You may have read the humorous saying by
Glen Cook that- “Morning is wonderful. Its only drawback is that it comes at
such an inconvenient time of day.”! For many night owls it surely holds true,
as we stumble out of bed with just enough time to shower, get dressed and rush
out the door as we steel ourselves for a long commute to our offices, schoolsor management colleges in Mumbai. While we may work hard to achieve
dreams and do well at jobs or our studies, did you know that often the most
productive and successful people are those that rise early and have a proper
morning routine in place.
Getting a good start to the day can
really jump start your entire day and have you feeling energetic, motivated and
refreshed to face what is to come ahead. Here are a few things you should aim
to incorporate in to your morning routine. Waking up earlier will definitely be
worth it! -
Exercise – Working out every day is a
must according to most medical professionals the world over. The benefits of
exercise have been talked about over and over again and range from a whole host
of physical benefits like keeping your weight in check, maintaining good
cardiovascular health and much much more. It also plays a big part in keeping
mental health at its best by improving your mood, helping you feel energized
and happy and is a big stress buster. Few things are as good to boost
productivity in a day like a good workout to start it off. Besides, we all know
how easy it is to make excuses and skip out on exercise at the end of a long
and tiring day. Scheduling a good workout right in the AM, whether it is an
hour of yoga, a run in the park or a bike ride, can do wonders to make you
fresh, alert and active and help keep lethargy at bay when you need to be
productive. And after a challenging run or a killer set of squats, tackling
studying or a file at work seems like a breeze! Also try and sneak in a few
moments of meditating or just restful calm to center yourself before you head
out.
Have a good breakfast – A lot of us run
out the front door without even managing to finish a cup of tea and leave
hassled and often hungry and cranky. A hearty and healthy breakfast is one of
the best lifestyle habits you can incorporate and is essential for your health
and well being. Even if you don't have time to sit down for a long drawn out
breakfast try and at least have a healthy fiber filled bowl of cereal or a
couple of fruits or a smoothie or sandwich to start the day. A filling and healthy breakfast will give you
a boost of energy and let you concentrate on tasks at hand rather than
focussing on your empty and grumbling tummy. It will help tide you over till
lunch time and prevent for a binge during lunch break, that often leaves you
super lethargic and dull in the afternoons.
Chalk out your day – One of the keys to
a productive and fulfilling day where you manage to finish all you need to do
is to visualize and chalk out the day mentally or in a list if you prefer, at
the start of your day. Plan out your day, what all you need to do and a
workable schedule in manageable chunks for the entire day. This will help you
feel a lot more confident and actually help you get things done, rather than
running around all day frazzled and stressed out.
A good start can make for a much calmer
and more productive day!
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