7 Morning Habits
by Nino · 36 things on NewTwos
- Plan the night before
- Just getting up with no plan is asking for failure.
- Instead, start the evening before:
- Go to bed on time
- Lay out your clothes
- Schedule your workout
- Know what the plan for the day is
- Then all you need to do is show up & execute.
- Avoid checking your phone
- Everyone grabs their phone when they wake up.
- But now the apps on your phone determine how you spend your morning.
- You owe it to yourself, put the phone away.
- Start with a glass of water
- Why? Improves hydration.
- Flushes toxins out of your body.
- Helps you wake up and feel refreshed.
- Reduces cravings for the rest of the day.
- Get outside
- Morning sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which will help you sleep better at night.
- But even if it's still dark, go outside and get some fresh air to help you wake up.
- Journal
- Daily reflection ensures you are in control of your life.
- Boosts mood
- Reduces stress
- Sharpens memory
- Identify negative thoughts
- Increases emotional control
- Check your calendar and to-dos
- Knowing what your day'll look like helps reduce stress.
- Clarify your to-dos to build a mental picture of your day.
- This will help you feel in control of your day.
- Identify your one thing
- You end the day feeling deflated when nothing meaningful was achieved.
- Fix this by identifying one action (writing a report, playing Lego with your kids, etc.) that'll make today a win.
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