Invest In YOURSELF: Be More Productive and Grounded
Jeanne Muhammad
Life & Happiness Expert - Empowering Women who face CHALLENGES and have lost themselves in the Challenge
“Time is not refundable; use it with intention.” – Unknown
Ways To Start Your Day To Be More Productive & Grounded
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How you start your day is typically a determining factor for how the rest of your 24 hours plays out.
Most can relate to those mornings where a few misfortunes or setbacks set an undesirable tone that persists the rest of the day.
While we are all different and require our own unique habits and routines to make the most of each day, there are some do’s and don'ts that are universal.
In this article, I am going to discuss useful tips that will allow you to begin your daily grind on a productive and grounded note.
1. Start The Day Before The Day Starts
While I might be contradicting the title a bit with this one, it deserves a spot on the list.
One of the best ways to ensure your day begins on a productive note is to spend a short amount of time preparing the night before.
This does not have to be an overly specific or detailed process; a few key steps can make a significant difference. For example, laying out your clothes, packing your lunch for the next day, and filling up the coffee pot before you go to bed can provide some valuable free time each morning.
If you want to get crazy with it, outlining your schedule for the day ahead on your phone or in a journal is also beneficial.
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2. Give Yourself Enough Time
Most would agree that every extra second we get to remain warm in bed in the mornings is a precious commodity.
However, this usually goes hand in hand with a hectic rush that entails throwing on an outfit and forgetting something on the way out that we seem to always remember halfway to our destination.
To save yourself from the frustration and inconvenience of a rushed morning, wake up early enough to prevent having to do so.
This is not a rocket science idea by any means, but an extra 20 minutes of time in the mornings is a fantastic way to start the day on a productive note.
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3. Hydrate Before You Caffeinate
Hydration, while being necessary throughout the entire day, is particularly important in the morning.
Think about it, you spend the entire night without consuming any water. This amount of time results in a significant level of dehydration upon waking each day.
Before you enjoy that lovely cup of coffee each morning, make a habit of drinking at least a glass of water.
This will ward off the brain fog and fatigue that results from even a small level of dehydration.
4. Quiet Time To Evaluate
Given that I have already discussed the importance of a little extra personal time in the mornings, how this time is spent also deserves its own spot on the list.
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If you are like most people, your typical daily schedule is a lengthy list of time-sensitive to-dos.
In addition to writing out your schedule the night before, taking just a moment to review and mentally rehearse the flow of the remaining day early on is also a productivity booster.
By doing so, you can establish a mental flow that allows more efficient time management.
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5. Organizing To-Do’s According To Difficulty
Willpower is an attribute that is both valuable and finite.
While some of us certainly have more of it than others, no one has an endless amount.
Furthermore, willpower is a resource that experiences a consistent decline throughout the day.
What does this mean in terms of productivity?
Each day, your schedule will naturally include items that are more difficult and time-consuming than others.
While there are always going to be things that you are unable to control the timing of, a lot of your daily tasks offer more fluidity.
Regarding these tasks, try to complete the more difficult things first before your willpower is already depleted.
6. Make Your Bed
This may seem like an insignificant action when it comes to boosting productivity, but making your bed is more than a demand your parents used to make when the company was coming over.
Making your bed each morning is a quick and easy habit that lets you check off a to-do item immediately upon waking up.
For whatever reason, humans like the feeling of accomplishment, even tiny ones.
By making your bed every day, you enjoy a small release of feel-good hormones that promote drive and productivity moving forward.
Invest in yourself by following these simple tips to increase your PRODUCTIVITY and be GROUNDED!
It Starts With YOU!
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2 年Jeanne Muhammad ?? you are so right. Just because you are busy, it is not about productivity.