morning routine

You get a lot more done in the morning and waste a lot less time at night fretting about how much you have to do

I recently committed to waking up at 5:00 a.m. each day for a month. We read all of these articles about people claiming waking early is the best choice they have made. Naturally, I wanted to find out for myself. Special note: I've ...

It turns out that changing a routine, even a little, can change your perspective in a big way

How do you know when you’re ready for change?There is change that is out of your control. Something happens to you, without warning, and you just have to roll with it. There is the change that falls under the umbrella of self-improvement, ...

This morning routine will destroy your distractions -- and help you reach your next level of success

Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar: Yawns, stretches; shuts off alarm; checks texts; checks emails; checks social -- heads to bathroom; eats breakfast while reading articles on phone or watching TV; drives to work and listens to radio or podcast.I just described ...

What's that old proverb about 'early to bed and early to rise'?

Mornings aren't for everyone: Some people say they're at their most creative or effective in the early morning hours, while others perform better at night. However, it's no secret that executives tend to get up before dawn to start their day, and ...

Stack the odds in your favor every morning with these tricks

As an entrepreneur, there are many great demands on you. The market is always evolving, the competition is always growing, there's price erosion and, of course, you have to keep your team on track with your vision.To handle all those demands, you need to ...

You don't have to be a morning person to start your day off right

Even if you’re not a “morning person,” there are still a number of things you can do to jumpstart your day. And that doesn’t mean go on a five-mile run or answer every email before you get into the office. Instead, use your ...

Start by waking up two hours earlier than usual. Yes, we know; that sounds awful. But just try it

One of the most important things that you can do to ensure that you have a positive and successful day is to become obsessed with how you spend your pre-work morning hours.Unfortunately, many people never take the time to analyze their morning routine. ...

How you start your day has a huge impact on your energy level and self-control

I don’t know anyone who couldn’t use a little boost in their energy and self-control.Researchers at the University of Nottingham recently published findings from their exploration of 83 separate studies on energy and self-control. What they found will change the way you start ...

Don't underestimate the cumulative power of small, steady changes in your daily routines

I think we are all open to making changes in our lives that make us happier and more successful, but few of us follow-through because committing to something that’s going to change our lives is a daunting and massive undertaking, right?Not necessarily.Instead ...

From meditation to kite surfing, learn how these successful entrepreneurs jumpstart their mornings

How you wake up in the morning can dictate how the rest of your day will go. That’s why it’s so important to have a positive and productive morning routine. If you don’t believe that, here’s proof: Some of the most successful people ...

It is important to be mindful in your first waking moments.

What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Do you check your cell phone, worry about yesterday’s problems, or find yourself grumbling about all you have to do? If so, you are waking up on the wrong side of ...

How can entrepreneurs harness the power of starting the day right? Read these tips.

How should successful entrepreneurs start their day? Some, like me, immediately crack open the newspaper. And for everyone else—whether your primary morning focus is working out at the gym, making coffee or driving to work—you’re likely consuming the news in some form, ...

Waking up earlier than usual will much be easier with a morning routine like this.

If the sound of your morning alarm is worse to you than nails on a chalkboard, and if the thought of sunbeams through your window is cringe-inducing, this article’s for you.Just because you’re not a morning person doesn’t mean you can’t create ...