think of sleep as first aid for our feelings.
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Just because you're working from home doesn't mean you can skimp on the downtime. It's been said that we're the happiest when there's a mix of effort and relaxation each day. So, what's this magical number? It's between four to five hours of downtime daily.
When you had to commute to work and put in lengthy workdays, that might not have been feasible. But right now, you may have that availability. Make sure you spend your downtime wisely by doing the following twelve activities.
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"The first thing I do when I get up in the morning, you get out of the bed and then you put your feet down and say what you were thankful for and what you're looking forward to. That's it. It's the simplest thing, and given that it's the first conscious act, very helpful."
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