Top 5 Thing Successful People Do Before 8am
Cale found a great article on the Top 5 Things Successful People Do Before 8am. After reading through it we've decided that this is next to impossible for most of us (some of the designers need a full 6 hours of sleep. Crazy, I know.) However some of their suggestions are not far off from what we do everyday. Here's a recap of the article
1. Exercise: Exercising before work gives you a boost of energy for the day and that deserved sense of accomplishment. Anyone can tackle a pile of paperwork after 200 ab-reps! Morning workouts also eliminate the possibility of flaking out on your cardio after a long day at work. It’ll help wake up your body, and prep you for your day.
2. Map out your Day: Maximize your potential by mapping out your schedule for the day, as well as your goals and to dos. The morning is a good time for this as it is often one of the only quiet times a person gets throughout the day. Plan a 10 minute break after that stressful meeting for a quick walk around the block or a moment of meditation at your desk.
3. Eat a Healthy Breakfast: Take that extra time in the morning to fuel your body for the tasks ahead of it. It will help keep you mind on what’s at hand and not your growling stomach.
4. Visualization: The morning is the perfect time to spend some quiet time inside your mind meditating or visualizing. Take a moment to visualize your day ahead of you, focusing on the successes you will have.
5. Make your Bottom Heavy: Here’s an easy tip to save yourself the stress – do that least desirable task on your list first. Instead of anticipating the unpleasantness of it from first coffee through your lunch break, get it out of the way. The morning is the time when you are (generally) more well rested and your energy level is up. Therefore, you are more well equipped to handle more difficult projects.
While we are all for mapping out your day, and eating a healthy breakfast, it may take us awhile to start going to the gym at 6am before the work day!
Check out the full article here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2013/10/02/5-things-super-successful-people-do-before-8-am/