Have you ever had days where you just don’t feel like doing anything, you just want to stay in bed and sleep all day? Well I do have days like that but at the end of the day, I realize just sitting around and not doing anything won’t help me reach my goals.
But on some weekends I just chill and do nothing but I look back and realize I’ve accomplished nothing. These are called zero days. Zero productivity, zero accomplishments, and zero wins.
It’s ok to relax and unwind once in a while, but if it happens too often, you need to change something. And the best time to start that change is in the mornings.
The morning is the most important part of our day. It sets the tone and tempo for the rest of the day. If you’re feeling unmotivated in the morning, you’ll likely retain that feeling all day long.
I have 5 key things I do every morning to ensure that I stay productive and motivated all day.
Wake up early
I’m not a morning person at all, but I suck it up. Life needs to happen, and that starts with morning. So 8 hours of sleep does wonders. Start waking up earlier and giving yourself more time in the morning. Try waking up at 6 am, or 7 am, or even 8 am.
Pray
Time to connect with God is far more important. Kick starting my day like this leaves me feeling all calm and ready for the day. Each morning I ask God to help me improve in certain areas of my life, I ask him to bless the day etc.
Exercise
Starting the day with a workout provides massive benefits. I have at least 10min of skipping, do few jumping jacks and squats. Well I’ve failed when it comes to pushups, so I don’t do them.LOL
The aim is to get your blood flowing, and pump oxygen into your brain. You’ll see that you feel more energy and this stays with you throughout the day. You’ll feel revitalized, and any tiredness you felt from waking up early will vanish after a short run.
Drink water and eat rich
The moment you wake up, drink a glass of water. Staying hydrated is important, especially in the morning because you haven’t had any water all night long. Also, don’t skip breakfast. This is the most important meal of the day for a reason. Starting with a rich and healthy breakfast gives you the energy you need to power through your mornings.
Organize yourself
Starting your day with a quick organization and planning session help you accomplish more tasks. When you’ve written down the tasks you have for the day, and prioritized them, it gives you a good roadmap to follow for the rest of the day.
Most of the time, people are unproductive simply because they don’t know what task to handle next. With a priority list sitting in front of you all day, you won’t waste time trying to decide what to do.
By implementing these key things, you’ll see lots of improvement in your life. A super productive morning gives you a huge boost and motivates you for the rest of the day. You’ll be able to do more and finish things faster, leaving you with more time in the evenings to enjoy with your friends and family.
What do you do in the morning that helps you to be productive and motivated all day and what is your feel good song?
This is my feel good song every morning.