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Having a great morning routine will get you started for the day and ultimately help you
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feel more motivated and productive. But while it sounds like an excellent idea, it's often easier said than done
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That said, developing a winning morning is just a matter of building a few great habits
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To help you get started and follow an easy but effective morning routine, you simply
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need to follow these 10 steps. 1. Wake up early Following in the footsteps of all great entrepreneurs
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the key to a successful morning routine starts with an early wake-up call
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To get the most out of your day, set your alarm 2-3 hours before you need to be at your
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workplace and spend those hours on personal development. What's important to note here is that you should avoid snoozing, however difficult it
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may be. Just get out of bed once your alarm goes off. 2
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Make a coffee Before you start your day, make a cup of coffee to help you wake up in a good mood
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If you don't like coffee, just swap this with a beverage of your choice, such as a
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tea, a smoothie, or your favorite juice. 3. Get organized While you're enjoying your coffee, get organized
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for the day. Create a to-do list for personal and work errands
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This could include tasks like personal learning, networking, cleaning, and exercise. Don't worry if your list is too long
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You can just drag things that you haven't completed across to the next day. 4
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Exercise Some people prefer to exercise once they're done with work for the day
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But many studies show that working out in the morning is more efficient and provides
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us with more energy to get through the day. Whereas exercising in the evening just leaves us with unwanted energy that could even negatively
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affect our sleeping patterns. 5. Shower and get ready Once you've finished your workout, it's
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time to shower and get ready for the day. To help avoid time-wasting, lay out your outfit and accessories from the night before, and
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have any skin care in arm's reach to prevent mindless wandering. 6
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Eat a healthy breakfast Now that you've cleared your mind, you're going to need to fuel your body
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To stay energetic, you'll need to eat the right food that includes protein, vitamins
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and fiber, such as avocado and eggs or oats. 7. Check your emails If you commute to work via public transport
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then there's no better time to get one of your tasks out of the way before you arrive
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in the office. That said, if you drive in to work, try to check your emails as you're waking up in
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the morning and having your coffee. You'll know what's on the agenda for the day so that you don't have to waste time
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when you get to work. 8. Do some learning Commuting is also a great time to get some
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learning in. You can use your journey to read some industry news or listen to an inspirational podcast
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What's important is to aim to learn something new each day to continue expanding your mind
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and skill set. 9. Have your most important meeting first Meetings can be a large time killer but are
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an essential part of any business. So to have a productive meeting, schedule it for the first thing in the morning
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That way, you can have a productive brainstorming session by also avoiding the afternoon slump. 10
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Do the hardest thing on your to-do list Once your meetings are out of the way, you
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can focus on your most laborious task. It's better to get through the most important thing on your list when you have limited distractions
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and have the momentum to put your head down. By doing so, you'll be able to get through the rest of your workload at a faster pace
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Now that you know how to build a strong morning routine, you'll be on the road to a more
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productive lifestyle. But if you're looking for more tips and tricks, visit CareerAddict.com for more advice
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