Make time for a few minutes of
quiet time to think about the good day ahead or prepare yourself for the day.
Don’t get straight to your
email just yet — take the morning in (sunrise and the peace of the morning).
Put off checking emails and social updates.
Read a page or two of your
favourite book instead of aiming for a complete chapter.
Don’t make your morning workout
a chore. Instead of an hour or half an hour exercise, try five minutes or less
plank, push up, sit-up or squat.
If you want to meditate, start
by meditating for one minute per day instead of ten. If you are struggling,
won’t make it a habit.
For better energy and strong
concentration, choose a healthy breakfast (whole grains, protein and healthy
fats).
Limit the number of decisions
you make in the morning. Too many decisions exhaust the brain and cause
fatigue. One way to manage your energy is to do your high-priority work in the
am.
When you start work, remove all
distractions from your work environment before starting actual work –noise,
notifications, email tabs, etc. Assume focus or productive mode with calming
music.
Use your to-do list from the
night before to start a productive day.
Schedule short downtime times
in between work throughout the day. For example, for every hour of deep work,
take a five minutes break.
During your downtime, you can
listen to a podcast, read a thought-provoking article, get a drink or take a
walk to clear your mind.
For everything you expect to
complete, break it into simple-to-complete actions you can quickly get done.
Focus on small wins in the first half of the day.
Schedule time for nature walks — even just
10 minutes outside and close to more trees can do wonders for your mood.
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