1. Exercise. I’ve
said it once, I’ll say it again. Most people that work out daily, work
out in the morning. Whether it’s a morning yoga session or a trip to the
gym, 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. Even
if you aren’t bright eyed and bushy tailed at the thought of a 5 am
jog, try waking up 15 minutes early for a quick bedside set of pushups
or stretching. 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. The
early hours foster easier reflection that helps when prioritizing your
activities. They also allow for uninterrupted problem solving when
trying to fit everything into your timetable. While scheduling, don’t
forget about your mental health. Plan a 10 minute break after that
stressful meeting for a quick walk around the block or a moment of
meditation at your desk. Trying to eat healthy? Schedule a small window
in the evening to pack a few nutritious snacks to bring to work the next
day.
3. Eat a Healthy Breakfast. We
all know that rush out the door with a cup of coffee and an empty
stomach feeling. You sit down at your desk, and you’re already wondering
how early that taco truck sets up camp outside your office. No good.
Take that extra time in the morning to fuel your body for the tasks
ahead of it. It will help keep your mind on what’s at hand and not your
growling stomach. Not only is breakfast good for your physical health,
it is also a good time to connect socially. Even five minutes of talking
with your kids or spouse while eating a quick bowl of oatmeal can boost
your spirits before heading out the door.
4. Visualization. These
days we talk about our physical health ad nauseam, but sometimes our
mental health gets overlooked. 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. Even just a minute of visualization and positive thinking
can help improve your mood and outlook on your work load for the day.
5. Make Your Day Top Heavy. We
all have that one item on our to do list that we dread. It looms over
you all day (or week) until you finally suck it up and do it after much
procrastination. 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. And look at it this
way, your day will get progressively easier,
not the other way around. By the time your work day is ending, you’re
winding down with easier to dos and heading into your free time more
relaxed. Success!
Written by Daniel Ajumobi
+2348179545770,ajumobi.daniel@yahoo.co.uk
www.moneyindeedmatters.blogspot.com.ng/
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