Tips on how to create your morning routine and how you can stick to it!
Tips on how to create your morning routine and how you can stick to it!
It’s important to have a morning routine because it will not only allow you to make time for the things that are most important to you, but it can also help you feel accomplished early in the day and boosts your dopamine! Dopamine is connected to your ability to focus, motivation, and satisfaction; all of these things help you feel your best and boosts your productivity.
HERE IS OUR 6 STEP SYSTEM TO CREATING A MORNING ROUTINE
Step 1: List anything you’d like to do on a daily basis
Step 2: Prioritize the list based on importance
Step 3: Decide the 3-5 things that are most valuable and forget the rest.
Step 4: Figure out how long each task takes.
Step 5: Put the tasks on your calendar and set your alarm for tomorrow
Step 6: Track your habits and how you feel on the routine
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NOW MOVING ON TO HOW YOU CAN ACTUALLY STICK TO IT
It’s pretty easy to write down what you’d like to be your best morning routine for success. Sticking to that routine is the hard part.
SO HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO STICKING TO YOUR MORNING ROUTINE:
PREPARE THE WEEK AND NIGHT BEFORE.
You’ll want to decide what time you’ll wake up and what you’ll do first thing in the morning. I know what my most important task for the day is, as well as, my specific workout. I plan out my week using a Sunday Planner and then look over it each night.
MAKE IT EASY TO START AND HARD TO STOP.
If you find yourself hitting the snooze button, put your alarm somewhere you have to get up to turn it off. Want to drink more water? Remove soda from your house and set a glass of water on the nightstand to wake up and drink first thing. Starting a new workout routine? Consider an at-home workout so you don’t have traffic and crowds to deal with!
Figure out ways to make your new habits easier and your old bad habits harder to do.
DON’T ALLOW FOR INTERRUPTIONS.
Part of the magic of a morning routine is that it’s quiet. Make sure you honor this quiet time of your day by putting your phone away or on Do Not Disturb during your morning routine. Don’t check emails or social media yet. Let this time be all yours.
FOCUS ON WHAT’S IMPORTANT.
Steve Jobs asked himself daily, “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?”
It can be tempting to be rigid with yourself once you have your morning routine outlined, but it’s important to notice how you feel after a week on the plan.
If you feel great, productive, and have more energy – you’re in a sweet spot! On the other hand, if your routine is bringing on more stress or you’re not getting 8+ hours of sleep, consider tweaking your routine until you do feel productive, energetic and happy with it!
